How to Get the Wrex Family Armor Quest

To get the Wrex family armor quest, you must first recruit Urdnot Wrex and then repeatedly talk to him about his past in the Normandy’s Cargo Bay, eventually unlocking the option to discuss his family and learn about the armor. This can also be acquired by stumbling upon it, but talking to Wrex is the more natural and intuitive way to initiate the assignment.

Understanding Wrex and the Armor Quest

Introduction to Wrex

The Wrex family armor quest is a significant part of the Mass Effect storyline, especially for those interested in Urdnot Wrex’s character development and backstory. Wrex is a Krogan warrior who joins Commander Shepard’s squad, bringing his unique combat skills and perspectives to the team.

FAQs About Wrex and the Family Armor Quest

1. Where is Wrex in CSEC Academy? Wrex can be found surrounded by C-Sec guards to the side of the central elevator in the C-Sec Academy, where a conversation with him will lead to him joining your squad.

2. How do I save Wrex? You can save Wrex by either using Charm or Intimidate points, depending on your character’s skills, during a critical moment in the game.

3. What happens if I don’t take Wrex to Fist? If you choose to spare Fist and Wrex isn’t present, the crime lord can survive and will appear in Mass Effect 2, working in the docks of Omega.

4. Can I recruit Wrex and Grunt? Yes, throughout the Mass Effect trilogy, you can recruit two different Krogan to join your crew: Wrex in Mass Effect 1 and Grunt in Mass Effect 2.

5. Is it better to save Ashley or Kaidan? The choice between saving Ashley or Kaidan depends on your squad’s needs, with Kaidan offering support abilities and Ashley providing raw attack power.

6. Can Wrex be a companion in ME3? Wrex can appear in Mass Effect 3 if he survives the events of the previous games, and he is available as a guest squadmate in the Citadel downloadable content.

7. What is the best armor for Wrex in Mass Effect? The best heavy armor pieces for Wrex include the Battlemaster, Berserker, and Rage suits, which offer significant damage protection.

8. Can I miss recruiting Wrex? While Wrex is a significant character, you can skip recruiting him, and the game will act as if he’s dead in Mass Effect 2 and 3.

9. Can you save Mordin and Wrex? Unfortunately, there is no way to save both Wrex and Mordin; the storyline is designed such that saving one will lead to the demise of the other under certain circumstances.

10. How old can Krogan get? Krogan are known to live for centuries, sometimes well over a thousand years, before dying a natural death, due to their unique biology and rapid reproduction rate.

11. Can you equip Wrex family armor? The Wrex family armor is a plot item and cannot be equipped by Shepard or any other character; it’s primarily a storyline element.

12. Who replaced Wrex in Mass Effect 2? If Wrex is killed, his role in Mass Effect 2 is replaced by his broodbrother, Urdnot Wreav.

13. What is CSEC equivalent to in the US? The Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) is considered equivalent to a high school diploma in the US and a secondary school diploma in Canada.

14. Is it better to cure the genophage or not? There’s no definitive answer, as the decision to cure the genophage depends on the player’s choices and alignment with the game’s factions and characters.

15. Can you save Eve in Mass Effect 3? Eve can be saved if you spare Maelon’s data, which proves invaluable in stabilizing her condition, allowing her to live.