Is Garrus the best character in Mass Effect?

Garrus is our favorite Mass Effect companion and the best in the trilogy. Here's why we'll always love the Turian sniper with a heart of gold. Garrus Vakarian is a Turian sniper with a heart of gold.
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Why is Garrus such a good character?

Incredibly Loyal

Due to his species' emphasis on honor, Garrus possesses an inflexible sense of loyalty, as seen in his relationship with Shepard. Nearly every time he's seen on the Normandy, he'll be the first to volunteer to join Shepard upon hearing about the prospect of a mission.
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Who is the best character in Mass Effect?

1. Garrus Vakarian. Garrus has an advantage when it comes to a Mass Effect popularity contest: he's awesome. Also, he has a substantial role in all three games—the only other character you can say that about is Tali.
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What rank was Garrus?

Turian Agent

Like most turians, Garrus had his military training at fifteen, but later followed in his father's footsteps to become a C-Sec officer.
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Who are the best squad members in Mass Effect 1?

Garrus and Ashely are one of Mass Effect's best squads in combat. When leveled up and holding powerful weapons, the pair have a really good damage output. And as they're both deadly with Snipers in their hands, they enable you to dominate long-range battles.
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Who is best girl in Mass Effect?

The Best Mass Effect Romances
  • Garrus: Mass Effect 3. ...
  • Kelly: Mass Effect 2. ...
  • Ashley: Mass Effect 3. ...
  • Thane: Mass Effect 2. ...
  • Tali: Mass Effect 2. ...
  • Miranda: Mass Effect 2. ...
  • Liara: Mass Effect 3. ...
  • Garrus: Mass Effect 2.
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Which Mass Effect is the hardest?

Mass Effect: 10 Toughest Choices in the Trilogy
  • Give the Illusive Man the Collector Base or Destroy it – Mass Effect 2.
  • Destroy or Save Maelon's Data – Mass Effect 2. ...
  • Who to Romance – Mass Effect Trilogy. ...
  • Save or Destroy The Council -Mass Effect. ...
  • Destroy or Rewrite the Heretic Geth – Mass Effect 2. ...
  • The Ending- Mass Effect 3. ...
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Is Garrus a sniper?

9 Garrus Is An Expert Sniper

During gameplay, Garrus provides precise, deadly fire support during a mission, and in cutscenes and the lore, he can easily take down any target once he gets them in his scope.
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Does Shepard Love Garrus?

Garrus Vakarian is literally on the brink of death and ready to die on Omega until he sees Shepard and then it's like he gains that will to live again. When you romance him, of course Shepard and Garrus are lovers, but they're more than that.
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How do you get Garrus loyalty?

In order to gain Garrus' loyalty and make sure he survives the suicide mission in the Collector base, you will need to help him locate Sidonis and decide whether Garrus should kill him or not.
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Who is the most romanced character 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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Can I romance Garrus in Mass Effect 1?

In addition, both Garrus and Tali become romance options for female Shepard and male Shepard respectively. As male Shepard you can romance the following characters: Tali'Zorah vas Neema.
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Is Mass Effect 1 or 2 better?

In comparison, Mass Effect 2 seems to be much more gameplay-focused than story-heavy. For one, the crew is much larger, including only a couple of familiar faces from Mass Effect 1, but making up for it by introducing around a dozen new characters to serve as part of Shepard's crew.
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Why do people love Garrus so much?

He's confident, driven, capable, badass, and on top of all that, totally flustered in romantic situations. He keeps up with Shepard, competitive without being aggressive, and perhaps more important than anything else, he listens. ... it's not just girls that like Garrus.
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Does Tali like Garrus?

And while everyone knows about the sweet relationship between Joker and EDI, you might not be aware that Garrus and Tali can also get together. The pair's romance isn't the deepest in the series, but both characters are some of Mass Effect's most beloved companions, so just seeing them as a loving pair is exciting.
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Is Garrus the best romance?

The culmination of Garrus' romance in Mass Effect 2 isn't nearly as explicit as other romance storylines but it's clear he cares deeply for Shepard, even if he's not a smooth-talker, which makes him one of the best romance choices for Female Shepard.
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How old is Garrus Vakarian?

In accordance with this timeline, Shepard would be 29 years old in the first game, making Garrus 25 years old. Turian aging is very similar to human aging, unlike with most other species. In the Mass Effect universe, both typically live until ~140 years old.
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Can Garrus and Shepard have kids?

There is no way they could have a baby. they're physiology is too different.
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Is Renegade or Paragon 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 Garrus family survive?

Mass Effect 3

Provided Garrus survived the suicide mission, Castis hears from him after Shepard was detained by the Alliance. His son laid out everything that had happened over the last three years: from the fight with Saren, to the Collector Base, and the eventual return of the Reapers.
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How tall is Garrus Vakarian?

Height: 6'2” Weight: 235 lbs.
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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.
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Which Mass Effect is easiest?

Those just wanting to play Mass Effect Legendary Edition just for its story should probably go with the Casual option, which tones back the strength of the enemies you face. Normal is perhaps the best difficulty for most though, offering a nice balance between challenge and story.
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Which Mass Effect has the best combat?

Mass Effect: Andromeda received a mixed reception upon its release, but one aspect it definitely improved over the original trilogy was its combat.
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What's the best Mass Effect?

Most fans give the title of best in the series to either the original or Mass Effect 2, though the title for worst is fairly split between either Mass Effect 3 or Andromeda.
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