Morality Guide

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

Background and Psych Profile
Starting Paragon and Renegade Points
 * 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
Joker and Kaidan Richard L. Jenkins and Doctor Chakwas First Contact Ashley Williams + + The Scientists + The Farmers + + The Smuggler + Kaidan back on the Normandy Ashley back on the Normandy
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I agree.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Cut the chatter!”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Relax, Jenkins.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Part of the job, Doc.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “He deserves a burial.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Forget about him.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Are you okay?”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Don’t blame yourself.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “You abandoned them.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Fine, come with us.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “You’re safe.”
 * 9 Renegade for shutting up Manuel
 * 2 Paragon for saying “It’s safe.”
 * 2 Renegade for Intimidating “You’re holding out on me.” need 1 Intimidate
 * 2 Paragon for Charming “He may know something.” need 2 Charm
 * 2 Renegade for Intimidating “Is he worth dying for?” need 2 Intimidate
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Let it go, Williams.” (Must've gotten Powell's name from the Farmers)
 * 2 Renegade for Intimidating “You’re lying.” need 3 Intimidate
 * 2 Paragon for saying “You helped.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “The mission failed.”
 * 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
Arrival at the Citadel Go to the Tower Citadel: Garrus Take Down Fist + Return to the Tower Speak to the Ambassador Departing Speech + Navigator Pressly +
 * 2 Renegade for saying “They’re blind.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Quit protecting him!”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “It was a big risk.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Nice shot.”
 * 2 Paragon for Charming “Save yourselves.” need 3 Charm
 * 2 Renegade for Intimidating “You’re making a mistake.” need 3 Intimidate
 * 2 Renegade for saying “You don’t deserve to live.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “He deserved it.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “It’s the best solution.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Quit holding us back!”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I’ll be careful.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “That’s your job.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Humanity must do its part.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Nobody’s going to help us.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Everyone is counting on us.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Humanity’s in this alone!”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “They’re on our side.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “You doubt my decisions?”

Total
 * 16 Paragon, 4 freebies
 * 18 Renegade, 6 freebies

Citadel: Assignments
Citadel: Asari Consort Citadel: Doctor Michel Citadel: Homecoming Citadel: Jahleed's Secret (Citadel: Jahleed's Fears) + Citadel: Presidium Prophet Citadel: Reporter's Request (previously spoken to Emily Wong before dealing with Fist) Citadel: Rita's Sister and Chellick (Citadel: Rita's Sister) + Citadel: Xeltan's Complaint UNC: Hostile Takeover (Person of Interest) + UNC: Privateers (Missing Person) +
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Glad to help.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Let’s talk payment.”
 * 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
 * 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
 * 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)
 * 8 Paragon for Charming “Then do it legally.” need 7 Charm
 * 2 Renegade for Intimidating “Take it back!” need 6 Intimidate
 * 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
 * 2 Paragon for Charming “I can offer more.” need 1 Charm
 * 2 Renegade for Intimidating “You owe me more.” need 2 Intimidate
 * 2 Paragon for Charming “You don’t need her.” need 7 Charm
 * 2 Renegade for Intimidating “Pathetic.” need 6 Intimidate
 * 8 Paragon for returning the shipment to Chellick
 * 9 Renegade for fighting Jax
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Don’t worry.”
 * 8 Paragon for saying “No. I won’t do this.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Not a problem” or “I’ll do it”
 * 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 8 Intimidate
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I’ll do it.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Forget it.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “This must be hard on you.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “You were fooling yourself.”

Total
 * 78 Paragon, 2 freebies
 * 66 Renegade, 0 freebies

Citadel: Assignments (after 1 plot world)
Citadel: Family Matter Citadel: Planting a Bug Citadel: The Fan (3rd encounter) Citadel: The Fourth Estate Citadel: Snap Inspection UNC: Asari Diplomacy (Investigate Mercenaries)
 * 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
 * 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
 * 8 Paragon for Charming “It’s not that easy.” or “Let’s talk about trust.” need 2 Charm
 * 9 Renegade for Intimidating “That’s a load of crap.” or “Here’s a test.” need 2 Intimidate
 * 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
 * 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.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Don’t bother.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “It better be.”

Total
 * 36 Paragon, 0 freebies
 * 42 Renegade, 2 freebies

After 2 Plot Worlds
After 2 plot worlds the Council contacts you +
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Good.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “This is my investigation.”

