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In What Order should I do the Mass Effect 3 DLC?
- Thread starter BasilZero
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From memory Levithan is set earliest and you can play it as a prequel.
From ashes includes a party member so you want to do that early.
Omega. Whenever you want.
Citadel- is pure character fanservice and acts as an ending for each character in a lot of ways so play it just before the point of no return
From ashes includes a party member so you want to do that early.
Omega. Whenever you want.
Citadel- is pure character fanservice and acts as an ending for each character in a lot of ways so play it just before the point of no return
BasilZero
Member
I dont mind spoilers but will the game let me know when I'll be at a point of no return or what?
Thanks for the response too!
Psychoward
Banned
The problem with doing citadel after finishing the game is he's never gonna wanna play it after the ending.
But yeah do from ashes as soon as possible.
I'm currently doing a second playthrough with all the DLC.
From what I've heard:
From Ashes - As soon as it's available
Omega - After the
Leviathan - After completing
Citadel - After completing
so that
will be available.
From what I've heard:
From Ashes - As soon as it's available
Omega - After the
coup on the Citadel
Leviathan - After completing
Priority: Thessia
Citadel - After completing
Priority: Rannoch
Tali
SlipperyFishes
Banned
Hmm. From Ashes is a default mission near the start a few hours in. Do that so you have Javik.
I haven't touched Leviathan yet on this playthrough but I just turned off the One midway through Citadel and it holds up.
Never bought Omega because I heard it was kinda disposable. Anyone have hard thoughts to change my mind?
I haven't touched Leviathan yet on this playthrough but I just turned off the One midway through Citadel and it holds up.
Never bought Omega because I heard it was kinda disposable. Anyone have hard thoughts to change my mind?
This is wrong. Leviathan is best done after Thessia.
Badass female turian is enough for me.
All Bioware games have a very obvious point of no return. The game will be really obvious about it. Even asking you if you are sure you are ready for the mission
Theslammer
Member
From Ashes, do early.
I think the game makes it very obvious that once you go into the last mission, there's no going out. I don't think it specifies that it's called Citadel, so make sure you know what mission it is because Citadel is pretty damn meaty.
I think the game makes it very obvious that once you go into the last mission, there's no going out. I don't think it specifies that it's called Citadel, so make sure you know what mission it is because Citadel is pretty damn meaty.
I'm almost positive the game warns you, but
the Cerberus base right after Sanctuary
LegalEagleMike
Member
That Citadel pistol is so OP.
RecRoulette
Member
From Ashes as soon as possible for the party member.
Citadel should be the last thing you do before the end of the game.
The rest don't really matter too much
Citadel should be the last thing you do before the end of the game.
The rest don't really matter too much
Mass Effect
Member
You absolutely NEED to get Javik asap if you care about his
perspective on things. Go to Eden Prime the second you get the chance.
I'd probably do Leviathan earlier rather than later, but I don't think it matters all that much.
Hold off on Citadel until you've done I'd say Horizon (since that's one of the later missions). Really, just make sure you've met all your old squadmates before starting it. I'd say just wait until right before the point of no return.
Omega is whenever. It doesn't really matter.
The game makes it clear when you are about to go past the point of no return. It outright tells you to do anything else you want to do before starting that particular mission.
you can't do that. Unless you mean beat the game and start another playthrough just for the Citadel DLC, which I also wouldn't recommend.
Prothean
I'd probably do Leviathan earlier rather than later, but I don't think it matters all that much.
Hold off on Citadel until you've done I'd say Horizon (since that's one of the later missions). Really, just make sure you've met all your old squadmates before starting it. I'd say just wait until right before the point of no return.
Omega is whenever. It doesn't really matter.
The game makes it clear when you are about to go past the point of no return. It outright tells you to do anything else you want to do before starting that particular mission.
you can't do that. Unless you mean beat the game and start another playthrough just for the Citadel DLC, which I also wouldn't recommend.
Scrooge McDuck
Member
I'm supporting the notion to play "Citadel" after the ending. Even though it takes place beforehand, it's totally written and set-up as the last farewell to the characters and trilogy.
