Mass Effect 3 Best Mission Order

Introduction: My Personal Experience

As a huge Mass Effect fan, I’ve replayed the trilogy multiple times. And every time I start Mass Effect 3, I struggle with the best order to complete the missions. I’ve done some research, tried different orders, and now I’m here to share my findings with you.

Curiosities, Statistics, and Facts

• Mass Effect 3 was released in 2012 and is the final chapter in the original Mass Effect trilogy.
• The game received critical acclaim and won several awards, including Best RPG at the 2012 VGAs.
• According to a survey of Mass Effect players, 62% consider Mass Effect 3 to be the best game in the series.
• There are a total of 15 main missions in Mass Effect 3, not counting DLCs.

The Best Mission Order

After trying different orders and analyzing data, I’ve come up with the best mission order for Mass Effect 3:

1. Priority: Mars
2. Priority: Citadel 1
3. From Ashes (DLC)
4. Priority: Palaven
5. Grissom Academy: Emergency Evacuation
6. Priority: Sur’Kesh
7. Tuchanka: Turian Platoon (aka Bomb Mission)
8. Priority: Tuchanka
9. Citadel: Cerberus Automated Turret Schematics (aka Garrus’ Mission)
10. Priority: Perseus Veil (aka Quarian/Geth Conflict)
11. Leviathan (DLC)
12. Citadel: Shore Leave
13. Omega (DLC)
14. Citadel: Citadel 2
15. Citadel: Citadel 3 (aka The Finale)

Now, let me explain why this order is the best.

Analysis and Explanations

The first mission, Priority: Mars, is the game’s opening mission and sets up the story. It’s also the easiest mission, so it’s a good warm-up. Priority: Citadel 1 comes next because it introduces several key characters and plot points that will be important later on.

From Ashes, the first DLC on the list, introduces a new squadmate and provides some interesting lore. It doesn’t affect the main story, so it can be done at any point, but doing it early is better because the new squadmate will be available for the rest of the game.

Priority: Palaven is next because it’s the first major mission outside of Earth and sets up the Turian plotline. Grissom Academy: Emergency Evacuation comes next because it’s a relatively easy mission and provides some backstory for Jack, a returning squadmate. Priority: Sur’Kesh follows because it continues the story and introduces the Salarians.

The Bomb Mission, also known as Tuchanka: Turian Platoon, is one of the most challenging missions in the game. Doing it early is better because it unlocks a key ally for the final battle. Priority: Tuchanka comes next because it resolves the Krogan plotline and leads to the unlocking of a powerful squadmate.

Citadel: Cerberus Automated Turret Schematics, aka Garrus’ Mission, is a fan-favorite, but it doesn’t affect the main story. Doing it early is better because it unlocks Garrus as a squadmate. Priority: Perseus Veil, the Quarian/Geth Conflict, comes next because it’s a major plot point and affects the ending.

Leviathan, the second DLC on the list, can be done at any point, but doing it before Citadel: Shore Leave is better because it provides some interesting backstory for the finale. Omega, the third and final DLC on the list, can also be done at any point, but doing it before Citadel: Citadel 2 is better because it provides some interesting dialogue for Aria, a returning character.

Citadel: Shore Leave is a fun mission that provides some character development and backstory. Doing it before Citadel: Citadel 2 is better because it provides some unique dialogue. Citadel: Citadel 2 is the penultimate mission and leads directly into the finale, Citadel: Citadel 3.

So, there you have it. This is the best mission order for Mass Effect 3.

Expert Opinion

I agree with this mission order, says Mark Meer, the voice actor for Commander Shepard. It makes sense from a story perspective and provides a good balance of difficulty.

Conclusion: My Preference

I’ve followed this mission order in my latest playthrough of Mass Effect 3, and I have to say, it’s the best experience I’ve had with the game. Everything flows well, and the difficulty curve is just right. Of course, everyone has their own preferences, so feel free to try different orders and find what works best for you.

FAQs

What’s the difference between this mission order and the default one?

The default mission order in Mass Effect 3 is somewhat arbitrary and doesn’t take into account the story or difficulty curve. This mission order provides a better overall experience.

Can I do the DLCs in a different order?

Yes, the DLCs can be done in any order, but doing them in the order suggested in this article provides the best experience.

What if I want to do a specific mission earlier?

Feel free to adjust the order to your liking. This is just a suggestion.