Mass Effect 1
Although originally only called Mass Effect, the 1 is added to differentiate it in the series and to maintain a standard. In this Page you will find everything I have collected about Mass Effect for my adventures through the Galaxy.
Paragon Starting Character
Since I am looking to maximize my Paragon Points through this Series, I am starting with the following guides for my stats. I also prefer to keep it simple with the Soldier specs.
Background & Psych
Starting Paragon Points
Spacer/War Hero: 20 Paragon
Colonist/War Hero: 15 Paragon
Earthborn/War Hero: 10 Paragon
Spacer/Sole Survivor: 15 Paragon
Colonist/Sole Survivor: 10 Paragon
Earthborn/Sole Survivor: 5 Paragon
Profile Reconstruction
Profile Summary
Name: Omni Shephard
Origin: Spacer
Reputation: War Hero
Class: Soldier
Paragon Points: 20
Profile Reconstruction
Military Specialization
Soldiers are combat specialists ideal for the front lines of a firefight. Soldiers get improved health, can train in the use of all weapon types, start with the ability to use medium armor, and can specialize in heavy Armor.
More Resources
Fandom.com – Morality Guide – https://masseffect.fandom.com/wiki/Morality_Guide
Paragon Walkthrough
Here are the different sections for getting maximum Paragon Points.
I don’t list any Renegade Points.
Prologue: Find the Beacon
Paragon Points
Joker “I agree”: 2 PP
Jenkins “Relax, Jenkins”: 2 PP
First Contact “He deserves a burial”: 2 PP
Ashley “Are you okay?”: 2 PP
Ashley “Don’t blame yourself”: 2 PP
Dr. Warren “You’re safe”: 2 PP
Cole “It’s safe”: 2 PP
Cole “He may know something”: 2 PP
Smuggler “Let it go Williams”: 2 PP
Ashley (male) “You helped”: 2 PP
Kaidan (female) “You helped”: 2 PP
22 Paragon Points available
Citadel: Expose Saren
Paragon Points
Tower “Quit protecting him”: 2 PP
Garrus “It was a big risk”: 2 PP
Samesh “This isn’t right”: 8 PP
Fist “Save Yourselves”: 2 PP
Jhaleed “No more”: 8 PP
Council “It’s the best solution”: 2 PP
Garoth “Find brother”: 2 PP
Chaleek “You don’t need her”: 2 PP
Jhaleed: “Do it legally”: 8 PP
Jax/Chellick “Sure”: 8 PP
Sha’ira “Thank you”: 2 PP
Xeltan “Secret from General”: 2 PP
Hanar “You can preach”: 8PP
22 Paragon Points available
Charm
The X Factor
At this point the Paragon points should be flowing in. But there may still be times where the blue conversation isn’t available. In that case, it’s probably a low Charm score.
To make sure all Paragon conversation and action elements are available, make sure to max out your Charm every chance you get. Together with a good flow of Paragon Points, you should be able to connect with all Paragon elements.
More Resources
Fandom.com Walkthrough – Prologue: Find the Beacon – https://masseffect.fandom.com/wiki/Prologue:_Find_the_Beacon
Fandom.com Walkthrough – Citadel: Expose Saren – https://masseffect.fandom.com/wiki/Citadel:_Expose_Saren