You can, actually. After the ending, the game put right before the point of no return, free to roam around.
Psychoward
Banned
Yeah the concept was silly and it being a day 1 dlc was stupid, but he was one of the better squad mates throughout the series.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
This is how I did it. I made a save at a few strategic points, finished the game, and then loaded up my old saves to play Citadel based on when I had the most squadmates.
The story feels right to be experienced after the ending, even if it's chronologically prior to the ending of ME3.
Back-In-Black
Banned
THIS is the correct order. Listen to this man.
Frozenprince
Banned
I think the concept for Javik was fine. He's not some mythical beast come to life. He was just a soldier. A guy. He didn't know anything more than the basic propaganda that the past was glorious at the point he lived.
He was just there to serve a purpose of illustrating loss and "humanize" the cost of losing the war.
He was just there to serve a purpose of illustrating loss and "humanize" the cost of losing the war.
Back-In-Black
Banned
Nonsene. Javik was amazing as was the twist on the Protheans being some enlightened race. Which is why the interactions between him and Liara are so great.
I'm currently playing ME3 and this is the order that I've done the DLC in so far:
From Ashes: As soon as it unlocks
Leviathan: Started as soon as it unlocked but sort of casually sprinkled the missions in between other things I was doing until I finished them
Omega: Waited until a while into the game because it locks you in for several self-contained hours
Citadel: Just unlocked it, I'll probably do it closer to the end of the game when I have everyone
From Ashes: As soon as it unlocks
Leviathan: Started as soon as it unlocked but sort of casually sprinkled the missions in between other things I was doing until I finished them
Omega: Waited until a while into the game because it locks you in for several self-contained hours
Citadel: Just unlocked it, I'll probably do it closer to the end of the game when I have everyone
This. One of his main roles is to demystify the Protheans.
SchrodingerC
Member
For the Leviathan, I'd say start it early in the game, then the second part after the Asari Monastery, and the final mission before the Sanctuary mssion.
HalfBakedProphet
Member
idk, the fact they made the Protheans such a letdown in-universe as well made it interesting.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Zaheer is on point.
From Ashes - As soon as you can (once the story opens up, around when you leave Mars)
As this mission is short and alone inconsequential as to who you have in your squad (except for Liara, who is a must), the key here is obtaining Javik early so you can use him in missions going forward as you please (his banter and insight is among the best of the squadmates), but more importantly keeps him active for the entire game on the Normandy so you can engage in all his dialogue and learn more about the Prothean Empire.
Omega - After Priority: Citadel (I think it's called, the major event)
This will allow you to engage in all dialogue and early Citadel quests with Aria, leading into her Omega ark. It's a total diversion quest but at least it fits in sensibly enough at this point in the narrative timeline.
Leviathan - After Priority: Thessia
Good entry point for the mission here. A nice "we need to know more" and balanced with the struggle.
Citadel - Post Game, or after Priority: Rannoch
Mass Effect 3 has no post game, so if you're absolutely intent on playing all the DLC in one arc then post Priority: Rannoch would be a great pick. You'll have the full crew, it's a nice final with them, and you can move on to the last arc of the game afterwards. That being said it's abundantly clear Citadel was written as very much a send off to the series. There's an abundance of call-backs, jokes, and thematic relevance to the Shepard you've crafted over three games and has a somewhat somber ending. Even though it canonically cannot take place after Mass Effect 3, it to me feels like the last thing players should experience as part of the Mass Effect Shepard Trilogy adventure.
From Ashes - As soon as you can (once the story opens up, around when you leave Mars)
As this mission is short and alone inconsequential as to who you have in your squad (except for Liara, who is a must), the key here is obtaining Javik early so you can use him in missions going forward as you please (his banter and insight is among the best of the squadmates), but more importantly keeps him active for the entire game on the Normandy so you can engage in all his dialogue and learn more about the Prothean Empire.
