Resources in Mass Effect 2 are collectable minerals that can be used for Research and Upgrades, obtained around different planets or by completing different Missions or Assignments. You can check the required ammount of resources needed to craft a specific Upgrade in Research and Upgrades.
Scanning Planets for Resources
You can scan the planets for minerals from the Normandy SR-2 when it's in orbit, data will display on the side of the screen and then you can move the scanner until the data column reaches it's peak, that will indicate the presence of minerals to the pointed location. By firing a probe at the deposit it will add the minerals to your stores.
New Game Plus
By completing the game, you can use your save to start a new campaign importing or not some stats and inventory to your new campaign from the completed one. This will also add some bonuses, for example, you will start with +50000 Iridium, +50000 Palladium, +50000 Platinum and +50000 Element Zero whether you import your character or create a new one. For more information visit our section: New Game Plus.
All Resources in Mass Effect 2
Resource |
Research and Upgrades |
Locations |
Element Zero |
Biotics and Engineering | Garden and Post-Garden Planets contain Element Zero but it's still rare. Any other type planet will not contain Element Zero. |
Iridium |
Assault Rifles, Sub-Machine Guns, and Heavy Weapons. | Rock Planets are rich on Iridium. Every other type of planet will also contain Iridium, at least in minimal quantities. |
Platinum |
Cybernetics, Shields, Heavy Pistols, and Armor. | Ocean/Ice, Ice Giant and Garden Planets are rich on Platinum. Every other type of planet will also contain Platinum, at least in minimal quantities. |
Palladium |
Shotguns, Sniper Rifles and Medical Equipment. | Desert Planets are rich on Palladium. Every other type of planet will also contain Platinum, at least in minimal quantities. |
