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.1B.07. Morality Interrupts
Mass Effect

.1B.07. Morality Interrupts

Learn how to use Paragon and Renegade interrupts in Mass Effect, available for 5 seconds to influence conversations and combat.

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Learn how to use Paragon and Renegade interrupts in Mass Effect, available for 5 seconds to influence conversations and combat.

Morality Interrupts in Mass Effect serve multiple purposes, including making combat encounters easier, persuading other characters, guiding your character towards a Paragon or Renegade path, or simply accelerating conversations. You must select an interrupt quickly, typically within 5 seconds, before it expires. However, alternative dialogue options are often available to convey the same message if you miss the interrupt. To use a Paragon interrupt, you right-click. For a Renegade interrupt, you left-click. Successfully using interrupts generally grants +5 morality.

Tips
  • Pay close attention to the prompts as interrupts appear quickly.
  • Decide whether to pursue a Paragon or Renegade path, as interrupts are key to this.
  • Interrupts can be a faster way to progress conversations.
  • Remember that missing an interrupt doesn't always mean you can't make your point through regular dialogue.

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