The document provides details on how to allocate paragon and renegade points throughout the Mass Effect game based on dialogue choices. It lists various scenarios in the game and the number of paragon or renegade points awarded for each response option. For example, early in the game the player could gain 2 paragon points for saying "Are you okay?" to Ashley Williams, or 2 renegade points for saying "You abandoned them." The document then tracks the running total of paragon and renegade points awarded at different stages of the game.
The document provides details on how to allocate paragon and renegade points throughout the Mass Effect game based on dialogue choices. It lists various scenarios in the game and the number of paragon or renegade points awarded for each response option. For example, early in the game the player could gain 2 paragon points for saying "Are you okay?" to Ashley Williams, or 2 renegade points for saying "You abandoned them." The document then tracks the running total of paragon and renegade points awarded at different stages of the game.
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The document provides details on how to allocate paragon and renegade points throughout the Mass Effect game based on dialogue choices. It lists various scenarios in the game and the number of paragon or renegade points awarded for each response option. For example, early in the game the player could gain 2 paragon points for saying "Are you okay?" to Ashley Williams, or 2 renegade points for saying "You abandoned them." The document then tracks the running total of paragon and renegade points awarded at different stages of the game.
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Spacer/War Hero 20 Paragon Colonist/War Hero 15 Paragon Earthborn/War Hero 10 Paragon Spacer/Sole Survivor 15 Paragon, 5 Renegade Colonist/Sole Survivor 10 Paragon, 10 Renegade Earthborn/Sole Survivor 5 Paragon, 15 Renegade Spacer/Ruthless 10 Renegade Colonist/Ruthless 15 Renegade Earthborn/Ruthless 20 Renegade Prologue: Find the Beacon Edit Joker and Kaidan 2 Paragon for saying "I agree." 2 Renegade for saying "Cut the chatter!" Richard L. Jenkins and Doctor Chakwas 2 Paragon for saying "Relax, Jenkins." 2 Renegade for saying "Part of the job, Doc." First Contact 2 Paragon for saying "He deserves a burial." 2 Renegade for saying "Forget about him." Ashley Williams 2 Paragon for saying "Are you okay?" plus 2 Paragon for saying "Don't blame yourself." 2 Renegade for saying "You abandoned them." plus 2 Renegade for saying "Fine, come with us." The Scientists 2 Paragon for saying "You're safe." plus 9 Renegade for shutting up Manuel The Farmers 2 Paragon for saying "It's safe." plus 2 Renegade for Intimidating "You're holding out on me." need 1 Intimidate plus 2 Paragon for Charming "He may know something." need 2 Charm 2 Renegade for Intimidating "Is he worth dying for?" need 2 Intimidate The Smuggler 2 Paragon for saying "Let it go, Williams." (Must've gotten Powell's name from the Farmers) plus 2 Renegade for Intimidating "You're lying." need 3 Intimidate Kaidan back on the Normandy (if Shepard is female) 2 Paragon for saying "You helped." 2 Renegade for saying "The mission failed." Ashley back on the Normandy 2 Paragon for saying "You helped." 