Is Shepard Renegade or Paragon?

Commander Shepard can be either a noble paragon or a vicious renegade, and choosing one over the other makes all the difference in the galaxy. The original Mass Effect game trilogy features Commander Shepard as its star, the hero of the human Systems Alliance navy and the first-ever human Spectre.

Is it better to be Paragon or Renegade in Mass Effect?

You can't save everyone in the Mass Effect franchise (or at least not all the people you'd like), but if you're interested in saving as many lives as possible (including lives of minor characters you meet along the way), Paragon is the way to go.

Which version of Shepard is canon?

If you're familiar at all with the Mass Effect series, you know that your character, Commander Shepard, is totally customizable. Shepard can be either a man or a woman, and you can alter the commander's looks to suit your tastes. That said, it seems in most circles that the male version of Shepard is 'canon' Shepard.

How evil is Renegade Shepard?

Shepard is a good guy regardless of being a renegade or a paragon. She is saving the galaxy either way. The difference between the two is that paragon is a more polite and diplomatic style whereas renegade is a ruthless, "whatever it takes" style.

Why does Renegade Shepard look like that?

If Commander Shepard accrues enough Renegade points in either Mass Effect 2 or 3, they will have extremely prominent, glowing red scars across their face. Gaining a high number of Renegade points also makes the Commander's eyes glow the same red.

The Perfect Playthrough: Paragon or Renegade?

Is Shepard canonically renegade?

Unfortunately, the system turns the player character into a one-trick pony if players are determined to choose one or the other, but simply looking at the characteristics of each doesn't determine which is canon. The short answer is neither Paragon nor Renegade Commander Shepard is canon.

Is Shepard canonically male?

Since the player can choose the gender of Shepard, much of the dialogue revolving around the character is gender-neutral with only a few exceptions. However, in some other Mass Effect media, Shepard is called "he" regardless of player choice for the gender.

Why does Shepard wear N7?

N7 Armor is Commander Shepard's default armor set in Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3. This armor is designed to augment tech, biotic and weapons damage as well as provide additional health and shield strength.

How many kills does Shepard have?

Mass Effect: 472 kills total. Mass Effect 2: 837 kills total. Mass Effect 3: 472 kills total. The whole trilogy: 1,781 kills total.

Who is the best love interest for Renegade Shepard?

I agree with everyone else though: male shep + jack and femshep + Garrus are your best bet for the truest renegade romance. Personally, if you\re going renegade then pick the sweetest romances and then break up with them, it can be devastating.

Is Shepard canonically female?

The character is clearly a woman. "Yup, Commander Shepard was originally a woman," said Cooper. That settles it once and for all: FemShep is the one true Commander Shepard. This is definitely canon, right, BioWare?

Why do Shepards scars glow?

Shepard's scars glow. Below the surface of digital objects in a game, the objects glow, so this indicates that the scars are simply tears in the digital surface rather than an attempt to make them look real.

What is Male Shepard's canon name?

If Shepard is male, his name will be John Shepard; if female, her name will be Jane Shepard.

Can you max out both Paragon and Renegade?

Each Morality bar is full at 350 Points, so to fill a completely empty one, you'll need to do this exploit 14 times. 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.

Can you fill both Paragon and Renegade?

Outside of exploits, its impossible to max both paragon and renegade in ME2 or 3, but you can max the skills in ME1 via new game +. Currently, there are no known ways to max both in ME3, but it becomes less necessary as in ME3 your total rep can contribute to speech unlock checks rather than individual levels.

Can you mix 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.

Is Shepard canonically alive?

Gamers can finally end speculation that Shepard's movement was his last breath, and can rest easy knowing the star-travelling war hero is alive.

Is Shepard a N7?

Commander Shepard earned their N7 rank through a ruthless training process. It involved participating in active combat zones across Mass Effect's Milky Way Galaxy, which solidified their prowess in battle.

Did the Reapers let Shepard win?

Shepard was practically dead and the good guys were getting torn to shreds (by only a fraction of the reaper forces,all the others were on palaven and thessia or out in space). Then the catalyst woke him/her up and handed him "victory" .

Who is the canon romance for Male Shepard?

Although there is no official "canon love interest", Liara is my pick for male Shepard - I think, her story makes most sense with him (and Tali stays with Garrus - also, in Citadel DLC, if Ashley is saved, she can hook up with James, he shows interest in her through the whole game).

How old is Shepard supposed to be?

"Shepard was born on April 11, 2154," quoted from the resident article on Commander Shepard. The series begins in 2183, so Shepard 28/29 years old.

What does the N stand for in N7?

N7 is a vocational code in the Systems Alliance military. The "N" designates special forces and the "7" refers to the highest level of proficiency. It applies to Alliance personnel who have graduated from the Interplanetary Combatives Training (ICT) program.

What is male Shepard's default name?

The default Shepard is named John if male, and Jane if female. To accomodate for the ability to change the character's name, no one inside the Mass Effect universe will refer to your character by their first name.

Who has a crush on Shepard?

Reunited. In the first game, the romantic aspect was still very new, and there weren't many options for either male or female Shepard. Still, it was obvious Tali had developed a crush on male Shepard, and would have followed him to the ends of the galaxy and back if given the chance.