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Shepard and squad fight an asari commando in an original Mass Effect screenshot.

Shepard and squad fight an asari commando in an original Mass Effect screenshot.

PC · 2008 · 6 guides & references

Cheats, locations & unlocks

Mass Effect 1 classes: Soldier, Adept, Engineer and hybrid choicesMass Effect decryption skill too low: how squad talents open containersMass Effect Charm and Intimidate: unlock blue and red dialogue choices

Key characters

Player character

Commander Shepard

A Systems Alliance officer whose background, class and decisions are chosen by the player. Shepard leads two companions at a time.

Human soldier

Ashley Williams

A weapons-focused companion with strong combat training. She provides direct firepower rather than technical access.

Human biotic and tech specialist

Kaidan Alenko

An early companion with both technical and biotic talents. Developing his Decryption and Electronics helps exploration.

Turian investigator

Garrus Vakarian

A Citadel investigator who combines weapons training with tech talents when recruited.

Characters

Artwork & pictures

Shepard and squad fight an asari commando in an original Mass Effect screenshot.
Shepard and squad fight an asari commando in an original Mass Effect screenshot.
An armed squad explores an industrial outpost under a red sky.
An armed squad explores an industrial outpost under a red sky.
The original PC equipment screen compares shotgun damage, heat and accuracy.
The original PC equipment screen compares shotgun damage, heat and accuracy.
The conversation wheel appears while Shepard speaks with a turian.
The conversation wheel appears while Shepard speaks with a turian.

Pictures & sources

References

Covered edition: Original Mass Effect campaign, first released in 2007; this wiki uses the original 2008 PC port and its publisher screenshots. Legendary Edition changes, sequels and DLC missions are outside scope.