Which ME3 ending will be canon?

As for the base's fate, neither end has been confirmed as canon, which is no surprise as it's one of those Mass Effect choices that doesn't actually matter. Besides the odd piece of dialogue, Mass Effect 3 is the same regardless of the decision you made.

What is the official ending of Mass Effect 3?

“It involved luring the Reapers through the Mass Relays then detonating the entire network to wipe them out... but also destroying/damaging the relays and isolating every galactic community from the others.

Which ME3 ending is Paragon?

Mass Effect 3's control ending is effectively the trilogy's Paragon ending. If the player chooses to have Shepard assume control of the Reapers the harvest is stopped, the Mass Relay system is rebuilt by the now-benevolent Reapers, and all synthetic life survives.

What is the right choice at the end of ME3?

Mass Effect 3 ending - Destruction (Red)

At a lower level of Total Military Strength this will also destroy everything else, though if you're prepared enough then it's possible to save Earth, the Normandy crew, and Shepard. This is the only ending choice where Shepard can survive.

Can EDI survive the destroy ending?

EDI survives in two of the three endings of Mass Effect 3. However, all the Mass Effect 4 teasers so far seem to imply that Mass Effect 3's Destroy ending, the one in which EDI supposedly dies, will be the canon conclusion of the trilogy and starting place of the next game.

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Is it possible to romance EDI?

EDI is not romanceable by Shepard in Mass Effect 3. EDI can, however, pursue a relationship with Joker depending on Shepard's conversation choices: Talk to EDI and Joker in the Presidium Commons early in the game.

Is synthesis the best ending ME3?

The Synthesis ending involves the merging of both synthetic and organic life and only has a good ending. There is no bad ending because again, like the Control option, there are numerous circumstances where synthesis is not an option.

Is Liara pregnant at the end of ME3?

On their way to Ilos, the two finally join, and Liara becomes pregnant. Two weeks after they take down Saren, Shepard is spaced and the crew disperses. It is still too early to show any sign of her carrying, though, and Liara goes off to start her own life up again.

What is the happiest ending in Mass Effect 3?

To achieve the Perfect Ending in Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition, Shepard needs 7800 Total Military Strength or higher. The Total Military Strength system in Mass Effect Legendary Edition counts all the War Assets Shepard obtains, not only in Mass Effect 3 but based on choices made throughout the Mass Effect trilogy.

Why is ME3 ending controversial?

A widely discussed fan theory proposed that the base game's endings were a hallucinated consequence of Shepard's gradual, forcible Reaper indoctrination over the course of the trilogy, also positing that the "Destroy" ending was purposely colored red to dissuade Shepard from picking it, and thus, overcoming the mind ...

Is Shepard Renegade or Paragon?

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".

Which ME3 ending is canon in Andromeda?

There isn't one. Bioware has never given any indication of which of the 4 endings is officially canon, and that applies to what is considered canon in Andromeda. It is up to each individual player to imagine which outcome took place.

Is Paragon or Renegade Shepard canon?

Unfortunately, the system turns the player character into a one-trick pony if players are determined to choose one or the other, but simply looking at the characteristics of each doesn't determine which is canon. The short answer is neither Paragon nor Renegade Commander Shepard is canon.

Why destroy is the best ending Mass Effect 3?

The “Destroy” ending allows Shepard to eradicate the Reapers along with all other synthetic life, allies included. The “Control” ending turns Shepard into the new, non-organic Reaper overmind, which will direct the Reapers to repair and defend the galaxy.

Which ME3 ending keeps Shepard alive?

If you've done all that, congratulations! You've just achieved the best ending in Mass Effect 3 where Shepard lives. All you have to do is pick the Destroy ending with a Total Military Strength of 7800 or more at the Crucible.

Which Commander Shepard is canon?

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?

What is the reject ending me3?

If you pick the lower-right option at your final unlocked Crucible option, then pick "I reject these choices!" (or accept them but then shoot the Reaper AI), you'll get the Refusal ending, where the Reaper cycle is allowed to continue and wipe out all sentient life in the galaxy.

Is Destroy the only good ending Mass Effect 3?

The “Destroy” ending allows Shepard to eradicate the Reapers along with all other synthetic life, allies included. The “Control” ending turns Shepard into the new, non-organic Reaper overmind, which will direct the Reapers to repair and defend the galaxy.

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.

Is Liara Shepard's canon love interest?

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).

Does Shepard sleep with Javik?

Romancing Javik

The scene with Javik only occurs at the end of the Party in the Citadel DLC, and is exclusive to Female Shepards. To initiate it, you must not currently be in a Romance with any other character. Once you get to the end of the party, the scene will play where Shepard wakes up with Javik in bed.

Does Shepard and Liara have a child?

Iyra is also the daughter of Liara T'Soni, and Vincent Shepard.

Can Shepard survive synthesis ending?

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.

Is Destroy really the best ending?

Yes, easily. The consistent theme built up throughout the Mass Effect trilogy was that the only way to defeat the Reapers once and for all was to destroy them utterly. Anything short of total destruction meant just postponing a future genocide.

What is the hardest Mass Effect game?