Summary
Wrex is one of the first companions that Commander Shepard meets in theMass Effectseries, and he is one of the greatest and most memorable. Over the course of theMass Effecttrilogy, Shepard works alongside several different crewmates, with both humans and aliens making up the commander’s most loyal partners. Throughout the series, only the most steadfast of allies would be able to withstand the incredible amount of danger that Commander Shepard and the Normandy face when saving the universe from the myriad of threats they face. Among these noble names is the powerful Krogan warrior Wrex.
Commander Shepard would not have survived the road toMass Effect 3’s potential endingswithout the assistance of their crewmates. Initially assisted only by pilot Joker and Biotic expert Kaidan, Shepard’s party grows to feature several different character classes as well as species. Some, such as Turian sniper Garrus, end up being long-term companions, while others only stick around for a single game. These crewmates not only help Shepard in battle, but they also have their own missions to undertake as well, and they can offer their own opinions on a situation from time to time. It’s almost impossible to imagineMass Effectwithout Shepard’s crewmates.
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Wrex is a Powerful and Entertaining Mass Effect Companion
When it comes to quality crewmates, one should think twice before passing onMass Effect’s underappreciated Urdnot Wrex. A Krogan Battlemaster that Shepard first meets on the Citadel, Wrex is a solid crewmate based on combat ability alone. Equipped with a large health pool and the ability to wear heavy armor, Wrex can last a long time in a fight, and his shotgun and assault rifle let him give as good as he gets. In addition to physical might, Wrex also has biotic abilities that help on offense as well as defense. In a pure combat situation, Wrex is one of Shepard’s best options.
A big perk for Wrex outside of his combat ability is his personality, which makes him one ofMass Effect’s more lovable characters. As a tough old mercenary, he’s one of the more morally grey companions from the first game, which is often reflected in his aggressive ideas for approaching problems. Despite that, Wrex is a character with a surprising amount of charisma. He manages to form a genuine friendship with several members of the crew, most notably Shepard themselves. He also has his moments of snark and humor, best shown in the elevator conversations he has with other crewmates in the first game.
One of the most notable aspects of Wrex’s character is the amount of development that he gets during the trilogy. IfWrex is saved inMass Effect, he will eventually become the leader of the Krogan on Tuchanka. Having started the series as a grumpy mercenary only in it for the money, as a king Wrex puts his full effort into trying to save the Krogan and ensure that they can have a more positive future. This evolution can be seen as early as his reunion with Shepard inMass Effect 2, with his joyful reaction to seeing his old friend again being downright heartwarming.
Wrex is a character that is a lot of fun to have around, not only for gameplay purposes, but also due to how enjoyable of a character he is. Seeing Wrexreturn forMass Effect 4would be a welcome surprise, although it’s a mystery as to what else could be done with his story. At the end ofMass Effect 3, provided he survived, Wrex is in a good place, leading the Krogans toward a new age of prosperity.Mass Effectplayers should give Wrex a shot in their next playthrough because his story is worth the time investment.
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