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Barrier

Barrier
barrier me3
Type Biotic Power
Can use Kaidan
Shepard
Description Reinforce armor with this biotic field. Detonate the field to lift and dangle nearby targets.

Barrier 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.

Barrier - Progression

Rank Effect Requirements
1
  • Reduce all forms of damage taken.
  • Slows power use by 60% (50% multiplayer). 
 1 Squad Point
2
  • Increase recharge speed after detonation by 25%. 
 2 Squad Points
3
  • Increase damage, force, and radius of the detonation by 20%. 
 3 Squad Points
4 Blast Effect
  • Increase damage, force, and radius of the detonation by 30%. 
 4 Squad Points
Barrier Strength
  • Decrease damage taken by 5%. 
 4 Squad Points
5 Shield Recharge
  • Increase shield regeneration rate by 15% while Barrier is active. 
 5 Squad Points
Power Synergy
  • Increase damage and force by 25% (30% multiplayer) while Barrier is active. 
 5 Squad Points
6 Power Recharge
  • Reduce the power speed penalty by 30%. 
 6 Squad Points
Barrier Strength
  • Increase damage protection by 10%. 
 6 Squad Points

Barrier - Notes

  • The power activates instantaneously, without animations
  • It can prime unprotected enemies for Biotic Explosions.

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