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How to Recruit Garrus
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (ME1)

How to Recruit Garrus

Learn how to recruit the Turian squadmate, Garrus Vakarian, in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (ME1). Complete 5 missions with him to fully integrate him into your squad.

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Learn how to recruit the Turian squadmate, Garrus Vakarian, in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (ME1). Complete 5 missions with him to fully integrate him into your squad.

Alright, so you're wondering how to get Garrus on your team in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition? It's pretty straightforward once you know what you're doing. He's a fantastic Turian ally, and you'll want him with you for the long haul.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    To recruit Garrus, you first need to have him join your squad. He's initially found on the Citadel, working with C-Sec.
  2. 2
    After you've completed a few main story missions and unlocked the Citadel as a destination, head there.
  3. 3
    You'll find Garrus during the mission "Citadel: Expose the Geth Conspiracy." He'll be investigating alongside C-Sec.
  4. 4
    After you complete this mission and talk to him, he'll officially join your squad.
  5. 5
    Once Garrus is a squadmate, you need to complete 5 missions with him in your party. These can be main story missions or assignments. Just make sure he's with you when you finish the mission.
Tips
  • Don't worry if you don't see him immediately on the Citadel; he becomes available as part of a specific mission.
  • Any mission counts towards the total, so play the game naturally and bring him along for your favorite assignments.
  • Having Garrus in your squad provides valuable combat support, especially with his ranged abilities.

Once you've completed 5 missions with Garrus, he's fully recruited and ready to accompany you on all your adventures across the galaxy!

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