Is it better to be renegade or paragon?

Being Paragon or Renegade will greatly impact Shepard's dialogue and quick-time actions throughout the games. Overall, it can be said that Renegade Shepard's dialogue is much funnier and more memorable. After all, Paragon Shepard is patient and kind which leaves little room for "creativity".
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Is it better to play Renegade or Paragon?

That's not a hard rule (Renegade players will also be able to use persuasion), but if you're generally more interested in using charisma and logic over fear and brute force, Paragon is much more likely to offer roughly what you're looking for.
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What's the difference between Paragon and Renegade?

There are two Moralities in the game: Paragon for good actions, and Renegade for bad actions. Unlike games like Knights of the old Republic or inFamous (which move a needle up and down a single meter), in Mass Effect performing good and bad actions earn Paragon and Renegade points.
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Can you be a paragon and a renegade?

Mass Effect's morality system handles "Good" vs. "Evil" in terms of two independent ratings of "Paragon" and "Renegade". It is very possible for a hero who is primarily Paragon to also have earned some Renegade points along the way, though this does not typically detract from his Paragon score.
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Is renegade Paragon or Canon?

The short answer is neither Paragon nor Renegade Commander Shepard is canon.
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Mass Effect 3: Paragon/Renegade Reputation System EXPLAINED!



Can you get the best ending in me3 as a renegade?

Yes. Here is a list of largely spoiler free ending info with requirements listed, you have to click to expand the spoiler for each ending. Morality doesn't affect whether you can get the "best" ending, though whether or not you saved the Collector base in ME2 forces your hand for certain ending levels.
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Who is the best romance in Mass Effect?

Liara T'Soni

Liara's status as by far the best long-term romance option in the original Mass Effect game is already reason enough to rank her high on this list, but her lofty placement is really all about how your relationship with Liara evolves across the trilogy.
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Is renegade evil Mass Effect?

People seem to misrepresent the paragon/renegade system as being a good vs. evil. This is incorrect. Shepard is a good guy regardless of being a renegade or a paragon.
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Does Paragon or Renegade matter me3?

Paragon and Renegade actions are always the result of decisions – if you only have one way to do something, then doing it increases your reputation in general. So if you want to play as a purely Paragon player without ever getting Renegade points, you can do that. Your reputation increases as you complete missions.
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What happens if you max out paragon and renegade?

Here's what you gain by using this exploit to max out both the Paragon and Renegade Morality bars: Unlocking all 12 Charm / Intimidate points for purchase in the Squad Menu. If you then buy all of these, you'll be able to choose any decision in the game. Unlocking both Morality Missions.
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What is the best class in Mass Effect 2?

Infiltrator is also a bit better in the sequels, but they're arguably still your best overall option in Mass Effect if you want to pick a class that can use some of the game's better tech abilities.
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Does Paragon and Renegade carry over?

While your Paragon and Renegade Points do not transfer over in full, a portion of them will be. So, if you were heavily Paragon in Mass Effect, then you'll start Mass Effect 2 with a chunk of Paragon Points already on your stat bar.
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Do you need full Paragon in Mass Effect?

If you don't commit hard enough to Paragon or Renegade, you might miss out on certain story beats and options that can have devastating, wide-reaching effects on the story as it progresses.
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Do choices matter in Mass Effect 2?

For a game that centers around player choice and narrative impact, many seemingly big decisions in Mass Effect 2 don't actually matter much at all. Player freedom is at the very heart of the Mass Effect series, but when choice is so central, some choices ultimately don't end up mattering as much as others.
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What does renegade do in Mass Effect?

Renegade. Renegade facial scarring in Mass Effect 2 In Mass Effect 2, there is no separate Intimidate skill; the success of Intimidate (red) dialogue choices is determined directly from the Renegade score instead. Renegade points will also deepen the facial scarring Shepard has after the Lazarus reconstruction.
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Does Paragon level reset Mass Effect?

Mass Effect → Mass Effect (Existing Characters)

You can then explore the galaxy again. Shepard's level, talents, specialization and equipment all carry over, but Paragon / Renegade scales, weapon manufacture licenses, and medi-gel / grenade stock upgrades are reset, as are your Codex entries and assignments.
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What is the best ending in Mass Effect 3?

You've just achieved the best ending in Mass Effect 3 where Shepard lives. All you have to do is pick the Destroy ending with a Total Military Strength of 7800 or more at the Crucible. (Video by crackheadcoffeecup.)
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What order should I do the missions in Mass Effect 3?

Mass Effect 3 mission order
  1. Priority: Earth.
  2. Priority: Mars.
  3. Priority: Citadel I.
  4. From Ashes Mass Effect 3 DLC – Priority: Eden Prime – to recruit a new squadmate.
  5. Priority: Palaven – James, Garrus, and Liara are good companions here.
  6. N7: Cerberus Lab.
  7. Priority: Sur'Kesh – Garrus and Liara.
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How important is reputation in me3?

Reputation is a device implemented in Mass Effect 3 that influences how the player interacts with the game's characters. Characters who would otherwise neglect the player will take the player more seriously as their popularity grows, and will react differently in dialogue.
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What did Shepard do on Torfan?

If Commander Shepard has the Ruthless background, the Commander's reputation was cemented at Torfan. Shepard pursued the batarians and wiped them out, even those who surrendered, at the cost of many lives from the Commander's own unit. This earned Shepard the epithet "Butcher of Torfan".
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Is Cerberus evil Mass Effect?

Through this framing, Mass Effect 2 makes your eventual partnership with Cerberus seem like a necessary evil, but in reality, by working with Cerberus, Shepard lends them the legitimacy they need to bring further destruction and pain to the galaxy.
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Who is best girl in Mass Effect?

The Best Mass Effect Romances
  • Garrus: Mass Effect 3. ...
  • Kelly: Mass Effect 2. ...
  • Ashley: Mass Effect 3. ...
  • Thane: Mass Effect 2. ...
  • Tali: Mass Effect 2. ...
  • Miranda: Mass Effect 2. ...
  • Liara: Mass Effect 3. ...
  • Garrus: Mass Effect 2.
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Does Tali ever show her face?

Tali's face was eventually shown at the end of Mass Effect 3 to those who romanced the character via a picture in Shepard's cabin. Her design was based on the Photoshop of a human stock photo model - something which angered some of the character's fans.
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Can a female Shepard romance Jack?

As a female Shepherd in Mass Effect 2, you can have main storyline romances with Garrus Vakarian, Jacob Taylor or Thane Krios. There's no option for a female relationship with Jack, although it has recently been revealed that this was once considered as an option for the original release.
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What is the most Paragon ending ME3?

Mass Effect 3's control ending is effectively the trilogy's Paragon ending. If the player chooses to have Shepard assume control of the Reapers the harvest is stopped, the Mass Relay system is rebuilt by the now-benevolent Reapers, and all synthetic life survives.
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