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Mass Effect 3 Guide

2012 · Squad action RPG

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GuideWhat you will find
Shepard and companions gather around a lounge table in publisher promotional imagery.Classes and loadoutsCompare all six Shepard classes and build a loadout around their powers.
An armored figure moves through a neon-lit futuristic interior.Powers and defensesMatch squad powers to protection layers and set up useful combinations.
Shepard faces a large white combat mech inside a bright facility.Missions and war assetsTrack war assets without mixing original and Legendary Edition rules.
A husk advances across an outdoor platform with a futuristic skyline behind it.Weapons and NormandyPrepare weapons, squad powers and equipment before returning to the field.
Shepard and companions gather around a lounge table in publisher promotional imagery.CharactersIdentify the principal Mass Effect 3 characters and their connections.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Choose a lighter Shepard loadoutFewer heavy weapons can shorten power recharge times.
Strip defenses firstMatch shield, barrier and armor counters before attempting crowd control.
Review the war terminalOriginal-game Effective Military Strength depends on Galactic Readiness.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Commander ShepardPlayer commanderLeads the Normandy and assembles resistance to the Reapers.
Liara T’SoniAsari biotic and information brokerCombines biotic battlefield support with intelligence work.
Garrus VakarianTurian squadmateOffers ranged firepower and Overload if alive from the imported history.
EDINormandy AIBecomes an active field squadmate during the campaign.
James VegaAlliance marineProvides a durable weapons-oriented squad option.
Admiral HackettAlliance commanderCoordinates the wider war and the Crucible project.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Classes and loadoutsSix classes share the weapon armory →

Pictures All pictures →

Shepard and companions gather around a lounge table in publisher promotional imagery.
Shepard and companions gather around a lounge table in publisher promotional imagery.
An armored figure moves through a neon-lit futuristic interior.
An armored figure moves through a neon-lit futuristic interior.
Shepard faces a large white combat mech inside a bright facility.
Shepard faces a large white combat mech inside a bright facility.
A husk advances across an outdoor platform with a futuristic skyline behind it.
A husk advances across an outdoor platform with a futuristic skyline behind it.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Mass Effect 3: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com