Should I complete all missions before Reaper IFF?

Literally do everything before IFF. If you have a lot of missions left, if might take 4 or so before it triggers, but it won't be enough to gain all the loyalty and assignments without sacrificing all the crew.
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Should I do all missions before Reaper IFF?

So, we recommend you treat the Reaper IFF as your ME2 Point of No Return. Endeavor to complete every side quest and especially complete every ME2 loyalty mission, plus buy any upgrades or weapons you need before starting and completing the Reaper IFF mission, and you'll have the best chance at the end of the game.
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How many missions can I do before the Reaper IFF?

The Reaper IFF can take from 1 to 5 missions before it's done, and it depends on what you've done by then. I already finished Tali's loyalty mission, in fact I waited to do it until I got Legion. I'm itching to do Legion's loyalty mission but I wanna do Shadow Broker too.
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Who should I bring to the Reaper IFF mission?

There's a ton of fighting on the Reaper ship, so you'll want a squad that can fight. Grunt is arguably the best companion to add to your squad for this mission due to his incendiary ammo being useful against well-armored Scions, as well as his health regeneration and fortification ability.
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How do you get Legion before Reaper IFF?

Talk to Legion to get their loyalty mission, then the game will give you time to complete it before the crew gets attacked.
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When should I do Reaper IFF?

In short, The Reaper IFF Mission is secretly what will kickstart the end of the game. As such, you'll want to delay doing it until your team is as ready as can be (save for an empty Squad Mate slot on the left). We highly, highly, HIGHLY suggest you do this for the best possible outcome to the game.
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Can you do overlord after Reaper IFF?

If you do it after the crew is abducted, that's when you would lose crew-members. If you're done all the other Loyalty missions prior to the Reaper IFF, you will be able to do Legion's, but the abduction will trigger right after. There isn't really space in there to do Overlord safely.
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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.
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Can you do Tali and Legion loyalty mission after Reaper IFF?

You can save everyone if you complete as many N7 missions and Loyalty missions you can before going to do Reaper IFF, leaving only Tali's Loyalty Mission and Legions Loyalty mission for the 2 mission time limit before entering the Omega 04 Relay.
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What is the point of no return in Mass Effect?

The definitive point of no return in Mass Effect is Ilos. As soon as players land on that planet, the game becomes linear until the credits roll.
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Can you save the Normandy crew?

Simply send them back with a loyal teammate, and they'll all be saved. Time needed: 20 hours. Complete all loyalty missions.
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Should I do Noveria or feros first?

While the missions can be taken in any order, there's a natural gameplay and story progression to taking them on in a certain sequence. You can generally take on Therum or Feros first without major consequences, but going for Noveria first is not advisable.
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What order should I do the missions in Mass Effect 3?

Mass Effect 3 mission order
  1. Priority: Earth.
  2. Priority: Mars.
  3. Priority: Citadel I.
  4. From Ashes Mass Effect 3 DLC – Priority: Eden Prime – to recruit a new squadmate.
  5. Priority: Palaven – James, Garrus, and Liara are good companions here.
  6. N7: Cerberus Lab.
  7. Priority: Sur'Kesh – Garrus and Liara.
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What order should you do missions in Mass Effect 2?

My Mission Order
  • Citadel - Visit the Citadel. Immediately upon arrival you can recruit Kasumi. ...
  • Omega - Visit Omega. Immediately upon arrival you can recruit Zaeed. ...
  • Firewalker / Normandy SR1. ...
  • Kasumi's Loyalty Mission. ...
  • Recruit Archangel (Garrus) ...
  • Recruit the Convict (Jack) ...
  • Recruit the Warlord (Grunt) ...
  • Horizon (Mandatory)
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When should I play the Overlord DLC?

Though players can launch this mission any time once it unlocks, many fans prefer to save it until just before the endgame Suicide Mission, as it includes a few upgrades Shepard can use when infiltrating the Collector base.
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Can I still do loyalty missions after collector Ship?

Yes, it's possible. You need to finish all loyalty missions (except for Legion's) before going to the derelict Reaper. After getting back from the derelict Reaper, you are allowed time for exactly one mission before the Collectors invade Normandy (which should be Legion's loyalty mission).
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Can I do Talis mission after Reaper IFF?

The only mission you can do after this one is Legion's loyalty mission. Then you go to Omega 4 relay and the game ending.
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Can you regain Tali loyalty?

Use Charm or Intimidate Dialogue to Regain Tali's Loyalty

If players have a high enough morality score, they will be able to choose a Charm or Intimidate dialogue option and convince Tali to see their side. She will agree and become Loyal once again.
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Can you lose Tali loyalty?

Once secured, Tali's Loyalty can also still be lost depending on how Shepard handles her fight with Legion later in the game. Players will need to be careful and strategic to ensure she remains loyal and has the best chance of survival.
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Should I rewrite the heretics Mass Effect 2?

The most basic thing that a player should consider when making this choice is if they have been slanting their playthrough toward Paragon or Renegade. Indeed, rewriting the heretics awards a large number of Paragon points, and it is perhaps the best option for fans that are playing a kinder, gentler Commander Shepard.
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Is Legion missable Mass Effect 2?

Unlike some of the other characters in Mass Effect, Legion is not skippable or missable. You'll naturally come upon him as you progress through the game's narrative. Specifically, you must complete the mission Reaper IFF that takes place on the Derelict Reaper to meet Legion.
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Can you do Overlord DLC after Suicide Mission?

All of the Mass Effect 2 DLC is playable after the Suicide Mission. Some of it can be played before, but it can all be played after. Decisions made during DLC missions played after the Suicide Mission are imported into Mass Effect 3.
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How long is the Overlord DLC?

When focusing on the main objectives, Mass Effect 2: Overlord is about 2 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 2½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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