Quick Reference Charts for Mass Effect 3

For players seeking rapid access to vital information, Mass Effect 3's Quick Reference Charts provide concise summaries of key gameplay elements. These charts are invaluable for quick checks on combat mechanics, character abilities, and mission objectives, especially during intense gameplay sessions.

Combat Mechanics Chart

This chart outlines the core combat systems, including power combos, enemy resistances, and status effects.

Mechanic	Description	Key Elements
Power Combos	Priming an enemy with one power and detonating with another for bonus damage.	Biotic, Tech, Explosive Combos
Enemy Resistances	Enemies have varying resistances to different damage types (shields, armor, barriers).	Shields (Tech effective), Armor (Incendiary/Explosive effective), Barriers (Biotic effective)
Status Effects	Debuffs that hinder enemies or provide tactical advantages.	Burning, Freezing, Slowing, Staggering, Incapacitating

Class Ability Chart

A quick overview of each class's unique abilities and strengths.

Class	Primary Focus	Key Abilities
Adept	Biotic Powers	Singularity, Warp, Throw, Barrier
Vanguard	Biotic Charge & Close Combat	Biotic Charge, Nova, Barrier
Sentinel	Tech & Biotic Hybrid	Tech Armor, Overload, Warp, Barrier
Soldier	Weaponry & Combat	Adrenaline Rush, Fortification, Incendiary Ammo
Engineer	Tech Powers & Drones	Combat Drone, Overload, Incinerate, Tech Armor
Infiltrator	Stealth & Sniper Rifles	Cloak, Sniper Strike, Cryo Ammo, Tech Armor

War Asset & Readiness Chart

Summarizes how War Assets and Galactic Readiness contribute to Total Military Strength.

Element	Contribution	Impact
War Assets	Groups, fleets, and resources supporting the war effort.	Directly add to Total Military Strength.
Galactic Readiness	Galaxy's preparedness and morale (50% base).	Acts as a multiplier for Total Military Strength.
Total Military Strength (TMS)	Combined value of War Assets and Readiness.	Determines ending outcomes and effectiveness of final assault.

Romance Options Chart

A brief overview of available romance options and their general requirements.

Character	Gender Preference	Key Requirements
Kaidan Alenko	Female Shepard	Consistent positive interactions, specific dialogue choices.
Ashley Williams	Female Shepard	Consistent positive interactions, specific dialogue choices.
Liara T'Soni	Male or Female Shepard	Consistent positive interactions, specific dialogue choices, especially post-Thessia.
Samantha Traynor	Female Shepard	Consistent positive interactions, specific dialogue choices.
Steve Cortez	Male Shepard	Consistent positive interactions, specific dialogue choices.
Thane Krios	Female Shepard	Requires specific actions and dialogue, can be complex.

These charts serve as a quick reference to help players make informed decisions and optimize their gameplay experience in Mass Effect 3.