Kaidan Alenko is one of three romance options available inMass Effect 1, but can only be courted by a female Shepard. He is also a romance option inMass Effect 3, where those playing as a male Shepard can also start a relationship with him. Beginning a relationship with Kaidan in the first game can lead to a complete arc with him inMass Effect: Legendary Edition.
How to Romance Kaidan in Mass Effect 1
Those playing as a female Shepard inMass Effect: Legendary Editionwill have Kaidan pull them from the Prothean beacon on Eden Prime.Choosing Paragon options toward Kaidan in the conversation between them and Doctor Chakwas will get romancing Kaidan off to a good start.
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Afterlocating Liara inMass Effect 1, or completing Feros or Noveria, players can talk to Kaidan opposite the Med Bay and ask him about his past.Respond with “No, just you” when he asks if Shepard makes a habit of getting this personal with everyone. Don’t worry if any of the other options were picked, they won’t lock out the relationship.
Once players have completed another main mission, they can have a long conversation with Kaidan again. He may comment on the Commander’s interest inromancing Liara inMass Effect, and Shephard should either deny this or ask Kaidan what he really wants to talk about. Near the end of the conversation about cutting corners, Kaidan will imply Shephard is special to him.Respond with “Special?” and “You’re not” to continue romancing Kaidan.
After completing Feros, Noveria, and recruiting Liara, Shepard will be confronted by Kaidan and Liara if players have tried to romance them both. They will force Shepard to choose between them, somake sure to choose Kaidan.
Once the confrontation has been dealt with, or after talking with the council if players have not been romancing two companions, talk with Kaidan again, who will open up further about his past. When questioned before or after Virmire again, he will comment on their budding relationship.Renegade choices inMass Effectwith Kaidan don’t seem to affect romancing him, but players shouldchoose neutral and Paragon options when talking about starting a relationshipto ensure they don’t lock out his romance path.
It’s essential to save Kaidan whenchoosing between Ashley and Kaidanon the Virmire mission, as the companion left behind will die. After Virmire is completed and players are grounded at the Citadel, Kaidan will appear in a cutscene with Shepard on the Normandy. Be as nice as possible to him, and the conversation will lead to the pair almost kissing.
How to Get Romance Scene With Kaidan
The conclusion to the romance with Kaidan occurs on the way to the final planet, Ilos. He will come to Shepard’s quarters and initiate a romantic encounter. Choose the neutral orParagon choices inMass Effectto see this scene.Kaidan will now be locked in as Shepard’s previous romance option while playingMass Effect 2and3,and the Paramour Trophy/Achievement will unlock.
Mass Effect: Legendary Editionis out now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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