What Not to Do in Mass Effect?

To avoid negative consequences and ensure a successful playthrough, it’s essential to be aware of the common mistakes that players make in Mass Effect, such as not choosing a clear path early on, neglecting to complete side quests and loyalty missions, and failing to upgrade the Normandy. By understanding what not to do, players can maximize their gaming experience and make the most of the rich storyline and engaging characters that Mass Effect has to offer.

Understanding the Game Mechanics

To fully appreciate the game, it’s crucial to grasp its mechanics, including the dialogue wheel, character development, and combat systems.

FAQs

General Questions

1. Do choices matter in Mass Effect 1? At its core, Mass Effect is based around player agency, giving them the ability to choose everything from Shepard’s morality to which character is romanced throughout the course of the trilogy, but some choices don’t really matter in the end.
2. Are there multiple endings to Mass Effect 1? The first Mass Effect title comes with two endings that don’t significantly influence the sequels but still serve some purpose for Shepard.
3. How do you get the perfect ending in Mass Effect? To achieve the Perfect Ending in Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition, Shepard needs 7800 Total Military Strength or higher.

Gameplay Tips

4. How do I get better at Mass Effect? Tips and Tricks include learning how the dialogue wheel works, waiting at the end of an NPC’s dialogue, getting as much information from people as possible, and considering choices carefully.
5. Are there cheat codes in Mass Effect? Once you play the game again, you can press the tilde (~) key to bring up the cheats console, where cheats can be inserted.
6. What is the max level in Mass Effect 1? In the original Mass Effect 1, the Level Cap was 50 until you completed the story once, after which the Level Cap was raised to 60 for all saves.

Storyline and Characters

7. Is there an ending where Shepard lives? In Mass Effect 3’s best ending, it is implied that Commander Shepard survives, along with the entire Normandy squad and all of planet Earth.
8. Who should you rescue in Mass Effect 1? Both Ashley and Kaidan will volunteer, but don’t panic — this isn’t the decision point of who lives or dies.
9. How many romances can you have in Mass Effect 1? Whether you play as a Male Shepard or Female Shepard, you have two romance options in Mass Effect 1: Kaidan Alenko and Liara T’Soni.

Advanced Questions

10. What happens if you control the Reapers? The “Control” ending turns Shepard into the new, non-organic Reaper overmind, which will direct the Reapers to repair and defend the galaxy.
11. What is the bad ending of Mass Effect? The worst Mass Effect 2 ending sees Shepard die alongside their crew before rejoining the Normandy.
12. Does it matter who you romance in Mass Effect 1? Romance is an important part of the Mass Effect experience, and it can be a tough call when deciding who to pursue.

Additional Tips

13. Can you save the Shepard clone? If players choose to kill the clone, they get a cutscene of Shepard kicking them overboard, but the clone will die no matter which option is picked.
14. What is Max charm in Mass Effect 1? You initially start the game with three Charm slots and three Intimidate slots, and you can have up to a total of 12 in each.
15. Can you get to level 60 in one playthrough Mass Effect? After gaining XP from the reload/Override the previous save and reload, continue to do this until you reach the desired level that you want, but you must reach a high enough level that your character is able to obtain the remaining experience needed to reach a level 60 character in a single play-through.