Mass Effect 3: Tuchanka, Turian Platoon - walkthrough Mass Effect 3 guide, walkthrough

Last update: 13 October 2022

On this page of the Mass Effect 3 game guide you will find the walkthrough for the main quest Tuchanka - Turian Platoon. Our guide tells you where the Tuchanka planet is located and how to find the crash site, how to effectively attack the reapers, how to safely eliminate the brute and where to meet lieutenant Victus at the end.

• Reaching the crash site on planet Tuchanka
• Exploration of the crash site area
• Attacking reapers and husks
• Reaching Lieutenant Victus

Reaching the crash site on planet Tuchanka

Received from: Primarch [Normandy SR-2: Combat Information Center]

Unlocked by: Received automatically after completing Priority: Sur'Kesh.

Notice! This mission will be unlocked simultaneously with Attican Traverse: Krogan Team. Completing the Turian mission will let you move to the main part of Priority: Tuchanka. . If you have already decided to work with the Krogan and therefore moved on to the further part of the campaign, you still shouldn't ignore the mission given by Primarch. By completing it, you can gain, among others, experience points, new weapon upgrades and precious war assets.

In accordance with what the Primarch said, you will find him in the war room on board [Normandy SR-2: Combat Information Center]. Ask him about failing to contact with the Turian platoon which has crashed on Tuchanka. Interestingly, if you push the Primarch and ask additional questions, you will learn that one of the platoon's soldiers is the Primarch's son - Tarquin Victus.

Open the galaxy ma[ and head to the Krogan DMZ. After getting there (Aralakh system), fly to the planet of Tuchanka.

Wait until you get transported to [Tuchanka: Downed Vessel] and listen to a short conversation with Lieutenant Tarquin Victus. Also ignore the Reaper flying above the location, as you will eliminate him further on in the mission.

Exploration of the crash site area

Look around the landing zone for a [SMG Magazine Upgrade] and afterwards use the nearby ladder. Continue onwards and you will eventually reach a spot from where you can attack a group of Husks by surprise.

Eliminate the monsters and afterwards look around the area in which they were to find some spare parts [3125 credits]. Approach the new ladder and get onto the upper level. Jump above the hole and examine the crash site to find the [M-9 Tempest].

Attacking reapers and husks

Continue onwards and eventually you will reach a place where monsters are fighting with a group of Turians. Start attacking the Cannibals, following your party members' suggestion to use the element of surprise to your advantage.

Be careful, as a Harvester will soon appear in the distance. The monster will mainly focus on attacking the Turians (be sure to keep an eye on the pod health bar!), so you will be able to attack him rather easily. Use ammunition, grenades and powers that are effective against armoured targets and don't worry if you don't make it in time with killing the Harvester, as you will have the chance to fight these monsters later on in the mission/ make sure you've secured the area and receive the Turians' gratitude [300 EXP].

Gather up the ammunition and use the new ladder. Pick up the [Sniper Rifle Spare Ammo] and head onwards. After reaching a new area, look around for spare parts [6250 credits] and only afterwards head into the corridor with Turian corpses visible in the distance.

Be sure to check the [Phaeston] and [SMG Ultralight Materials]. Eventually you should reach a new ladder and use it to reach the lower level. Move onwards and you will find a Med Kit on your way [100 EXP].

A second battle awaits you and also in this case you will be able to perform a preemptive attack. Start attacking the Cannibals and Marauders, remembering about the need to destroy the shields of the latter ones.

Keep an eye open for the arrival of another Harvester, as you will have to move your efforts to eliminating the beast as fast as possible. I'd definitely recommend attacking from behind a cover, as the Harvester shoots projectiles which deal high damage upon hitting. After eliminating the Harvester move to the Husks which have joined the battle in the later part [300 EXP].

Restock on ammunition and head further through the ruined buildings. On your way you will find the [Hahne-Kedar Chestplate], a Flight Recorder with a recording and the [Shotgun Smart Choke] weapon upgrade. You will also come across a few Husks, but eliminating them will be easy. Look around for spare parts [3125 credits] and in the end use the ladder.

Head towards the third battlefields. It's not much different from the previous one, so you will first have to take care of the Cannibals and Marauders and afterwards start attacking the Harvester from behind good covers. Make sure you've eliminated all the enemies.

Reaching Lieutenant Victus

Follow the only possible path and you will find a Med Kit [100 EXP] and [Sniper Rifle Extended Barrel] on your way.

Save your game before approaching the whereabouts of Lieutenant Victus, as the main battle of this quest awaits you there. Of course place your team behind covers and start attacking the Cannibals and Marauders found in this location. Eventually a single Brute will enter the battlefield. As you probably remember, you need to avoid the charged attacks and attack it with your whole team, as its armour is very resistant.

In the further part of the battle the last Harvester will appear, but you don't need to use the standard method to eliminate him this time. Instead, look around the right side of the battlefield and you will find the [Reaper Blackstar]. Pick it up and shoot at the Harvester. If you managed to hit him, he should die instantly. Otherwise, you will have to stick with standard attacks. Get rid of all the monsters and approach Lieutenant Tarquin Victus to speak with him.

A series of cutscenes will start, during which you will learn of a bomb found on Tuchanka and unlock the quest connected with it - Tuchanka: Bomb (its description can be found in the quests outside the Citadel chapter).

Prizes for completing the mission:

1. Mission unlocked: Tuchanka: Bomb
2. [12500 credits]