Noveria: Geth Interest
Port Hanshan Docking Bay Talking with Maeko Matsuo after speaking with Gianna Parasini 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 Noveria: Espionage Break-In Lorik Qui'in The Evidence To Rift Station Noveria: Quarantine The Rachni Queen Report to the Council Total
 * 2 Paragon for saying “We’ll cooperate.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “I’m keeping my gun.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “I’m keeping my gun.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Forget about it.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Humiliating, wasn’t it?”
 * 2 Renegade for selling the package directly to Inamorda
 * Refuse the job
 * 8 Paragon for saying “Not this time.” (ends the mission)
 * Take the job
 * 2 Paragon for saying “This is wrong.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “It’s done.”
 * Tell Rafael Vargas “An asari asked me to spy.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I told him about you.”
 * 9 Renegade for saying “[LIE] It’s done”
 * 8 Paragon for Charming “You’re here illegally.” need 6 Charm
 * 9 Renegade for Intimidating “You can’t take us.” need 8 Intimidate
 * 2 Paragon for saying “They didn’t give me a choice.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Bring it on.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Bring it on.”
 * 24 Paragon for Charming “You’d be a hero.” need 5 Charm
 * 25 Renegade for Intimidating “Damn right I will.” need 5 Intimidate
 * Talk to Administrator Anoleis
 * 25 Renegade for saying “Gianna is investigating you.”
 * 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)
 * 8 Paragon for saying “I convinced Qui’in.”
 * + talk to Matsuo
 * 2 Paragon for saying “He was a criminal.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Your opinion doesn’t matter.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I’ll see what I can do.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “I’m not here to help.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “No problem.”
 * 2 Renegade for leaving without fighting.
 * 2 Renegade for leaving without fighting.
 * 24 Paragon for completing the assignment
 * 24 Paragon for letting her go
 * 25 Renegade for killing her
 * 2 Paragon for saying “They won’t.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Should I guess?”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Not these ones.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying "It was the only way."
 * 2 Renegade for saying "Sometimes."
 * 2 Renegade for saying "Sometimes."
 * 110 Paragon, 28 freebies
 * 107 Renegade, 6 freebies

Feros: Geth Attack
Inform Fai Dan Talking to Calantha Blake Talking to Ian Newstead in the tunnels Feros: Geth in the Tunnels Feros: Power Cells Feros: Varren Meat Feros: Water Restoration Exit ExoGeni Speak with Refugees Minimize Casualties (16) The Thorian Shiala Report to the Council Ambassidor Donnel Udina's Reaction at the Presidium
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Happy to help.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “I didn’t do it for you.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “What’s wrong?”
 * 2 Renegade for being saying “I hope you’re not contagious.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Can I help?”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Kill him.”
 * 8 Paragon for completing the mission
 * 8 Paragon for completing the mission
 * 8 Paragon for completing the mission
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Just pay up.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Just pay up.”
 * 8 Paragon for completing the mission
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I believe you,”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “I don’t care.”
 * 24 Paragon for Charming “What about the big picture?” need 12 Charm
 * 25 Renegade for Intimidating “I’ll kill you first.” need 10 Intimidate
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Sounds logical.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Can’t take that chance.”
 * 2 Paragon for accepting the grenades
 * 2 Renegade for saying “No.” (you still get the grenades)
 * 2 Paragon for accepting the grenades
 * 2 Renegade for saying “No.” (you still get the grenades)
 * 2-32 Paragon 2 for each colonist saved
 * 2-32 Renegade 2 for each colonist killed
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Let the colonists go.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “I’ll destroy you.”
 * 8 Paragon for Quest Completion
 * 9 Renegade for saying “I can’t let you live.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I help everyone.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Don’t be stupid!”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I understood it.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I help everyone.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying "That's all you care about?" (Must be done before another core world is completed)

Total
 * 124 Paragon, 44 freebies
 * 84 Renegade, 13 freebies

Virmire
Virmire: Wrex and the Genophage Virmire: Assisting Kirrahe's Team Cell Block B (Menos Avot) Cell Block A (Ganto Imness) Rana Thanoptis Make a Choice Saren Report to the Council
 * Calm Wrex
 * 28 Paragon for Charming “These aren’t your people!” need 8 Charm
 * 28 Paragon for saying “I wouldn’t do this otherwise.” Or “We are.” (must complete Wrex: Family Armor)
 * 9 Renegade for Intimidating “Don’t be so naïve.” need 8 Intimidate
 * Kill Wrex
 * 25 Renegade for “[Shoot Wrex.]”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Damn it.”
 * 8 Paragon for saying “I’m in command.”
 * 8 Paragon for saying “I’m in command.”
 * 2 Paragon for Disrupted Communications
 * 2 Paragon for Destroyed Satellite Uplink
 * 8 Paragon for Destroyed Geth Flyers
 * + The Alarm
 * 8 Paragon for saying “They’ve got enough trouble.”
 * 9 Renegade for saying “They can handle it.”
 * 8 Paragon for saying “They’ve got enough trouble.”
 * 9 Renegade for saying “They can handle it.”
 * 8 Paragon for saying “All right. Let him out.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “No.” or “Sorry. I can’t risk it.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I think I can trust you.” or “I’m letting you out.”
 * 9 Renegade for saying “Too risky.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I think I can trust you.” or “I’m letting you out.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “They’re no threat.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Open the door and kill them.” or “Eliminate them.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Open the door and kill them.” or “Eliminate them.”
 * 9 Renegade for saying “Too late.”
 * 2 Paragon for taking saying “I’m sorry.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Of course it was.”
 * 2 Paragon for Charming “Join me.” need 7 Charm
 * 2 Renegade for Intimidating “Sovereign will betray you.” need 7 Intimidate
 * 2 Paragon for saying “You need proof?”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Screw you!”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “You have to trust me.”

