Last updated:

15 July 2025

Dark Channel

Dark Channel

Type	Biotic Power
Can use	Shepard Javik
Description	Plague an opponent with a persistent, damaging biotic field.

Dark Channel is a Biotic Power in Mass Effect 3. These abilities are used by Adepts and allow them to manipulate biotic fields. They can be both offensive and defensive.

Dark Channel - Progression

Rank	Effect	Requirements
1	Effect transfers to a second target if the first is killed. The effect's length depends on Dark Channel's duration. Only one field may be active at a time.	1 Squad Point
2	Increase recharge speed by 25%.	2 Squad Points
3	Increase damage by 20%.	3 Squad Points
4	Damage Increase damage by 30%.	4 Squad Points
4	Duration Increase duration by 40%.	4 Squad Points
5	Slow Slow target's movement speed by 30%.	5 Squad Points
5	Recharge Speed Increase recharge speed by 35%.	5 Squad Points
6	Damage Increase damage by 50%.	6 Squad Points
6	Pierce Increase damage to armor and barriers by 75%	6 Squad Points

Dark Channel - Notes

This ability can prime Biotic Explosions for detonation even if enemies have protection.
The ability jumps from one dead enemy to another until its duration expires or there are no enemies alive.

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