How much EMS do you need for Shepard to live?

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.

Is there a way to keep Shepard alive in ME3?

So, to recap how to save Shepard in Mass Effect 3: Achieve a Total Military Strength Score of at least 7,800. This can be done by completing every task, side quest and expansion available in the game before undertaking the final story mission.

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.

How do I make sure Shepard survives?

To make sure Shepard lives in Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition, you need to choose the Red Destruction ending with at least 7800 TMS. In the original Mass Effect 3, you can achieve this ending with just 3100 EMS. TMS and EMS stand for Total Military Strength & Effective Military Strength respectively.

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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Will there be a Mass Effect 4 with Shepard?

Bioware developer Mike Gamble posted a statement on Twitter that seemed to indicate that Shepard isn't going to be in the game. He wrote: “Yeah, that was a mistake. Fixed.” He followed up by saying: “The original thing was written by the people who run the store and aren't familiar with the game.”

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.

Can Shepard survive Mass Effect 2?

Because Tali and Miranda are Disloyal, they will die after you defeat the final boss. Because Zaeed and Morinth survive holding the line, they make it back to the Normandy, and Shepard will survive as a result.

What happens if Shepard dies in Mass Effect 2?

If Shepard dies, Joker will be the one who reports to the Illusive Man at the end of the game. HOWEVER, this will be the end of the story: if Shepard dies at the very end, you cannot import that save to Mass Effect 3, or continue playing into Mass Effect 2's post-game.

Does EDI survive the destroy ending?

EDI's body will be destroyed but not her data base, meaning she still exists but not in her form she took from Dr. Eva. The Geth, sadly because Legion was my absolute favorite of Mass Effect 2, are more then likely gone unless Legion's sacrafice made them more then just synthetics.

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.

Can Anderson survive ME3?

He will not live. Galaxy Readiness has nothing to do with Shepard or Anderson lives. It just help boost up the amount of military strength you have for the Final Battle. If you have a high enough EMS, after the Destroy ending, you get a cutscene of Shepard's body twitching, implying you can survive the blast.

Is Shepard indoctrinated?

The Indoctrination Theory is one of the most popular alternative readings of Mass Effect 3's ending scenario. It supposes that Shepard, by the time he reaches the Crucible at the end of the game, has already been indoctrinated by the Reapers after being slowly manipulated over the course of the entire trilogy.

Is Shepard surviving canon?

It's possible that Shepard's armor survived this process even if they did not. Players can assume with some certainty, however, that the remaining two endings are not canon conclusions to the Mass Effect trilogy.

Which Mass Effect 3 ending is best?

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.

Who replaces Garrus if he dies?

If Garrus dies there is absolutely no replacement and you have an empty spot on your squad. Also Tali, while nobody takes her place on your squad, is replaced plotwise with Admiral Shala'raan Vas Tombay.

Does Garrus survive Mass Effect 3?

Depending on the choices made throughout the game, and the total galactic readiness rating, it is possible for Garrus to die, killed by Harbinger. Garrus can also survive, and if Shepard chooses certain endings at the game's climax, can be seen placing a plaque in the honour of Shepard.

What happens in Mass Effect 3 if Garrus dies in 2?

What Happens if Garrus Dies in Mass Effect 2? The very obvious and short answer is that if Garrus dies in Mass Effect 2, he's just not in Mass Effect 3. If other significant crew members are lost throughout the trilogy, they're sometimes replaced by stand-in characters of their same race.

Can Legion survive without loyalty?

You are right, you can keep Legion alive without him being Loyal, as @Fred_vdp explained perfectly. You also will not lose other Party members if the rest is Loyal.

Is Legion A Squadmate in me3?

Legion is a character in BioWare's Mass Effect franchise. The character first appears in Mass Effect 2 as a party member (or "squadmate"). After Mass Effect 2, Legion returns in Mass Effect 3 as a supporting non-player character.

What happens if Legion dies?

If it dies: Legion's role will be replaced by a Geth VI, meaning you cannot bring peace between the geth and quarians and must instead choose between them. Whichever race you do not choose will become extinct and you will only get one War Asset as a result.

Will Mass Effect 5 have Shepard?

A product page suggesting Shepard might return was a "mistake," BioWare says. BioWare has responded to internet speculation that Commander Shepard will return in the next Mass Effect game, and it sounds like that is not going to be the case.

Is there a Canon Shepard?

"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.