Which romance is canon Mass Effect?

What are the canon romances in the original Mass Effect trilogy
Mass Effect trilogy
Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a compilation of the video games in the Mass Effect trilogy: Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3. It was developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. All three games were remastered, with visual enhancements, technical improvements, and gameplay adjustments.
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? OK, I'm pretty sure BioWare loves implying that Shepard and Liara are the "canonical" item in the original Mass Effect trilogy.
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Is there a canon romance Mass Effect?

Although there is no official "canon love interest", Liara is my pick for male Shepard - I think, her story makes most sense with him (and Tali stays with Garrus - also, in Citadel DLC, if Ashley is saved, she can hook up with James, he shows interest in her through the whole game).
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Who is Shepard's canon love interest?

Tali'Zorah

Even if you were disappointed by that element of the love story, though, it's hard to deny that Tali and Shepard have one of the most exciting, original, and well-developed romances in the Mass Effect trilogy.
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Which romance is best Mass Effect?

Mass Effect: The 12 Best Romances In The Franchise, Ranked
  • 8 Vetra Nyx.
  • 7 Thane Krios.
  • 6 Pelessaria B'Sayle (PeeBee)
  • 5 Tali'Zorah vas Normandy.
  • 4 Miranda Lawson.
  • 3 Garrus Vakarian.
  • 2 Liara T'Soni.
  • 1 Jack.
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Which Shepard is canon in Mass Effect?

"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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WHO IS THE BEST ROMANCE In Mass Effect?



Is Liara and Shepard canon?

Bioware will never admit it but Liara is basically the canon romance.
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Is renegade Paragon or canon?

The short answer is neither Paragon nor Renegade Commander Shepard is canon.
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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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Why is Liara the best romance?

Liara remains the obvious choice to romance in the first Mass Effect for many reasons. She'll get with you regardless of your gender and her fling with Shepard carries over throughout the entire trilogy. In this first encounter, players get just a hint of the powerful lovemaking Asari are capable of.
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Do you have to choose between Liara and Ashley?

Choosing Ashley will continue the relationship with her. If you try to say both, they'll both be upset with you, and Ashley will be locked out as a romance option (Liara however can be picked back up again).
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Who does Commander Shepard end up with?

Tali joins Shepard in his quarters before the final mission, and they spend the night together. If Shepard hasn't romanced Tali or Garrus, the two will enter a relationship together instead.
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Who is the best romance for Shepard?

Mass Effect: Shepard's 10 Best Romances, Ranked
  1. 1 Garrus Vakarian. Players first met Garrus Vakarian in the first Mass Effect, where they immediately fell in love with him.
  2. 2 Liara T'Soni. ...
  3. 3 Thane Krios. ...
  4. 4 Jack. ...
  5. 5 Tali'Zorah. ...
  6. 6 Miranda Lawson. ...
  7. 7 Kelly Chambers. ...
  8. 8 Kaidan Alenko. ...
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Do Shepard and Liara have a child?

Early Life. Iyra was the third and final child of Liara T'Soni, and Vincent Shepard, and thus, she was always the baby of the family. Growing up their was always tension between her and her older sisters.
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What Mass Effect ending is canon?

The new Mass Effect game appears to be canonizing the Destroy Ending, which has two major downfalls in terms of the Milky Way's future.
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Who is the canon Shepard?

Commander Shepard is the main protagonist of Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3, whose gender, appearance, skills and pre-service history are all customizable and have impacts on the story. Shepard's first name is also customizable, but is never stated in-game.
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Can you romance Tali and Liara?

You can choose not to romance anyone. That keeps things super-simple. If, however, you'd like your Shep to get some play, you can totally romance Liara in 1 and then Tali in 2 and 3. Liara might be a little sad about it, but she's not going to hate you or anything as a result.
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Is Liara always in love with Shepard?

Liara falls in love with Shepard almost immediately in the first game. She does the same thing with Feron and feels terrible about it later when Shepard is resurrected.
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How do I stop Liara from romancing?

If you want to avoid romancing Liara, you should make sure you tell her that your relationship is strictly professional. Further, you should avoid upsetting either Kaidan or Ashley while the Normandy is grounded on the Citadel, as the game will then assume you're in a romance with Liara.
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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 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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Do Garrus and Tali get together?

These two fan-favorite companions can actually end up together, if you help them along. Not all of the great romances in the Mass Effect Legendary Edition involve Commander Shepard.
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When did Garrus fall in love with Shepard?

In 2185, Garrus becomes a potential romance for a female Shepard. The option becomes available after completing Garrus' loyalty mission.
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Is male Shepard canon?

Similar to the Hero of Fereldan, Hawke, and the Inquisitor from the Dragon Age games, Bioware never gave Shepard a canon gender. Boy or Girl, Shepard is whatever the player decides they are.
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Can you be both Paragon and Renegade?

Mass Effect's morality system handles "Good" vs. "Evil" in terms of two independent ratings of "Paragon" and "Renegade". It is very possible for a hero who is primarily Paragon to also have earned some Renegade points along the way, though this does not typically detract from his Paragon score.
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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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