How do you get the good ending in Mass Effect?

Said survival is along with that of your crew and minimal collateral damage to Earth. If you've done all that, congratulations! You've just achieved the best ending in Mass Effect 3 where Shepard lives. All you have to do is pick the Destroy ending with a Total Military Strength of 7800 or more at the Crucible.
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How do you get the perfect ending in Mass Effect?

To get the Perfect Ending, Shepard must choose the Destroy Ending, activating the Crucible. Earth and the Normandy Crew will all survive the blast. In the epilogue cutscenes, Shepard's love interest, if they are a squadmate, will refuse to put the Commander's name on the Normandy's Memorial Wall.
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How much EMS do I need for best ending?

The EMS score is what calculates your options and certain events towards the end of the game. Readiness can be raised through multiplayer and other side activities outside ME3 proper. In this version, you'll need at least around 4000 EMS to unlock the best ending.
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How many War Assets does Shepard need to survive?

Provided that you have 7800 War Assets or more, Commander Shepard will survive the blast, along with the entire Normandy crew.
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Which end saves Shepard?

Mass Effect 3 ending - Destruction (Red)

At lower Total Military Strength this will destroy everything else too, though if you're prepared enough then it's possible to save Earth, the Normandy crew, and Shepard. This is the only ending choice where Shepard can survive.
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Mass Effect 3 - How to get the BEST ENDING (Ultimate Legendary Edition Quick-Guide)



Should I save Ashley or Kaiden?

Kaiden may be the stronger choice, but Ashley isn't without her merits. Those who are looking for more character development and growth would be better off saving Ashley, especially if Shepard is romancing her. By the time of Mass Effect 3, Ashley has undergone a modicum of personal growth.
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Is Paragon or Renegade better?

Being Paragon or Renegade will greatly impact Shepard's dialogue and quick-time actions throughout the games. Overall, it can be said that Renegade Shepard's dialogue is much funnier and more memorable. After all, Paragon Shepard is patient and kind which leaves little room for "creativity".
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Does Shepard survive the destroy ending?

Tully Ackland, a community coordinator for BioWare addressed questions regarding Shepard's death and confirmed that he or she in fact lives at the end, provided that the player chooses the "Destroy" ending.
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Is Shepard alive in Andromeda?

Depending on the player's choices, Shepard survives in one of Mass Effect 3's endings. It's unclear whether Shepard will be back, but at the very least, original party member Liara will be making some kind of appearance.
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How do you know if Shepard survives?

In order to get the absolute perfect ending and unlock the secret ending showing the survival of Commander Shepard, you must: Reach 5000 Effective Military Strength (EMS) NOT 5000 Total Military Strength. You must also choose to DESTROY the Reapers (NOT synthesis or control).
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Why is destroy the only ending where Shepard lives?

This is meant to suggest that the love interest is not ready to believe Shepard is dead, and the final scene reveals they are correct. As the Normandy lifts off, there is hope that the love interest and Shepard will again be together.
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Can I be both Renegade and Paragon?

You can choose from either a Paragon or Renegade dialogue option if you have at least 5 points in charm and/or intimidate. Choosing either of these options will give you a reward of 24 Paragon or 25 Renegade points respectively. The conversation will end but you can talk to him again.
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Is Canon Shepard paragon or renegade?

The short answer is neither Paragon nor Renegade Commander Shepard is canon.
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Is Shepard Renegade or Paragon?

Paragon Shepard will aim for cooperation and trust with aliens, even the tough Turians, while renegade Shepard has a "humanity first" approach and antagonizes people in the news cycle, such as slugging a Westerlund News reporter.
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Who is the best romance in Mass Effect?

Liara T'Soni

Liara's status as by far the best long-term romance option in the original Mass Effect game is already reason enough to rank her high on this list, but her lofty placement is really all about how your relationship with Liara evolves across the trilogy.
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Should I save or sacrifice the council?

Weighing the pros and cons, it's best to save the Citadel Council at the end of Mass Effect 1. Whilst having the Destiny Ascension as a war asset is worth slightly less compared to the fully stocked Alliance fleets (70 vs. 100), Shephard will have an easier time throughout the trilogy by sparing the alien leadership.
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Who can female Shepard romance?

In Mass Effect 1, female Shepard can romance either Kaidan or Liara. Male Shepard can romance either Ashley or Liara. Aside from these main romances, you can also experience a romance scene with the Asari Consort on the Citadel.
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Is Shepard evil Mass Effect?

Though always unpleasant and brutal, Renegade Shepard becomes noticeably worse in the final installment of the trilogy, something that did not go unnoticed by many fans, with even people who had up to that point argued against Renegade Shepard's villain status admitting that he/she had become genuinely terrible.
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Why do shepherds scars glow?

If Commander Shepard accrues enough Renegade points in either Mass Effect 2 or 3, they will have extremely prominent, glowing red scars across their face. Gaining a high number of Renegade points also makes the Commander's eyes glow the same red.
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Which Shepard is canon?

"Yup, Commander Shepard was originally a woman," said Cooper. That settles it once and for all: FemShep is the one true Commander Shepard. This is definitely canon, right, BioWare? Check out our coverage of BioWare's most recent N7 Day roundtable for more on the next Mass Effect game.
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What happens if you max out paragon and renegade?

Here's what you gain by using this exploit to max out both the Paragon and Renegade Morality bars: Unlocking all 12 Charm / Intimidate points for purchase in the Squad Menu. If you then buy all of these, you'll be able to choose any decision in the game. Unlocking both Morality Missions.
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How much Paragon do you need to regain Miranda's loyalty?

To answer your question: The Miranda/Jack dispute requires 70% paragon or 40% renegade to resolve with both loyal.
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What happens if Shepard survives me3?

Shepard's survival also opens the door for the return of other characters who would have died in the Destroy Ending according to the Crucible. The Destroy Ending would have also ostensibly killed EDI, the Normandy AI, and all of the Geth.
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Can Shepard survive synthesis?

Synthesis (Green): Shepard can sacrifice themselves to merge all organic and synthetic life in the galaxy, preventing the Reapers from needing to continue the cycles. With this option, Earth survives, and Shepard's squad survives and are synthesized.
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