A Better Start
⚪ Last updated 2018Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #42 of 175 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Considering that you've been with the Systems Alliance for quite a while, struggling through your first mission with just one skill point and only crappy weapons at your disposal is completely silly and turns the game into a tedious cover shooter, especially on insanity.
This mod changes the XP you receive for the Kett you fight during Planetside in such a way as to allow you to level up your Ryder as well as your squad mates after every third encounter, on average.
Since six of those encounters are optional, this mod makes for a great incentive to tackle all of them. Successfully doing so, will allow you to reach level 4 before joining Cora.
The changes are as follows: The first encounter now gives 1078 XP (as opposed to 113 XP) and thereby grants your first level up. Every following kett encounter now gives 400 XP (as opposed to 20 XP). These changes apply only to kett fights during Planetside.
There's a total of 6 optional kett encounters:
1. Kett patrolling the area where you alternatively could've found Kirkland.
2. Kett ambush at the crashed Initiative shuttle.
3. Kett ambush when exiting the alien ruins.
4. Kett threatening Greer.
5. Kett coming out of the tunnel doorway after you got too close and set off the alarm.
6. Kett patrolling their crashed ship (near the cave entrance).
Changelog:
- v2. 0 improves your level up experience.
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A Better Start is a small gameplay tweak for Mass Effect: Andromeda that lets Ryder and squad mates reach level 5 during the first mission. It's for players who want a head start without grinding. With 1,114 endorsements and 19,037 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,114 endorsements and 19,037 downloads.
- Simple, focused tweak that saves time for players who want to skip early grinding.
- Works for both Ryder and squad mates, giving the whole team a boost.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects the first mission; after that, you're on your own for leveling.
For Mass Effect: Andromeda players who want a quicker start and don't mind a slight power boost early on. Perfect for those who've played the opening mission multiple times and want to speed through it. Skip if you prefer a balanced, unmodified experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your save files before installing any gameplay mod.
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues with the latest game version.
- If you're using Frosty Mod Manager, ensure you import the mod correctly to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Masseffectandromeda Mods
- Author
- Kjaro
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 19,037
- Endorsements
- 1,114
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/6/2018
- Updated
- 8/27/2018
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