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Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition

Nova

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Shane Williams

Nova is Power in Mass Effect 3. This will take in the energy of your biotic barrier to charge a deadly blast. Nova is best combined with Biotic Charge.

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Rank Upgrade Stats
1 Transfer the energy of your biotic barrier to charge and spark this deadly blast. Damage: 437.50, Force: 450 Newtons, Radius: 4 meters.
2 Increase impact radius by 25% Damage: 437.50, Force: 450 Newtons, Radius: 5 meters.
3 Increase damage and force by 30% Damage: 542.50, Force: 585 Newtons, Radius: 5 meters.
4 Force & Damage: Increase damage and force by 40% or Radius: Increase impact radius by 40% Damage: 542.50, Force: 585 Newtons, Radius: 6.60 meters.
5 Power Recharge: Increase recharge speed of all powers by 25% for 15 seconds or 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% Damage: 402.50, Force: 405 Newtons, Radius: 6.60 meters.
6 Sustain: Nova gains a 2% chance of not using up barriers or Pierce: Increase damage to barriers, shields, and armored targets by 100% Damage: 402.50, Force: 405 Newtons, Radius: 6.60 meters.
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Electronic Arts
  • Platforms,
    PC, PS3, Wii U, XB 360
  • Genre
    Action RPG, Third-person shooter
  • Guide Release
    14 May 2021
  • Last Updated
    15 June 2022
    Version History
  • Guide Author
    Andrew Mills, Claire Farnworth

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For years, a lone soldier has told tales of the Reapers, of their return, of these sentient machines reaching out across the vastness of space, to harvest all sentient life. But the warnings were all for nothing. Until now. The Reapers have at last come to Earth and these warnings can no longer be ignored. You are Commander Shepard, the first human spectre and elite soldier of the Alliance, tasked with uniting the galaxy in the fight to stop the Reapers destroying everything you hold dear. In your hands lies the fate of the entire Milky Way but luckily, this time, you are no longer alone.

  • All side missions completed containing the included DLC.
  • Find every single weapon mod tucked away in the game.
  • In-depth look at the major choices and consequences of each.
  • Full details on all possible Romances.
  • Class builds to get the most out of your chosen class.
  • All Biotic Combos and Tech Bursts explained.
  • Details on every Power.
  • Builds for all squad mates.
  • Trophy/Achievement guide.

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