Mass Effect Fanfiction
Commander Shepard's mission to save the galaxy from the Reapers.
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What is Mass Effect fanfiction?
Mass Effect fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Mass Effect universe. With over 35,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Mass Effect is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Commander Shepard, Garrus Vakarian, Tali'Zorah, Liara T'Soni, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Mass Effect Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Mass Effect stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
The Memory Of You
by SpaceVixen
Short One Shot of Kaidan grieving after the war is over.
The Arms that Hold Tomorrow
by echoes_of_arcadia
When Commander Alison "AJ" Shepard opens her eyes two years after her ship was destroyed, she's met not by Alliance colors, but the Cerberus insignia--the human supremacist, terrorist organizations behind her squad's death on Akuze and countless atrocities. The galaxy has gone on without her, yet on
What We're Made For
by RichmanBachard
Something is brought to Miranda's attention that she can no longer deny.
Endurance
by northfaced
“You ever talk with her?” James had gone out with his old buddy Charles, another marine. They were sharing a beer, loud music from the bar playing overhead. James took a swig of his beer. “I mean yeah, obviously.” “What’s she like?” James shrugged, letting the glass rim rest against his bottom lip f
Echoes of a Broken Bond
by BlueClanMarkings
Garrus Vakarian notices things. Like the way Shepard’s temper flares around Adrien Victus, and how old ghosts can’t stay buried during a galaxy-ending war.
Popular Mass Effect Ships
Shakarian
Garrus Vakarian/Shepard
Commander Shepard and Garrus Vakarian, whose partnership evolves from professional respect to deep romantic love across the galaxy-spanning trilogy.
45,000 works →
Shrios
Thane Krios/Shepard
Commander Shepard and Thane Krios, the drell assassin whose terminal illness adds tragic urgency to their romance.
22,000 works →
Garrus/Shepard
Garrus Vakarian/Shepard
Commander Shepard and Garrus Vakarian, the turian sniper whose calibrations and loyalty won over fans throughout the Mass Effect trilogy.
45,000 works →
Talizorah
Tali'Zorah/Shepard
Commander Shepard and Tali'Zorah vas Normandy, the brilliant quarian engineer whose romance involves literal trust with her life.
28,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Mass Effect fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 35,000 Mass Effect fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Mass Effect ships?
Popular Mass Effect pairings include Shakarian, Shrios, Garrus/Shepard. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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