2 Renegade for saying "The mission failed." Total 22 Paragon, 8 freebies 29 Renegade, 15 freebies Citadel: Expose Saren Edit Arrival at the Citadel 2 Renegade for saying “They're blind.” Go to the Tower 2 Paragon for saying “Quit protecting him!” Citadel: Garrus 2 Paragon for saying “It was a big risk.” 2 Renegade for saying “Nice shot.” Take Down Fist (need 3 Charm or 3 Intimidate otherwise the workers will attack you no matter how fast you are.) 2 Paragon for Charming “Save yourselves.” need 3 Charm 2 Renegade for Intimidating “You're making a mistake.” need 3 Intimidate plus 2 Renegade for saying “You don't deserve to live.” 2 Renegade for saying “He deserved it.” Return to the Tower 2 Paragon for saying “It's the best solution.” 2 Renegade for saying “Quit holding us back!” Speak to the Ambassador 2 Paragon for saying “I'll be careful.” 2 Renegade for saying “That's your job.” Departing Speech 2 Paragon for saying “Humanity must do its part.” 2 Renegade for saying “Nobody's going to help us.” plus 2 Paragon for saying “Everyone is counting on us.” 2 Renegade for saying “Humanity's in this alone!” Navigator Pressly 2 Paragon for saying “They're on our side.” plus 2 Renegade for saying “You doubt my decisions?” Total 16 Paragon, 4 freebies 18 Renegade, 6 freebies Citadel: Assignments Edit Citadel: Asari Consort 2 Paragon for saying “Glad to help.” 2 Renegade for saying “Let's talk payment.” Citadel: Doctor Michel 2 Paragon for saying “Let's work this out.” 8 Paragon for Charming “You should reconsider.” need 6 Charm 2 Renegade for saying “Kill him.” 9 Renegade for Intimidating “Talk and you're dead!” need 3 Intimidate Citadel: The Fan (3rd encounter) 8 Paragon for Charming “It's not that easy,” “There are other fights,” or “Let's talk about trust.” need 2 Charm 9 Renegade for Intimidating “That's a load of crap,” “There are no good fights,” or “Here's a test.” need 2 Intimidate Citadel: Homecoming 8 Paragon for Charming “This isn't right.” need 2 Charm 8 Paragon for Charming “This is important.” need 3 Charm 9 Renegade for Intimidating “I'm releasing the body.” need 2 Intimidate 9 Renegade for Intimidating “This is war.” need 3 Intimidate Citadel: Jahleed's Secret (Citadel: Jahleed's Fears) 9 Renegade for saying “You're not leaving.” (not previously received “Citadel: Scan the Keepers” from Chorban) 8 Paragon for saying “No more.” (previously received “Citadel: Scan the Keepers” from Chorban) plus 8 Paragon for Charming “Then do it legally.” need 7 Charm 2 Renegade for Intimidating “Take it back!” need 6 Intimidate Citadel: Presidium Prophet 8 Paragon for Charming “This is unworthy of you.” need 4 Charm 8 Paragon for Charming “It's not causing trouble.” need 7 Charm 9 Renegade for Intimidating “There's trouble anyway.” need 6 Intimidate 9 Renegade for Intimidating “This is dangerous.” need 4 Intimidate Citadel: Reporter's Request (previously spoken to Emily Wong before dealing with Fist) 2 Renegade for Intimidating “You owe me more.” need 2 Intimidate Citadel: Rita's Sister and Chellick (Citadel: Rita's Sister) 2 Paragon for Charming “You don't need her.” need 7 Charm 2 Renegade for Intimidating “Pathetic.” need 6 Intimidate plus 8 Paragon for returning the shipment to Chellick 9 Renegade for fighting Jax Citadel: Xeltan's Complaint 2 Paragon for saying “Don't worry.” UNC: Hostile Takeover (Person of Interest) 8 Paragon for saying “No. I won't do this.” 2 Renegade for saying “Not a problem” or “I'll do it” plus 2 Paragon for saying “You're under arrest.” 8 Paragon for Charming “Walk away.” need 10 Charm 2 Renegade for saying “You better stay clean.” 9 Renegade for Intimidating “Disband the group.” need 7 Intimidate UNC: Privateers (Missing Person) 2 Paragon for saying “I'll do it.” 2 Renegade for saying “Forget it.” plus 2 Paragon for saying “This must be hard on you.” 2 Renegade for saying “You were fooling yourself.” Total 76 Paragon, 2 freebies 70 Renegade, 2 freebies Citadel: Assignments (after 1 plot world) Edit Citadel: Family Matter 8 Paragon for Charming “It's still her choice.” need 2 Charm 8 Paragon for Charming “It's worth it.” need 3 Charm 9 Renegade for Intimidating “You're not helping.” need 3 Intimidate 9 Renegade for Intimidating “Think of the child.” need 2 Intimidate Citadel: Planting a Bug 2 Paragon for saying “It's a good cause.” 