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Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition

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Basic Armor

By
Claire Farnworth

Basic Armor is a combat talent in Mass Effect 1 which allows you to equip Light Armor, increases damage protection and also unlocks the Shield Boost ability. Basic Armor is available from the start for Adepts and Tali and can be unlocked by Engineers later.

Shield Boost Power Levels

Shield BoostMass Effect 1 Legendary Edition Screenshot

Restores 30% of your shield per second
Duration: 2 seconds
Recharge time: 45 seconds
Accuracy Cost: 30%

Advanced Shield Boost

Restores 40% of your shield per second
Duration: 2 seconds
Recharge time: 45 seconds
Accuracy Cost: 30%

Master Shield Boost

Restores 50% of your shield per second
Duration: 2 seconds
Recharge time: 45 seconds
Accuracy Cost: 30%

Talent Levels

Talent Level Description
1 Increases damage reduction and hardening by 5%.
2 Increases damage reduction and hardening by 8%.
3 Unlocks Shield Boost.Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition Screenshot
4 Increases damage reduction and hardening by 10%.
5 Increases damage reduction and hardening by 12%. Unlocks Pistols (Adept), First Aid (Quarian Machinist).
6 Increases damage reduction and hardening by 14%.
7 Increases damage reduction and hardening by 16%.
8 Unlocks Advanced Shield Boost.
9 Increases damage reduction and hardening by 18%.
10 Increases damage reduction and hardening by 19%.
11 Increases damage reduction and hardening by 20%.
12 Unlocks Master Shield Boost.
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Electronic Arts
  • Platforms,
    PC, PS4, XB One
  • Genre
    Action RPG, Third-person shooter
  • Guide Release
    14 May 2021
  • Last Updated
    17 August 2021
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  • Full coverage of all the Main Missions.
  • Every Assignment covered.
  • In-depth look at the major choices and consequences of each.
  • Full details on how to romance Ashley, Kaiden or Liara
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  • Details on every Talent.
  • How to spec your squad.
  • Breakdown of all Paragon and Renegade opportunities.
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