Total
 * 60 Paragon, 8 freebies
 * 62 Renegade, 11 freebies

Race Against Time: Report to the Council
"It's Just Politics" Citadel: Negotiator's Request Citadel: Our Own Worst Enemy
 * 2 Renegade for saying “You son of a bitch.”
 * 8 Paragon for Charming “You need help.”
 * 2 Renegade for Intimidating “No. You’ll go now.”
 * 9 Renegade for “(Give him the depressant.)”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I won’t support you.”
 * 2 Renegade for saying “You have my support.”

Total
 * 10 Paragon, 0 freebies
 * 13 Renegade, 2 freebies

Race Against Time: Go to Ilos
Enter the Archives Save the Citadel
 * 2 Paragon for saying “That’s monstrous!” or "You betrayed them."
 * 2 Renegade for saying “It was necessary.”
 * 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
UNC: Dead Scientists (Find the Doctor) UNC: ExoGeni Facility (Investigate Facility) UNC: Geth Incursions UNC: Hades' Dogs UNC: Hostage UNC: Lost Module UNC: Major Kyle (Strange Transmission) UNC: Rogue VI
 * 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
 * 8 Paragon for saying “I can’t do that.”
 * 9 Renegade for saying “I should kill you right now!”
 * 1 Paragon for saying “All right.” or “Take it.”
 * 1 Renegade for saying “I can’t take that risk.”
 * 8 Paragon for saying “I don’t trust you.”
 * 9 Renegade for saying “Sounds good.”
 * 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
 * 6 Paragon for finding the data module without killing a space monkey
 * 4 Renegade for killing a space monkey outside
 * 4 Renegade for killing a space monkey
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Maybe I can reason with him”
 * 2 Paragon for Charming “He needs my help.” need 3 Charm
 * 2 Renegade for Intimidating “He’ll get you all killed!” need 5 Intimidate
 * 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
 * 2 Renegade for saying “Enough crazy talk.”
 * 9 Renegade for Intimidating “Surrender or they all die!” need 8 Intimidate
 * 2 Renegade for saying “I’ve heard that before.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Was anyone hurt?”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Was anyone hurt?”

Total
 * 53 Paragon, 10 freebies
 * 54 Renegade, 8 freebies

X57: Bring Down the Sky
Talking to Simon Atwell at Torch Station #1 Exit Talking to Charn Talking to Balak
 * 2 Paragon for saying "They're not all like this."
 * 2 Renegade for saying "Why wouldn't they."
 * 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]”
 * 24 Paragon for “[Let him got to save hostages]”
 * After saying “I’m not like him.” to Simon Atwell
 * 2 Paragon for saying “Only temporarily.”
 * 25 Renegade for “[Attack him]”
 * [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
UNC: Besieged Base UNC: The Negotiation
 * 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
 * 8 Paragon for completing the mission peacefully
 * 9 Renegade for refusing to negotiate with Lord Darius and killing him and his men
 * 25 Renegade for completing the mission violently

Background Specific Assignments (only get one)
Citadel: I Remember Me (Colonist) Citadel: Old Friends (Earthborn) Citadel: Old, Unhappy, Far-Off Things (Spacer)
 * 8 Paragon for “[Give her the sedative.]”
 * 9 Renegade for “[Use the sedative]”
 * 9 Renegade for saying “Shoot her. That’s an order.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying “I’ve got a warning.” or “This changes things.”
 * 8 Paragon for Charming “This won’t help you.”
 * 9 Renegade for Intimidating “So what?” or “Do whatever you want.”
 * 9 Renegade for “(Shoot him.)”
 * 9 Renegade for Charming “I need your help.”
 * 9 Renegade for Intimidating “Make it negotiable.”
 * 2 Paragon for saying "I'll give you the money."
 * 2 Renegade for saying "You're just a drunk."
 * 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

Totals
These totals do not include the starting points from your background and psych profile choices.

Pre-Ilos Total
 * (wo/BDtS) 539 Paragon, 524 Renegade
 * (w/BDtS) 575 Paragon, 562 Renegade
 * (wo/BDtS) 593 Paragon, 580 Renegade
 * (w/BDtS) 629 Paragon, 617 Renegade

Totals Needed

 * NOTE: It IS possible to achieve 75% in both Paragon and Renagade on your initial playthrough Without investing character points into Charm or Intimidate


 * (wo/BDtS)
 * 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


 * NOTE: BDtS totals only apply if/after you enter the X57 asteroid otherwise wo/BDtS totals apply even if you have the expansion installed


 * (w/BDtS)
 * 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