How to Start a Relationship with Garrus

To start a relationship with Garrus, you will need to complete his Loyalty Mission, Garrus: An Eye For an Eye, and then engage in three conversation stages with him on the Normandy, which can be initiated by talking to him in his usual spot in the Main Battery on the third floor and selecting the “just want to talk” option. This will allow you to lock-in a romance with Garrus, but note that this is only available for Female Shepards in the original game, although modifications can enable this for Male Shepards as well.

Understanding Garrus Relationship Dynamics

Garrus is a unique character in the Mass Effect universe, and his relationship dynamics are intricate and influenced by the player’s choices throughout the game.

Key Considerations

Several factors can influence the development of a relationship with Garrus, including completing his Loyalty Mission, engaging in conversations, and making specific choices during the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you romance Garrus as a guy? While originally Garrus was only available for Female Shepards, modifications and updates have made it possible for Male Shepards to romance him as well, enhancing player choice and experience.

2. Can you start a relationship with Garrus in ME3? You can only continue a relationship with Garrus in Mass Effect 3 if you had already started it in Mass Effect 2; new relationships with him cannot be initiated in ME3.

3. How do you unlock Garrus’ loyalty mission? To unlock Garrus’ loyalty mission, you need to wait until Kelly informs you that Garrus wants to speak with you, which happens after acquiring the loyalty missions for other characters like Jacob, Miranda, Jack, Mordin, and potentially Grunt.

4. Why can’t I romance Garrus? If you’re playing as a Male Shepard, you might not be able to romance Garrus without specific modifications, as he was initially designed as a romance option for Female Shepards.

5. Can you fail Garrus’ loyalty mission? Garrus’ mission does not have a fail condition; completing it will earn his loyalty, regardless of the choices made during the mission.

6. Can Shepard and Garrus have a child? No, Shepard and Garrus cannot have a child due to biological incompatibilities between humans and turians, adhering to the game’s portrayal of interspecies relationships.

7. When can you lock in Garrus romance? The lock-in moment for Garrus’ romance happens when you meet him at Normandy Dock: Bay D24 and decide to engage in activities with him on the Presidium.

8. Can you miss Garrus in Mass Effect 1? Yes, Garrus can be easily missed in the original Mass Effect if the player does not help him in the Citadel Medical Clinic.

9. Who replaces Garrus if he dies? If Garrus dies, he is not directly replaced by another character in Mass Effect 3; instead, his storyline and interactions are handled differently, involving characters like Liara and a turian officer.

10. Can humans and turians mate? No, humans and turians cannot produce viable offspring due to their significant genetic differences, a principle that applies to most interspecies relationships in the Mass Effect universe.

11. Why do people love Garrus so much? Garrus’ attractiveness and popularity among players can be attributed to his voice, personality, loyalty, and supportive nature towards Shepard, making him a compelling and endearing character.

12. Do Tali and Garrus get together? If the player chooses not to romance either Tali or Garrus, they will eventually develop a relationship with each other, providing a unique subplot in the game.

13. Does Garrus find Shepard attractive? By Mass Effect 3, Garrus explicitly shows that he finds Shepard physically attractive, indicating a deepening of their relationship.

14. Can you romance Jacob and Garrus? As Female Shepard, you can romance several characters, including Garrus and Jacob, allowing for diverse relationship choices.

15. What happens if Garrus dies? If Garrus dies in Mass Effect 2, he will not appear in Mass Effect 3, and his absence will be felt throughout the story, with some of his roles and interactions being taken over by other characters.