8 Paragon for Charming “I've changed my mind.” need 4 Charm 9 Renegade for Intimidating “[LIE] I already did it.” need 5 Intimidate Citadel: The Fourth Estate 2 Paragon for saying “This interview is over.” 8 Paragon for Charming “The turians helped build it.” then “The crew is still Alliance.” need 6 Charm 2 Renegade for saying “Time to shut you up.” 9 Renegade for Intimidating “A great human innovation.” then “I command the Normandy.” need 5 Intimidate (Note: If you then use “This interview is over.” or “Time to shut you up.” for the next question, you do not get these points, only the above given 2 Paragon.) Citadel: Snap Inspection 2 Paragon for Charming “We need to build bridges.” need 9 Charm 2 Renegade for Intimidating “We need to kick ass.” need 9 Intimidate 2 Renegade for saying “I'm afraid so.” 2 Renegade for saying “Damn right I did.” UNC: Asari Diplomacy (Investigate Mercenaries) (Note: This assignment can be completed if Shepard goes directly to Sharjila, thus skipping this section's requirement of having finished one mission.) 2 Paragon for saying “Don't bother.” 2 Renegade for saying “It better be.” Total 34 Paragon, 0 freebies 38 Renegade, 2 freebies After 2 Plot Worlds Edit After 2 plot worlds the Council contacts you 2 Paragon for saying “Good.” plus 2 Renegade for saying “This is my investigation.” Noveria: Geth Interest Edit Port Hanshan Docking Bay 2 Paragon for saying “We'll cooperate.” plus 2 Renegade for saying “I'm keeping my gun.” Talking with Maeko Matsuo after speaking with Gianna Parasini 2 Paragon for saying “Forget about it.” 2 Renegade for saying “Humiliating, wasn't it?” Noveria: Smuggling - you need either 6 Charm or 4 Intimidate to get Opold to tell you who the recipient is before you can sell it to Inamorda 2 Renegade for selling the package directly to Inamorda Noveria: Espionage Refuse the job o 8 Paragon for saying “Not this time.” (ends the mission) Take the job o 2 Paragon for saying “This is wrong.” o 2 Renegade for saying “It's done.” Tell Rafael Vargas “An asari asked me to spy.” o 2 Paragon for saying “I told him about you.” o 9 Renegade for saying “[LIE] It's done” Break-In 8 Paragon for Charming “You're here illegally.” need 6 Charm 9 Renegade for Intimidating “You can't take us.” need 8 Intimidate plus 2 Paragon for saying “They didn't give me a choice.” 2 Renegade for saying “Bring it on.” Lorik Qui'in 24 Paragon for Charming “You'd be a hero.” need 5 Charm 25 Renegade for Intimidating “Damn right I will.” need 5 Intimidate The Evidence Talk to Administrator Anoleis o 25 Renegade for saying “Gianna is investigating you.” o After saying “No. You're guilty” or “What do I get out of this?” 9 Renegade for making a deal with Anoleis Talk to Gianna if you don't make a deal with Anoleis or were able to keep the evidence o 8 Paragon for saying “I convinced Qui'in.” plus talk to Matsuo o 2 Paragon for saying “He was a criminal.” o 2 Renegade for saying “Your opinion doesn't matter.” To Rift Station 2 Paragon for saying “I'll see what I can do.” 2 Renegade for saying “I'm not here to help.” plus 2 Paragon for saying “No problem.” 2 Renegade for running without fighting and saying “You're welcome.” or “You couldn't handle it?” Noveria: Quarantine 24 Paragon for completing the assignment The Rachni Queen 24 Paragon for letting her go 25 Renegade for killing her Report to the Council Queen freed: o 2 Paragon for saying “They won't.” o 2 Renegade for saying “Should I guess?” 