Can I leave Virmire?

Beginning the Virmire mission sequence is a major turning point in the game. Unlike Feros or Noveria, you cannot return to the Normandy and leave the planet before completing the mission.

Do I have to go to Virmire right away?

No, BDtS is irrelevant - the Council always gives you the Virmire intel immediately after completing your second story planet. Ah, then I just forgot. My bad. You can do Virmire at any time without repercussion involving Kirrahe or your budding romance with the Asari.

Can you go back to Citadel after Virmire?

After you have completed all of the main plot missions M3 (Feros), M4 (Liara), M5 (Noveria) and M6 (Virmire) you will automatically travel back to the Citadel when you next interact with the Galaxy Map.

Can I still do side missions after Virmire?

You do not need to worry about not being able to complete sidequests until after Virmire...you will still have an opportunity to explore the galaxy, if you don't just try to rush to end of the main quest. K, thanks. I thought it was going to be worse than this, like it just, ends.

Is it better to save Ashley or Kaiden?

If the squad has more attack power, players may want to save Kaidan to get his support abilities into play; squads with more support powers may want to have Ashley to get more raw attack into battles.

Mass Effect - Can You Save BOTH Ashley and Kaidan on Virmire? (SECRET Cut Content)

Can you save both Ashley and Kaidan on Virmire?

Thanks to the hard work of one modder, it's now possible to save both Ashley and Kaidan in the remastered Mass Effect Legendary Edition, and keep 'em alive for the duration of the trilogy.

Why does Ashley shoot Wrex?

Shepard can signal Ashley Williams to shoot him, or, if Shepard spends too long in conversation with Wrex, Ashley will shoot him in order to protect Shepard. Alternatively, Shepard can shoot Wrex themself, though Kaidan will pass some judgment on the Commander.

Can you romance Ashley after Virmire?

Towards the end of Virmire is where things get complicated. At a certain point you'll be asked to rescue either Ashley or Kaidan: one of them will be at an AA Tower, while the other will be at the makeshift bomb. If you want to continue the Romance with Ashley, you'll need to pick "Rescue Ashley" so that she can live.

Who should you sacrifice on Virmire?

If it was Garrus, Tali, Wrex or Liara in place of one of the human squadmates, sacrificing the human would be much easier to live with. Even then, though, Kaiden is the much better choice of the two, if only because he better fleshes out the Shepard the player takes into the finale.

Does it matter who you send with the salarians on Virmire?

Once you reach the Salarian camp on Virmire, Captain Kirrahe will ask for one of your team to accompany him to divert the Geth's attention away from your own team. Both Ashley and Kaidan will volunteer. Don't panic — this isn't the decision point of who lives or dies, so send whoever you like.

What happens if Wrex dies on Virmire?

If Wrex dies, you automatically get his equipment back. Kaidan and Ashley move next to his corpse regardless of whoever shot Wrex.

How do you keep Virmire survivor alive?

Pick the lower-right option and then pull the Renegade Interrupt to get +5 Renegade Points, as well as +1 Point towards the Virmire Survivor's trust. If you miss either Interrupt, you miss out on Morality Points and your Virmire Survivor will reflect on how you talked to them on Mars.

How far into the game is Virmire?

Of the four mid-game missions, Virmire can be done either third or fourth. Either way, once you finish all four mid-game missions, you gain access to Ilos, which is the point of no return. Best to take care of any sidequests you want to do before heading there. Wihich is something they should tell you before hand.

What should I finish before Virmire?

It'll be a good idea to investigate the area and see what they've found, and if you can help. Virmire is unlocked by completing two of the three initial Missions Worlds: Feros, Noveria and Therum. As well, there's no punishment for saving Virmire for last and doing the other Mission World instead.

When should I go to Virmire Mass Effect 1?

After completing any two of these three missions, another will open up on Virmire. Though you are free to jump straight to this one as soon as it opens, we still recommend completing Noveria first, before investigating Virmire. Completing all four of these missions will prompt the next phase of the story.

How much Paragon do I need for Virmire?

How to Convince Wrex to Stand Down on Virmire in Mass Effect. The most obvious way to get Wrex to stand down on Virmire in Mass Effect is to use the Charm or Intimidate dialogue options. To do this, Shepard needs to have a high Paragon or Renegade score and at least 8 points in either the Charm or Intimidate skill.

Should you send Kaidan or Ashley?

The main differentiating point between Kaidan or Ashley is the combat abilities. Kaidan is a Biotics class while Ashley is a normal Soldier. Kaidan might prove useful later in the game as Biotics will be helpful later in the game. As for Ashley, being a Soldier she is a master of arm with high firepower.

Can you sleep with Ashley before Virmire?

Mass effect 1: romance ashley and liara as far you can before virmire. Make sure to get the dialogue option to proposition liara and ash for a threesome. Ashley will decline.

What happens if Ashley kills Wrex?

If Wrex dies, you'll automatically get all of his gear back in your Inventory, which you can sell to the Salarian Merchant on the East side of the beach (not like you'll need that Krogan armor, right?).

Does romancing Kelly affect Ashley?

Romancing Kelly Chambers in Mass Effect 2. Kelly is a romance option for both male and female Shepards. Her romance mechanics are unique as she doesn't interfere or otherwise clash with pursing other lovers, including maintaining old flames like Liara, Kaidan, and Ashley.

What happens if you cheat on Ashley?

Cheating on Ashley with Tali, Jack or Miranda in Mass Effect 2 gets -1 Point. Picking the Paragon options on Mars gets +1 Point, while the Renegade options get -1 Point. Visiting Ashley at Heurta while she's awake but bedridden at Huerta will get +2 Points.

Is it better to cure the Genophage or not?

There's no right or wrong answer as to whether the Genophage should be cured. However, Wrex (or Wreav) is convinced that curing it is required to complete the treaty between the krogan and the turians, and Shepard learns early on that the Shroud was sabotaged to prevent any dispersal of the cure.

Why can't you romance Wrex?

But Wrex is a krogan; a hulking, brutish warrior whose gruff exterior may mask a more contemplative side, but who also bears little resemblance to the beefcakes on board the starship SSV Normandy – so of course we can't express any romantic attraction towards him.

What is the best romance in Mass Effect 1?

1. Jack. You'll have a hard time getting Mass Effect fans to agree on the game's best romance option, but the fact that most of them will probably agree that Jack is, at least, one of the most interesting romance options in the game is a testament to the overall quality of this storyline.

Does Kaidan Alenko outrank Shepard?

Major Alenko does indeed outrank Shepard, by 3 ranks at least.