Mass Effect Legendary Edition – Eden Prime & The Beacon (Episode 1) – No Commentary Walkthrough

In this first episode of my Mass Effect Legendary Edition story walkthrough, we hit the ground running on Eden Prime.
We land with Kaidan and Ashley, push through Geth resistance, and race to secure the Prothean Beacon before it’s too late – all with clean, no-commentary gameplay focused on the story, atmosphere, and combat flow.

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Episode Highlights

In this episode, we:

• Respond to the distress call from Eden Prime

• Fight through Geth forces and drones across the colony

• Meet Ashley Williams and add her to the squad

• Discover the Prothean Beacon and trigger Shepard’s first terrifying vision

• Set up the core mystery around Saren and the Geth invasion

This episode is perfect if you’re:

• Just starting Mass Effect Legendary Edition and want to see how a clean, story-first run handles Eden Prime

• Playing along and need a calm, no-commentary reference for combat, positioning, and pacing

• Rewatching Mass Effect’s story and want a cinematic experience without UI clutter or chatter

Quests & Sections Covered (Timestamps)

• 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Character Creation & Class Selection

• 09:36 - Normandy Crew (Pressly, Dr. Chakwas, Jenkins)

• 17:42 - Briefing with Nihlus and Captain Anderson

• 26:00 - Mission: Eden Prime Falls

• 30:52 - Meeting Gunnery Chief Ashley Williams

• 36:00 - The Beacon & The Geth Attack

• 1:04:30 - Debrief with Crew Members

• 1:09:53 - Arrival at The Citadel

• 1:23:31 - Meeting Garrus Vakarian

• 1:24:56 - The Council Meeting

• 1:27:37 - Ambassador Udina and Captain Anderson

• 1:36:23 - The Keepers (Chorban Side Quest)

• 1:38:23 - Exploring the Citadel

Tips If You’re Playing Along

If you’re playing Mass Effect Legendary Edition while you watch, here are a few things to keep in mind for Eden Prime:

• Combat tip:
  Use cover early and often. Eden Prime is a great place to get used to popping in and out of cover while your shields recharge.

• Build tip:
  Don’t be afraid to experiment with your class abilities here – it’s a safe space to learn how your powers control the battlefield.

• Loot & XP tip:
  Check side paths and small outbuildings for extra loot and XP. Those early upgrades make the next missions smoother.

• Story tip:
  Pay attention to every line about the Protheans and the beacon. This vision sets up a lot of the mystery that drives the rest of the game.

Continue the Walkthrough

This is Episode 1 of my Mass Effect Legendary Edition walkthrough, so there’s no previous episode.

Once the next part is live, update this section like this:

• Next episode: [Mass Effect Legendary Edition – Citadel & Saren’s Trial (Episode 2)]

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