Using Charge and Nova, along with other biotic abilities, in conjunction with those of Cora, will handily clear out entire groups, and Drack's durability and strength in close quarters will be very helpful when facing more powerful enemies.
Especially on harder difficulty levels, the proper selection and use of squad members can significantly affect the difficulty of a given mission or assignment. This Squad Members Guide details information and strategies corresponding to each of the squad members Ryder can acquire during the course of Mass Effect: Andromeda, including recommendations for use against particular enemy types and a quick reference table.