Can Shepard survive Mass Effect 3?

In Mass Effect 3's best ending, it is implied that Commander Shepard survives, along with the entire Normandy squad and all of planet Earth.

How do I make sure Shepard survive ME3?

The Final Decision

Alternatively, you can upright refuse to make a decision altogether, or simply try to shoot the Catalyst. In which case, the Reapers will win and the cycle of extinction shall continue. In order to secure the best ending so that Shepard can live, you must always pick the Destroy ending.

Does Shepard only survive the destroy ending?

While the Destroy Ending eliminated the Reapers, it also destroyed the relays and all synthetic lifeforms, such as the geth and EDI. If the player has enough Galactic Readiness, Shepard is shown to have survived all the destruction.

Could Shepard be alive?

While it would seem that Shepard sacrifices themselves to defeat the Reapers, the Destroy Ending (which appears to be Mass Effect 4 canon) has a scene suggesting they're alive. This isn't the only reference Mass Effect has made to Shepard's survival, but it is perhaps the most concrete.

Can Shepard survive synthesis?

Unless players have enough Total Military Strength and go for the Perfect Ending with Destroy, Shepard will always be killed in action. Synthesis and Control have no option where the Commander survives.

Bioware Has Already Confirmed Shepard Survived Mass Effect 3...

Is Shepard canonically biotic?

2171 - Shepard officially detected as a biotic and fitted with L3 implants at 17.

Is Shepard canonically male?

Since the player can choose the gender of Shepard, much of the dialogue revolving around the character is gender-neutral with only a few exceptions. However, in some other Mass Effect media, Shepard is called "he" regardless of player choice for the gender.

Is Shepard canonically female?

The character is clearly a woman. "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?

How old is Shepard supposed to be?

"Shepard was born on April 11, 2154," quoted from the resident article on Commander Shepard. The series begins in 2183, so Shepard 28/29 years old.

Is Shepard Undead?

The male Shepard would later joke with Jack that he is "technically undead".

Do Shepard and Liara have a child?

Iyra was the third and final child of Liara T'Soni, and Vincent Shepard, and thus, she was always the baby of the family.

Which Shepard is canon?

"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?

How many kills does Shepard have?

Mass Effect: 472 kills total. Mass Effect 2: 837 kills total. Mass Effect 3: 472 kills total. The whole trilogy: 1,781 kills total.

What is the canon ending of ME3?

What Is The Canon Ending? At this time, there isn't a confirmed canon ending for ME3. But several teasers for the next entry in the series suggest that Shepard destroying all synthetic life is the true conclusion to the game.

Will Shepard be in Mass Effect 4?

Is Commander Shepard going to be in Mass Effect 4? The short answer here appears to be no. As per the aforementioned Gamespot report, there was a poster version of the teaser art for the next Mass Effect game that appeared on the Bioware Gear Store. That included a description that specifically mentioned Shepard.

Will Shepard be in Mass Effect 5?

Will you play as Shepard in Mass Effect 5? It's unlikely, but not impossible, that Shepard will be the protagonist of Mass Effect 5. As you'll know if you've played to the end of the original trilogy, there is almost no scenario in which Shepard survives the ending.

Is Shepard older than Garrus?

Garrus Vakarian is 2-4 years younger than Shepard, making him anywhere from 25 to 27.

Is Shepard good or bad?

Because he is best known for killing popular characters Ghost and Roach, Shepherd is one of the most hated villains in the entire franchise, rivaling Vladimir Makarov.

Who is the strongest reaper in Mass Effect?

Alliance intelligence suggests that Harbinger is the oldest and largest Reaper of the entire fleet.

Who is Shepards canon love interest?

Who is Shepards canon love interest? As a potential romance that spans the entirety of the Mass Effect trilogy (even if her best moments in ME2 are limited to the Shadow Broker DLC), Shepard's relationship with Liara is one of the most complete and genuine in the original games.

Why do Shepards scars glow?

Shepard's scars glow. Below the surface of digital objects in a game, the objects glow, so this indicates that the scars are simply tears in the digital surface rather than an attempt to make them look real.

What is female Shepard's first name?

By default, Mass Effect's Commander Shepard is called "John" or "Jane", depending on your allegiance in the BroShep/FemShep war.

Is Shepard canon Half Life?

In 2009, series' writer Marc Laidlaw also joked on his canon status, saying that Shephard is a bit like Schrödinger's cat: he is neither canon nor non-canon, depending on whether or not the G-Man may or may not have a use for him.

Does Shepard ever cry?

Something strange happens; "I once had no reason to live, then suddenly I had two, you and Kolyat." When it cuts to Shepard you see tears. "We are alive, Siha. And when we are not, I will meet you across the sea." Now Shepard's face is wet with tears. That is the only time I have seen Shepard cry in any of the games.

Does Garrus have a crush on Shepard?

It's freakin shepard! He DOES in fact fall in love with her in ME3, when it actually happens is up to the player's interpretation.