How to Keep Zaeed Alive Without Loyalty
To keep Zaeed alive without loyalty, it is essential to understand that his survival in the Suicide Mission and beyond depends on several factors, including how you utilize him during the mission and the overall loyalty status of your other squad members. By not assigning him to any specialist roles and ensuring that your other squadmates are loyal, you can increase Zaeed’s chances of survival, even without gaining his loyalty.
Understanding Zaeed’s Character and Missions
Zaeed’s Background and Role
Zaeed Massani is a unique character in the Mass Effect universe, introduced as part of downloadable content (DLC). His storyline and loyalty mission provide insight into his character, emphasizing the importance of Paragon or Renegade choices in determining his loyalty.
Strategies for Keeping Zaeed Alive
General Tips
- Do not assign Zaeed to any specialist roles during the Suicide Mission. This reduces the risk of him being in a critical position where his lack of loyalty could lead to his death.
- Ensure other squad members are loyal. Having a team with high loyalty increases the overall survival rate of your squad, including Zaeed.
- Upgrade your ship. Upgrades, especially those related to the Normandy’s defenses and medical bay, can improve the chances of your crew surviving the mission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Can Zaeed survive without loyalty? Yes, Zaeed can survive the Suicide Mission without being loyal if you do not assign him to any roles and your other squadmates are loyal.
- What happens if you don’t get Zaeed’s loyalty? If Shepard cannot convince Zaeed to let go of his grudge, Zaeed’s loyalty will be lost, affecting the Suicide Mission and Mass Effect 3.
- Can you save Zaeed in Mass Effect 3? Zaeed can be saved and becomes a war asset in Mass Effect 3 if he was loyal by the end of Mass Effect 2.
- Can everyone survive without loyalty in Mass Effect 2? Yes, all squad members can survive the Suicide Mission without loyalty, but it’s more challenging and requires careful strategy and squad management.
- How much Paragon do you need to make Zaeed loyal? The amount of Paragon points needed can vary, but generally, a significant amount (potentially over 160 points) is required to pass the loyalty check with Zaeed.
- What happens if Zaeed dies? If Zaeed dies, it may not directly impact the overall mission success, as his death could potentially save another character, due to how the game prioritizes disloyal members in the scripting.
- Can you lose Garrus’ loyalty? Garrus is one of the squad members whose loyalty mission does not have a fail condition, making it easier to maintain his loyalty.
- Is Zaeed a good companion? While Zaeed can offer adequate support in combat, his lack of memorability and limited dialogue can make him less engaging compared to other companions.
- Do you see Zaeed in ME3? Zaeed and Kasumi appear in sidequests in Mass Effect 3 if they survived Mass Effect 2.
- Is Zaeed’s loyalty worth it? Gaining Zaeed’s loyalty is worth the effort, especially for his role in the final mission and to avoid missing out on the No Man Left Behind achievement.
- Why can’t you talk to Zaeed and Kasumi like other companions? As DLC characters, Zaeed and Kasumi are not as fleshed out as the main companions, limiting interaction.
- How do I regain Zaeed’s loyalty? By taking the Renegade path during his loyalty mission, allowing the workers to die, you can assure Zaeed’s loyalty.
- Can Tali survive without loyalty? Tali can survive without loyalty, but having her or Legion loyal is crucial for preventing deaths in the Tech Tunnel section of the Suicide Mission.
- How do you not fail Thane’s mission? To succeed in Thane’s loyalty mission, follow Talid from the catwalks and keep Thane updated on his location to prevent Kolyat from killing Joram.
- Can Jack survive without loyalty? Yes, Jack and Legion can survive without loyalty if you use only loyal characters for tasks and do not use them at all during the mission, ensuring their survival.
Conclusion
Keeping Zaeed alive without loyalty requires strategic planning and management of your squad during the Suicide Mission. Understanding the factors that influence his survival and the consequences of his loyalty status can help you make informed decisions throughout the game, ultimately leading to a more successful outcome in Mass Effect 2 and potentially affecting the story of Mass Effect 3.