2 Paragon for saying “Not these ones. Queen killed: o 2 Paragon for saying “It was the only way.” o 2 Renegade for saying “Sometimes.” Total 112 Paragon, 26 freebies 107 Renegade, 6 freebies Feros: Geth Attack Edit Inform Fai Dan 2 Paragon for saying "Happy to help." 2 Renegade for saying "I didn't do it for you." Talking to Calantha Blake 2 Paragon for saying "What's wrong?" 2 Renegade for saying "I hope you're not contagious." Talking to Ian Newstead in the tunnels 2 Paragon for saying "Can I help?" 2 Renegade for saying "Kill him." Feros: Geth in the Tunnels 8 Paragon for completing the mission Feros: Power Cells 8 Paragon for completing the mission Feros: Varren Meat 8 Paragon for completing the mission plus 2 Renegade for saying "Just pay up." Feros: Water Restoration 8 Paragon for completing the mission Exit ExoGeni 2 Paragon for saying "I believe you," 2 Renegade for saying "I don't care." Speak with Refugees 24 Paragon for Charming "What about the big picture?" need 12 Charm 25 Renegade for Intimidating "I'll kill you first." need 10 Intimidate o 2 Paragon for saying "Sounds logical." o 2 Renegade for saying "Can't take that chance." plus 2 Paragon for accepting the grenades 2 Renegade for saying "No." (you still get the grenades) Minimize Casualties (16) 2-32 Paragon 2 for each colonist saved 2-32 Renegade 2 for each colonist killed The Thorian 2 Paragon for saying "Let the colonists go." 2 Renegade for saying "I'll destroy you." plus 8 Paragon for mission completion Shiala 9 Renegade for saying "I can't let you live." Report to the Council 2 Paragon for saying "I help everyone." 2 Renegade for saying "Don't be stupid!" o 2 Paragon for saying "I understood it." 2 Paragon for saying "I help everyone." (if you saved the colonists) or "I wanted to help them." (if you killed the colonists) Ambassador Donnel Udina's Reaction at the Presidium 2 Paragon for saying "That's all you care about?" (Must be done before another core world is completed) Total 116 Paragon, 46 freebies 84 Renegade, 13 freebies Virmire Edit Virmire: Wrex and the Genophage Calm Wrex o 28 Paragon for Charming “These aren't your people!” need 8 Charm o 28 Paragon for saying “I wouldn't do this otherwise.” Or “We are.” (must complete Wrex: Family Armor) o 9 Renegade for Intimidating “Don't be so naïve.” need 8 Intimidate Kill Wrex o 25 Renegade for “[Shoot Wrex.]” plus o 2 Paragon for saying “Damn it.” o 8 Paragon for saying “I'm in command.” Virmire: Assisting Kirrahe's Team 2 Paragon for Disrupted Communications plus 2 Paragon for Destroyed Satellite Uplink plus 8 Paragon for Destroyed Geth Flyers plus The Alarm 8 Paragon for saying “They've got enough trouble.” 9 Renegade for saying “They can handle it.” Cell Block B (Menos Avot) 8 Paragon for saying “All right. Let him out.” 2 Renegade for saying “No.” or “Sorry. I can't risk it.” Cell Block A (Ganto Imness) 2 Paragon for saying “I think I can trust you.” or “I'm letting you out.” 9 Renegade for saying “Too risky.” o 2 Paragon for saying “I think I can trust you.” or “I'm letting you out.” plus 2 Paragon for saying “They're no threat.” 2 Renegade for saying “Open the door and kill them.” or “Eliminate them.” Rana Thanoptis 9 Renegade for saying “Too late.” Make a Choice 2 Paragon for saying “I'm sorry.” 2 Renegade for saying “Of course it was.” Saren 2 Paragon for Charming “Join me.” need 7 Charm 2 Renegade for Intimidating “Sovereign will betray you.” need 7 Intimidate Report to the Council 2 Paragon for saying “You need proof?” 