Morality Guide (Mass Effect 3)

This page is intended to show the exact conversation and/or action triggers to receive Paragon and Renegade points.

Prologue: Earth
Talk to Anderson
 * 2 for saying "We should have prepared more."
 * 2 for saying "I'm certain."

Talk to Alliance brass
 * 2 for saying "We stand together."
 * 2 for saying "Survival at any cost."

Follow Anderson to spaceport
 * 2 for saying "Let me help you."
 * 2 for saying "Get out of there!"

Follow Anderson through rubble
 * 2 for saying "I understand how you feel."
 * 2 for saying "It's war. People die."

Priority: Mars
Operate the environmental controls
 * 2 for saying "Don't blame yourself."
 * 2 for saying "I remember the ones I love."
 * 2 for saying "No choice."
 * 2 for saying "Forget about it, let's move."

? paragon points while talking to Ashley after operating the tram controls (... and "I haven't changed"). doesn't look like there are renegade points.

Priority: The Citadel I
Talk to Doctor Michel
 * +2 Reputation (either "Is she ok?" or "No.")

Visit Ashley
 * +2 Reputation (either "Thinking about you." or "You'll be fine.")

Talk to Commander Bailey
 * +2 for saying "Bear with it."
 * +2 for saying "It's a stupid game."

Talk to Council
 * +2 for saying "I believe in trying."
 * +2 for saying "Do you have a better plan?"

Talk to Turian Councilor
 * +2 for saying "I don't see how that helps me."
 * +2 for saying "I warned you."

Interview with Khalisah al-Jilani
 * +5 for both renegade interruptions.
 * +5 for paragon interruption.

James
 * +2 Reputation (either "It is hard to believe." or "They will.")

Priority: Palaven
Talk with Admiral Hackett
 * +2 for saying "I understand their concerns."
 * +2 for saying "They're useless."
 * +2 for saying "And Earth?"
 * +2 for saying "We'll get it done."

Talk with General Corinthus
 * +2 for saying "I'm sorry for your loss."
 * +2 for saying "Damned Reapers."

Talk with Garrus
 * +2 for saying "Can I trust him?"
 * +2 for saying "We need him."

Finish the mission
 * +15 Reputation

Normandy
Talk to Doctor Chakwas:
 * +2 Reputation (either "Better safe than sorry." or "Is that really necessary?")

Talk to Doctor Chakwas (after Geth Dreadnought):
 * +5 Reputation for any answers.

Talk to Liara:
 * +2 Reputation (either "Agreed." or "We just need it working.")

Talk to Diana Allers:
 * +2 Reputation and +2 for saying "Get us support."
 * +2 Reputation and +2 for saying "Focus on Cerberus."

Talk to Engineer Adams:
 * +2 Reputation for either "No need for an apology." or "You owe me."

Talk to Lieutenant Cortez:
 * +2 for saying "At ease there, soldier."
 * +2 for saying "What's the situation?"

Talk to EDI: (after Priority: Palaven)
 * +2 for saying "That was dangerous."
 * +2 for saying "Nice going."
 * +2 for saying "Test it first."
 * +2 for saying "We can do that."

Talk to EDI (in the Bridge)
 * +2 Reputation for any answers.

Talk to Garrus:
 * +2 Reputation for any answers.

Interact with Admiral Gerrel or Admiral Raan (after Geth Fighter Squadrons):
 * +2 Reputation for supporting either.

Interact with Tali or Xen (after Rannoch: Admiral Koris): +2 for supporting Tali. +2 for supporting Xen.

Priority: Geth Dreadnought
Talk to geth VI in drive core:
 * +2 for saying "I'm listening for now."
 * +2 for saying "Sure you were."

Interact with quarian Admirals:
 * +5 for saying "I agree."
 * +5 for saying "You are out of control" (triggers renegade interruption for +2.)
 * +5 for saying "No" (triggers paragon interruption for +2.)
 * +5 for saying "Later."

Rannoch: Geth Fighter Squadrons
Talk to Geth VI (on shuttle):
 * +2 for saying "Whatever it takes."
 * +2 for saying "This better work."

Talk to Geth VI (on planet):
 * +2 for saying "That's unfortunate."
 * +2 for saying "Good."

Talk to Admiral Raan & Geth VI (on Normandy):
 * +2 for saying "Good. We can end this war."
 * +2 for saying "Good. We can destroy the geth."
 * +2 for saying "I don't want them destroyed."
 * +2 for saying "The geth need to die."

Rannoch: Admiral Koris
Talk to Dorn'Hazt:
 * +2 for saying "Stay still."
 * +2 for saying "Where's the Admiral?"

Talk to Admiral Koris:
 * +2 for saying "We're on our way."
 * +2 for saying "Hold them off."
 * +2 and +5 Reputation for saying "We'll save them."
 * +2 and +5 Reputation for saying "Your people will be proud."
 * +15 for saying "We need a peacemaker."
 * +15 for saying "You're a coward."

Priority: Rannoch
Talk to Geth VI & Tali:
 * +2 Reputation for any answers.

Citadel -- Docks: Holding Area
Talk to Dock Officer or Refugee (near Security Checkpoint, post Palaven)
 * +2 Reputation for supporting either one.

Talk to Garrus (post Palaven)
 * +2 Reputation for talking to him.

Citadel -- Purgatory
Talk to Aria (post Palaven)
 * +2 for saying "But you're alive."
 * +2 for saying "Payback is hell."
 * +2 for saying "Those gangs are scum."
 * +2 for saying "Whatever it takes."

Citadel -- Citadel Embassies
Talk to Javik:
 * +2 Reputation for talking to him.

Citadel -- Presidium Commons
Talk to Tali or C-Sec Officer (post Geth Dreadnought):
 * +2 Reputation for supporting either one.

Citadel -- Huerta Memorial Hospital
Talk to Thane: (after Palaven)
 * +2 Reputation for talking to him.

Interact with Hospital Receptionist or Hospital Visitor (after Palaven)
 * +2 Reputation for interaction.

Talk to Ashley: (after Palaven)
 * +2 Reputation for saying "Likewise." or "Trust yourself"

Priority: Eden Prime (DLC)
Interact with Liara (on shuttle):
 * +2 for saying "This is why you're here."
 * +2 for saying "We're here to stop Cerberus."

Interact with Liara (on planet):
 * +4 for saying "Then I'm glad you're here."
 * +2 for saying "First we open it."

Interact with Javik:
 * +2 Reputation for interaction.