Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Mass Effect Legendary Edition

Background Selection

Choose your Commander Shepard's background in Mass Effect Legendary Edition to influence dialogue options, War Assets, and unique side quests.

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Background Selection

Your Commander Shepard's background is more than just flavor text; it subtly shapes dialogue options, grants unique War Assets in Mass Effect 3, and can even unlock specific side quests or interactions throughout the trilogy. While it doesn't drastically alter core gameplay, choosing a background that resonates with your playstyle and role-playing preferences can sificantly enhance your experience.

There are two primary choices to make:

  • Pre-Service History: This defines Shepard's life before joining the Alliance military.
  • Psychological Profile: This describes a sificant event during Shepard's military career.

Each combination offers different dialogue choices and occasional reputation (Paragon/Renegade) boosts in specific situations. Consider how you want your Shepard to be perceived and what kind of past you envision for them. For instance, a "Spacer" background often provides more insight into Alliance politics, while a "Sole Survivor" might have a more cynical outlook.