Omega - After Priority: Citadel (I think it's called, the major event)
This will allow you to engage in all dialogue and early Citadel quests with Aria, leading into her Omega ark. It's a total diversion quest but at least it fits in sensibly enough at this point in the narrative timeline.
Leviathan - After Priority: Thessia
Good entry point for the mission here. A nice "we need to know more" and balanced with the struggle.
Citadel - Post Game, or after Priority: Rannoch
Mass Effect 3 has no post game, so if you're absolutely intent on playing all the DLC in one arc then post Priority: Rannoch would be a great pick. You'll have the full crew, it's a nice final with them, and you can move on to the last arc of the game afterwards. That being said it's abundantly clear Citadel was written as very much a send off to the series. There's an abundance of call-backs, jokes, and thematic relevance to the Shepard you've crafted over three games and has a somewhat somber ending. Even though it canonically cannot take place after Mass Effect 3, it to me feels like the last thing players should experience as part of the Mass Effect Shepard Trilogy adventure.
BasilZero
Member
Thanks for all the responses!
Hmm I have the DLC installed as it says on Origin but I've gotten past Mars (unless this is a 2nd visit to Mars you mean).
Made it to the Citadel and talked with the Council and all - currently on Normandy - First Visit , is this where I get the DLC mission or what?
Hmm I have the DLC installed as it says on Origin but I've gotten past Mars (unless this is a 2nd visit to Mars you mean).
Made it to the Citadel and talked with the Council and all - currently on Normandy - First Visit , is this where I get the DLC mission or what?
Captain Tuttle
Member
I think you get a message from Hackett when you're on the Normandy
SchrodingerC
Member
Read an email from Hackett and your journal should add the Eden Prime mission.
The Lamonster
Member
Yep, this is what I did on my recent playthrough and it was perfect.
barneystuta83
Member
I've just finished my first play through of the game with no DLC.
Can I purchased the DLC and play it all at the point of no return?
With Andromeda out soon, I'd prefer to avoid a other play through.
Can I purchased the DLC and play it all at the point of no return?
With Andromeda out soon, I'd prefer to avoid a other play through.
MadLaughter
Member
TAKE JAVIK ON THE MISSION TITLED
PRIORITY: THESSIA.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
Since it's on PC you can mod your game to change the ending to a happy one and do the Citadel DLC as an epilogue.
Basically you combine this mod:
http://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect3/mods/265/?
with this mod:
http://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect3/mods/2/?
They're compatible and easy to install. The Citadel Epilogue mod will remove all references to the reaper war and makes it seem like it takes place after they have been defeated.
But since it's your first playthrough, if you want to experience the ME3 ending proper in all its...glory...you can.
Basically you combine this mod:
http://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect3/mods/265/?
with this mod:
http://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect3/mods/2/?
They're compatible and easy to install. The Citadel Epilogue mod will remove all references to the reaper war and makes it seem like it takes place after they have been defeated.
But since it's your first playthrough, if you want to experience the ME3 ending proper in all its...glory...you can.
I just finished the game with the DLC in order.
Ashes early.
Omega after priority citadel 2.
Citadel after Horizon
Leviathan last before the point of no return
Don't do Leviathan early, makes no sense before the Asari high councilor mission and the mood set is post that mission anyway
Ashes early.
Omega after priority citadel 2.
Citadel after Horizon
Leviathan last before the point of no return
Don't do Leviathan early, makes no sense before the Asari high councilor mission and the mood set is post that mission anyway
DeadlyParasite
Member
People incorrectly suggesting to do Citadel after
instead of after
. You'll completely miss out on having Miranda and her cutscenes.
Always do Citadel just before
Rannoch
Horizon
Always do Citadel just before
Priority: Cerberus HQ
Summer Haze
Banned
You just reminded me that I bought all three DLCs years ago and never played them...
I still have my 360 and ME3 too...
Hmm.
I still have my 360 and ME3 too...
Hmm.
OG Shaka Zulu
Member
Wish I had come across this. I did From Ashes right after the Priority Dreadnought and regret not unlocking Javik earlier. He's awesome.