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Defense Drone

Defense Drone is a Tech Power in Mass Effect 3. These abilities rely on technology and can be used both offensively and defensively.

Defense Drone - Progression

Rank Effect Requirements
1 Deploy this holographic drone to electrocute enemies within its firing range.  1 Squad Point
2 Increase recharge speed by 25%.  2 Squad Points
3 Increase damage by 30%.  3 Squad Points
4 Duration
  • Increase duration by 100%. 
4 Squad Points
Range
  • Increase attack range by 40%. 
4 Squad Points
5 Attack Rate
  • Increase drone's attack rate by 50%. 
5 Squad Points
Damage & Range
  • Increase damage by 100%.
  • Increase range by 60%. 
5 Squad Points
6 Incapacitate
  • Gain a 30% chance to knock down an electrocuted enemy. 
6 Squad Points
Chain Lightning
  • Damage up to 2 additional nearby targets. 
6 Squad Points

Defense Drone - Notes

  • Unlike Combat Drone, this drone is a small construct that follows the user. This also means it cannot be killed and it stays during the whole summon period
  • Very effective against a group of enemies as its normal attacks can stun and stagger enemies.
  • Chain Lighting allows one to stun three enemies in a row if they are hit one after another with the same shot.
  • The skill is perfect for close-quarter combat classes like Vanguard. The drone will stun nearby enemies allowing them to avoid additional enemy fire.
  • The big problem with it is that it moves slowly. This means that if you storm or use Biotic Charge the drone may take a while to reach the summoner back.

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