2 Renegade for saying “Screw you!” o 2 Paragon for saying “You have to trust me.” Total 66 Paragon, 10 freebies 62 Renegade, 20 freebies Race Against Time: Report to the Council Edit “It's Just Politics” 2 Renegade for saying “You son of a bitch.” Citadel: Negotiator's Request 8 Paragon for Charming “You need help.” need 8 Charm 2 Renegade for Intimidating “No. You'll go now.” need 7 Intimidate 2 Paragon for talking him into getting treatment and still getting the stim for him (conversation option missing, see Talk page) 9 Renegade for “(Give him the depressant.)” Citadel: Our Own Worst Enemy 2 Paragon for saying “I won't support you.” 2 Renegade for saying “You have my support.” Total 10 Paragon, 1 freebies 13 Renegade, 2 freebies Race Against Time: Go to Ilos Edit Enter the Archives 2 Paragon for saying “That's monstrous!” or “You betrayed them.” 2 Renegade for saying “It was necessary.” Save the Citadel 24 Paragon for Charming “That's not true.” need 9 Charm 25 Renegade for Intimidate “It's never too late!” need 9 Intimidate (both choices only require 9 points if you used a Charm / Intimidate option when speaking to Saren on Virmire) The Council's Fate 8 Paragon and 9 Renegade for saying “Concentrate on Sovereign.” 28 Paragon for saying “Save the Council.” 29 Renegade for saying “Let the Council die.” Total 54 Paragon 56 Renegade Other Assignments Edit Tali and the Geth 1 Paragon for saying “All right.” or “Take it.” 1 Renegade for saying “I can't take that risk.” UNC: Dead Scientists (Doctor at Risk) 8 Paragon for Charming “This isn't Justice.” need 10 Charm 2 Renegade for “[Shoot him]” 9 Renegade for Intimidating “Let me do it.” need 8 Intimidate UNC: ExoGeni Facility (Investigate Facility) 8 Paragon for saying “I can't do that.” 9 Renegade for saying “I should kill you right now!” UNC: Geth Incursions 2 Renegade for saying “I don't have time for this!” UNC: Hades' Dogs 8 Paragon for saying “I don't trust you.” 9 Renegade for saying “Sounds good.” UNC: Hostage 2 Paragon for saying “You don't have to die.” 8 Paragon for Charming “You need Burns!” need 6 Charm 2 Renegade for saying “Take them down!” 9 Renegade for Intimidating “Don't be stupid.” need 5 Intimidate UNC: Lost Module 6 Paragon for finding the data module without killing a space monkey o 4 Renegade for killing a space monkey outside 4 Renegade for killing a space monkey UNC: Major Kyle (Strange Transmission) 2 Paragon for saying “Maybe I can reason with him” plus 2 Paragon for Charming “He needs my help.” need 3 Charm 2 Renegade for Intimidating “He'll get you all killed!” need 5 Intimidate plus 2 Paragon for saying “I tried to help you.” 8 Paragon for Charming “You can't help them now.” need 7 Charm 2 Renegade for saying “Enough crazy talk.” 9 Renegade for Intimidating “Surrender or they all die!” need 8 Intimidate UNC: Rogue VI 2 Renegade for saying “I've heard that before.” plus 2 Paragon for saying “Was anyone hurt?” Total 53 Paragon, 10 freebies 56 Renegade, 8 freebies X57: Bring Down the Sky Edit Talking to Simon Atwell at Torch Station #1 Exit 2 Paragon for saying “They're not all like this.” 2 Renegade for saying “Why wouldn't they.” Talking to Charn 8 Paragon for Charming “Forget Balak.” need 2 Charm 8 Paragon for Intimidating “Don't be stupid.” need 2 Intimidate 9 Renegade for “[Attack him]” Talking to Balak 24 Paragon for “[Let him got to save hostages]” o After saying “I'm not like him.” to Simon Atwell 2 Paragon for saying “Only temporarily.” 