Mass Effect 3
Mass Effect 3

Prologue: Earth Full Walkthrough

Mass Effect 3 Prologue: Earth walkthrough details your escape from Reaper-invaded Earth, including Husk combat and your first heavy melee kill.

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Prologue: Earth Full Walkthrough

The Prologue: Earth mission begins automatically upon starting Mass Effect 3, thrusting Commander Shepard into immediate action. After a briefing with Admiral David Anderson and a scene with either Kaidan or Ashley, a Reaper attack commences. This walkthrough guides players through the initial combat encounters, resource management, and critical story moments as Shepard escapes Earth.

Getting Started

This mission is acquired automatically upon beginning the game.

Walkthrough

  1. Initial Briefing: After the introductory scene, you are introduced to Admiral David Anderson and briefed on the situation. Make dialogue choices to earn Morality Points. A brief scene with either Kaidan or Ashley occurs, depending on choices made in Mass Effect (if carrying a save over) or during Character Creation.
  2. Reaper Attack: A Reaper attack commences on the city, initiating combat.
  3. Follow Anderson: Once you gain control of Shepard, follow Anderson along the building exterior. Follow on-screen prompts for basic controls.
  4. Husk Encounters: Anderson will point out Husks scaling walls. Shoot them, then climb down a ladder and follow the path to the next building's roof where more Husks attempt to breach.
  5. Ammo Depletion & Melee: Fire at the Husks until you run out of ammo, forcing close-quarters combat. After eliminating the final Husk, a Reaper's laser beam opens a new path.
  6. Inside the Building: Open the Med Kit among the rubble. As you approach the next door, a Husk will attack. Follow the on-screen prompt for a Heavy melee kill.
  7. Child Encounter: A cutscene plays involving a child in the vents with a dialogue option. The child disappears soon after.
  8. Escape Route: Follow Anderson across the wreckage. Pick up ammo and reload your weapon. Follow Anderson out the window and around the corner.
  9. Reaper Destruction: Witness a ship destroyed by Reaper fire. The resulting shockwave destroys your platform.
  10. Cannibal Waves: You will face more waves of Cannibals while waiting for assistance.
  11. Normandy SR-2 Arrival: This encounter is scripted to end when you run out of ammo. The Normandy SR-2 arrives promptly to eliminate the remaining enemies.
  12. Reunion and Departure: Shepard jumps onto the Normandy, reuniting with either Kaidan or Ashley. Anderson remains on Earth to fight, reinstating Shepard as Commander. The mission concludes as the Normandy departs Earth, setting the stage for future events.