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Nova

Nova
nova me3
Type Biotic Power
Can use Vanguard
Description Transfer the energy of your biotic barrier to charge and spark this deadly blast.

Nova 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.

Nova - Progression

Rank Effect Requirements
1 Barrier strength determines the intensity.  1 Squad Point
2 Increase radius by 25%.  2 Squad Points
3 Increase damage and force by 30%.  3 Squad Points
4 Force & Damage
  • Increase damage and force by 40%. 
 4 Squad Points
Radius
  • Increase impact radius by 40%. 
 4 Squad Points
5 Power Recharge
  • Increase recharge speed of all powers by 25% for 15 seconds. 
 5 Squad Points
Half Blast
  • Gain the option to use Nova two times in a row by reducing its barrier consumption by 50% but at the cost of reducing damage and force by 40%. 
 5 Squad Points
6 Pierce
  • Increase damage to barriers, shields, and armored targets by 100%. 
 6 Squad Points
Sustain
  • Nova gains a 25% chance of not using up barriers. 
 6 Squad Points

Nova - Notes

  • Half Blast upgrade is very useful, although it weakens the force part it is still enough to knock back most normal enemies
  • The skill is most effective against biotic barriers
  • The strength of the ability depends on Shepard's shields, which are drained during use.
  • During the use of the ability, Shepard becomes invulnerable, making it a perfect skill to wait until other abilities reset
  • Use it together with Biotic Charge to always have shields for Nova use.

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