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Combat Drone

Combat Drone

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Type Tech Power
Can use Engineer
Tali
Description Deploy this attack drone to stun targets and draw enemy fire.

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

Combat Drone - Progression

Rank Effect Requirements
1 Deploy this attack drone to stun targets and draw enemy fire.  1 Squad Point
2 Increase recharge speed by 25%.  2 Squad Points
3
  • Increase drone damage by 30%.
  • Increase drone shields by 30%. 
3 Squad Points
4 Shield & Damage
  • Increase drone damage by 40%.
  • Increase drone shields by 40%. 
4 Squad Points
Detonate
  • The drone explodes when destroyed, dealing 156 points of damage across a 5-meter radius. 
4 Squad Points
5 Shock
  • Upgrade the drone's short-range attack to deal 130 points of damage across a 2.5-meter radius.
  • The drone stuns enemies for a short duration. 
5 Squad Points
Shield & Damage
  • Increase drone damage by 50%.
  • Increase drone shields by 50%. 
5 Squad Points
6 Rockets
  • Upgrade drone with long-range rockets that deal 195 points of damage across a 1.5-meter radius. 
6 Squad Points
Chain Lightning
  • Upgrade the drone's electrical pulse to jump and hit 3 additional targets. 
6 Squad Points

Combat Drone - Notes

  • Combat drones do not have a duration and last until combat ends or they are destroyed
  • The Rocket Evolution also makes the drone keep its distance from enemies. This can create some distracting situations where the bot does not do what you intend.
  • The drone can stun enemies with its basic attack. The Shock upgrade provides a separate shock effect from the main one
  • The drone is the most effective when used to distract enemies. However, it does not work on some strong enemies like Atlas or Banshees

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