25 Renegade for “[Attack him]” o [Leave him to die] or [Leave him for the alliance] After saying “No one could've done better.” to Simon Atwell 2 Renegade for saying “Damn right I am.” 2 Renegade for saying “As hard as possible.” Total 36 Paragon 38 Renegade Alignment Specific Assignments Edit UNC: Besieged Base 2 Renegade for saying “That's not my problem.” (won't get the assignment) 8 Paragon for 1-4 researchers killed 24 Paragon for 0 researchers killed 9 Renegade for 5+ researchers killed UNC: The Negotiation 8 Paragon for completing the mission peacefully 9 Renegade for refusing to negotiate with Lord Darius and killing him and his men o 25 Renegade for completing the mission violently Background Specific Assignments (only get one) Edit Citadel: I Remember Me (Colonist) 8 Paragon for “[Give her the sedative.]” 9 Renegade for “[Use the sedative]” 9 Renegade for saying “Shoot her. That's an order.” Citadel: Old Friends (Earthborn) 2 Paragon for saying “I've got a warning.” or “This changes things.” o 8 Paragon for Charming “This won't help you.” need 6 Charm o 9 Renegade for Intimidating “So what?” or “Do whatever you want.” o 9 Renegade for “(Shoot him.)” 9 Renegade for Charming “I need your help.” need 8 Charm 9 Renegade for Intimidating “Make it negotiable.” Citadel: Old, Unhappy, Far-Off Things (Spacer) 2 Paragon for saying “I'll give you the money.” 2 Renegade for saying “You're just a drunk.” o After talking to your mother 8 Paragon for saying “I'll give you 20 for food.” 8 Paragon for Charming “The Veteran's Affairs Office” need 4 Charm 2 Renegade for saying “Screw you.” 9 Renegade for Intimidating “No one understands! Waaah!” need 5 Intimidate Total Possible Edit These totals do not include the starting points from your background and psych profile choices. They also do not include getting both alignment assignments, since if you are trying to maximize one extreme you cannot get enough points for both. Pre-Ilos without Bring Down the Sky (BDtS): 539 Paragon, 515 Renegade with BDtS: 575 Paragon, 553 Renegade Total without BDtS: 593 Paragon, 571 Renegade with BDtS: 629 Paragon, 609 Renegade Totals Needed Edit It is possible to achieve 75% in both Paragon and Renegade on your initial playthrough without investing character points into Charm or Intimidate. The Bring Down the Sky totals apply if and only if you land on Asteroid X57; otherwise the "without" totals apply even if you have the DLC installed. Without Bring Down the Sky 32.4 (10%) First Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point Spectre Second Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point 81.0 (25%) Third Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point, First Passive Ability gained 162.0 (50%) Second Passive Ability gained 243.0 (75%) Fourth Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point, Third Passive Ability gained 259.2 (80%) Morality Quest unlocks 291.6 (90%) Alternate Morality Quest Unlocks (if you have already unlocked 80% Renegade, UNC: The Negotiation, on current playthrough this requires 90% Paragon to unlock UNC: Besieged Base on current playthrough and vice versa) 324.0 (100%) Full Bar With Bring Down the Sky 34.0 (10%) First Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point Spectre Second Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point 85.0 (25%) Third Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point, First Passive Ability gained 170.0 (50%) Second Passive Ability gained 255.0 (75%) Fourth Charm/Intimidate unlock + free point, Third Passive Ability gained 272.0 (80%) Morality Quest unlocks 306.0 (90%) Alternate Morality Quest Unlocks (if you have already unlocked 80% Paragon, UNC: Besieged Base, on current playthrough this requires 90% Renegade to unlock UNC: The Negotiation on current playthrough and vice versa) 340.0 (100%) Full Bar