Silicon (Si) is a collectible resource in Mass Effect: Andromeda.
Analysis
A metalloid element useful in electronics manufacturing and the fabrication of ceramic compounds.
Acquisition
Silicon can be detected via orbital scan and mined with the Nomad. It can also be purchased from certain merchants.
Planets where silicon can be mined:
Specific Uses
Silicon is used for a large number of items in Mass Effect: Andromeda.
The total amount of Silicon listed is for one crafted copy of each item.
| Item | Item Type | Silicon Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Detection Systems | ND1 Nomad Upgrades | 30 | - |
| Omni-Blade | Melee Weapons | 1350 | Ranks I - IV, VI - X |
| Remnant Arms | Armor | 800 | Ranks I - X |
| Remnant Chest | Armor | 2340 | Ranks I - X |
| Remnant Helmet | Armor | 800 | Ranks I - X |
| Remnant Legs | Armor | 800 | Ranks I - X |
| Shadow | Sniper Rifles | 1570 | Ranks I - X |
| Thokin | Assault Rifles | 1390 | Ranks I - VI, VIII - X |
| Zalkin | Assault Rifles | 80 | Rank I |
| Total | - | 9160 | - |
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Mass Effect: Andromeda Resources |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bio Materials | Eiroch Fluid Sac • Remnant Core • Renderable Plates • Scale Fibers • Shell Filaments • Soft Chitin | ||
| Minerals | Aluminum • Beryllium • Cadmium • Copper • Element Zero • Fluorite • Graphite • Iridium • Iron • Lithium • Magnesium • Nickel • Platinum • Silicon • Titanium • Uranium • Vanadium | ||
| Tech Materials | Angaran Meditation Crystal • Kett Alloy • Omni-Gel Canister • Remnant Polymer | ||