Autodetonating Tech Armor
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #269 of 389 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What this mod does
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Compatibility
Tech Armor in Cutscenes and Conversations - Automatic compatibility install option
There are no known compatibility issues with other mods
All languages are supported.
Installation
This mod must be installed before any texture mods such as ALOT!
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[]Drag and Drop the downloaded archive into ME3Tweaks Mod Manager
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]Press Import (To store it in Mod Manager)[]Select the Mod in the mod list
[]Press Apply Mod
Uninstallation
This process only removes the mod from the game and not the Mod Manager
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[]Press Manage Target in Mod Manager
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]Select Mass Effect 3 (LE)[]Switch to the Installed DLC Mods Tab
[]Press Delete next to the mod
Technical Details for Mod Developers
Reserved TLK Strings: 24001065 - 24001069
Mount ID: 5220
WilliamAmbervein - TestingCredits
ME3Tweaks - Developing Mod Manager and LegendaryExplorer
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[]Press Manage Target in Mod Manager
This small gameplay mod restores Tech Armor's auto-detonation and shield restoration behavior from Mass Effect 2, giving players the classic explosive escape mechanic. With 69 endorsements and a recent update, it's a niche fix for veterans who miss the original functionality.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Brings back a beloved ME2 mechanic that many players missed
- Recent update (Nov 2024) suggests it's maintained and likely works with current patches
- Small and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat
⚠️ Cons
- Only 69 endorsements—a niche mod that hasn't gained wide traction
- May conflict with other Tech Armor tweaks or balance mods—no compatibility notes
For Mass Effect veterans who loved the auto-detonation panic button from ME2 and want that back in the later games. Skip if you prefer the modern Tech Armor mechanics or want a more comprehensive overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (Nov 2024) to avoid issues.
- If you use other gameplay mods, test this one early to see if it conflicts with Tech Armor changes.
- Read the mod's posts or comments for any user-reported quirks before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mass Effect Mods
- Author
- Herobrine24
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,354
- Endorsements
- 69
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/7/2024
- Updated
- 11/7/2024
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