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Pinpoint Shot achievement in Mass Effect: Andromeda

Pinpoint Shot

Hit 250 enemy weak points while using a scope. (Single-Player)

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How to unlock the Pinpoint Shot achievement

  • Broadan26Broadan26
    23 Mar 2017 23 Mar 2017
    One really easy way to get this achievement is to buy a scope mod for whatever assault rifle you're using with low damage and a high rate of fire. Every hit you score on a weak point of an enemy gets you one shot closer to completing this achievement and the low damage weapons ensure you get as many hits as possibles before the target dies.

    The weakpoints on some of the early enemies are the heads on the Kett and Exiles and the light fixtures on the Remnants.

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    DEDLY CUKEHirsute, you are a beautiful person. PAW was a FAST way to get this on the Architect!!
    Posted by DEDLY CUKE on 16 Feb 18 at 00:05
    Thunder RollingI got this very easily and accidentally against the architect on EOS because you target his legs and head over and over and suddenly the achievement popped without me even attempting this beforedive just make sure you equip a weapon with a scope before this battle !
    Posted by Thunder Rolling on 16 Mar 18 at 07:32
    Iggsy81How do you know what the weakpoints are?
    Posted by Iggsy81 on 26 Dec 18 at 01:55
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  • StephenGamesXB1StephenGamesXB1
    29 Mar 2017 30 Mar 2017
    In getting this achievement, one enemy makes this exceedingly easy to grab, provided you have a scope mod on a weapon. Make sure you equip one into your loadout, and seek an Architect. The Architect's conduits each qualify as weak points, so, any shots made with your modified weapon will count towards your goal.

    Architects can be found on multiple planets, and are usually encountered in side missions.
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    InugamiTheHoundyou just need any scope for any assault rifle will work? Because I got a assault rifle and a scope all I have to do is shoot its weak point(the face and legs?)
    Posted by InugamiTheHound on 11 Apr 17 at 04:15
    StephenGamesXB1That's right! So long as your preferred weapon has a scope, the damage done will count towards the achievement.
    Posted by StephenGamesXB1 on 11 Apr 17 at 04:33
  • EYEHUNTER 42EYEHUNTER 42
    28 Mar 2017 28 Mar 2017 05 Apr 2017
    To get this, you will need a sniper rifle, or the scope mods for Assault Rifle or Pistol. Look for a sniper rifle with a high rate of fire, or if you have the mods, an assault rifle with high accuracy, or a Pistol with both.

    Aim for the head on humanoid enemies, and the lights on robotic enemies. Animals have varying weak points.

    You have a chance to pick up a sniper rifle on the prologue. It's next the ship Cora crashes in. After the prologue, you'll have access to the pathfinder sniper as well. During Eos, scope mods for Assault Rifle or Pistol could drop. If they don't, new vendors will appear at the Nexus. The 'General' merchant should always sell both scope mods.

    Good early weapons to use are:

    The pathfinder assault rifle: high-accuracy 3-round burst. Increase stability for best results. Can function like a sniper rifle.

    The Avenger Assault rifle: Low-accuracy, but high rate of fire. Any scope will boost accuracy, but it's still a medium range weapon.

    The viper sniper rifle: Better rate of fire, lower damage per shot than the pathfinder one.

    Later on, try:

    P. A. W. assault rifle: This is my favorite weapon. It fires a continuous beam with near perfect accuracy. Give it a scope and stability upgrades.

    Raptor Sniper rifle: The highest rate of fire and stability of any sniper rifle. Functions like an assault rifle. You may want to equip a spare clip mod.
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