Mass Effect 3: All Possible Endings (& Which You Should Choose)

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There are several possible outcomes at the end of Shepard's saga in, and the different options are only available if certain conditions are met. The initial ending of was met with serious criticism for its vague and unsatisfying ending. Despite changes, it remains one of the more controversial parts of BioWare's sci-fi epic. While some fans are still disappointed, the, which is now the standard ending in , helped the finale make more sense and bring more closure and meaning to the series. After three games and over 100 hours of building a team, fighting enemies, and preparing to face the Reapers, the war's outcome comes down to one final choice.

[Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Mass Effect 3.]

Following the run-up to the beam in, a badly injured Commander Shepard enters the Crucible and confronts the Catalyst. Depending on their Total Military Strength score, they will be presented with one to three options. There is a hidden fourth option, as well as a fifth possible outcome, sometimes called the Perfect Ending. The outcome players choose will depend on a few factors, including the consequences they are willing to live with and the morality of their unique Commander Shepard. Below, every possible ending to is detailed, along with how to get the desired outcome, and which players should choose.

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There are five possible ways can end. In, the Military Strength system has been rebalanced, and Galactic Readiness has been done away with, so players will ultimately need more War Assets for a good outcome. War Assets contribute to the galaxy's Total Military Strength. If the Total Military Strength score is too low, it is possible the Catalyst will