Fireman Carry Begone (LE3)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #274 of 389 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I am of the firm opinion that the way Shepard carries the Virmire Survivor at the end of Priority: Mars is both silly and very stupid. Fireman carries are great! But the VS just experienced blunt force head trauma. Why are we carrying them like a sack of potatoes? This mod seeks to rectify that by swapping the carry animation for both Shepards and both Virmire Survivors to the bridal carry animation, regardless of gender and/or relationship status.
Please protect their head a little better, Shep.
REQUIREMENTS:
- LE3 Community Patch
I do not take any modding requests. I do not take any modding commissions. Do not ask about either. You will be directed right back to this disclaimer!
The MShep and Femshep in the screenshots are both personal sculpts. I will not be releasing either of them or any of their assets for public use at any point, now or in the future.
MODS USED IN SCREENSHOTS/BANNER:
Mira's Armory for Shepard II (LE3)
N7 Ashley and Kaidan Armor for Shepard - ME3 Legendary edition
Practical Bodies for Squadmates (MELE3)
Project Variety (LE3)
COMPATIBILITY:
No known compatibility issues.
INSTALLATION:
This mod needs to be installed using ME3Tweaks Mod Manager. To install, simply click the "Mod Manager Download" button and then click "Import mods" to import the mod into the mod manager. Alternatively, you can manually download the mod, drag and drop onto the mod manager, and then click "Import mods". From there, simply click "Apply Mod" to apply the mod into your game.
I DO NOT SUPPORT MANUAL INSTALLATION. You will not get help from me if you attempt to manually install the mod in any way.
UNINSTALLATION:
To uninstall this mod, simply click the "Manage Target" tab in ME3Tweaks. From there, you can either "Disable" or "Delete" the mod from your game. The "Disable" option disables the mod in your game. The "Delete" option fully removes the mod and all installed files from your installation.
The ME3Tweaks Toolset Devs for the tools used to make this mod. The creation of this mod would not have been possible without their work on the Legendary Explorer toolset. I am extremely grateful for them and all the work they've put into these tools!
The LE3 Community Patch team for creating the LE3 patch and framework, and making an open resource out of the patched files. This mod would not have been possible without y'all! <3
Scottina123 for giving me patching permissions for the very fantastic Project Variety! Many thanks
Fireman Carry Begone (LE3) is a small gameplay mod for Mass Effect Legendary Edition that replaces the fireman carry animation with a bridal carry for the Virmire Survivor scene on Priority: Mars. It works for all genders and relationship statuses, requiring only LE3. With 56 endorsements and 1,212 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated tweak for players who prefer a different cinematic feel.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective: does exactly what it says, no extra bloat.
- Community-tested with 56 endorsements and over 1,200 downloads.
- Adds a touch of romance or dignity to a key story moment, regardless of relationship.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one specific scene — if you want broader animation overhauls, this won't help.
- Last updated in March 2026 — may not be compatible with future patches or mods that alter the same scene.
For Mass Effect players who want to change the tone of the Priority: Mars carry scene, especially those who find the fireman carry awkward or out of character. Also for players who enjoy small, focused tweaks that enhance cinematic moments. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or if you don't care about animation details.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod only affects LE3, make sure you're modding the Legendary Edition version of Mass Effect 3, not the original.
- If you use a mod manager like ME3Tweaks Mod Manager, you can install this mod directly and it will handle file placement automatically.
- If you're manually installing, back up the original animation files before replacing them, so you can revert if needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mass Effect Mods
- Author
- miramini
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,212
- Endorsements
- 56
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/13/2026
- Updated
- 3/13/2026
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