Nova

Nova is a power for Vanguards in Mass Effect 3. Nova is a close range shock wave power which utilizes the Vanguard's high-risk, high-reward combat system. While expending the remainder of your shields, Nova inflicts a high amount of damage to surrounding enemies, pushing them back and sending them soaring into the air.

Power Ranks
Rank 1
 * Force: 495N
 * Damage: 385
 * Radius: 4m

Rank 2: Radius Increase radius by 25%.
 * Radius: 5m

Rank 3: Force & Damage Increase damage and force by 30%.
 * Damage: 490
 * Force: 630N

Rank 4: Choose between Force & Damage or Radius

Force & Damage Increase damage and force by 40%.

Radius Increase impact radius by 40%.

Rank 5: Choose between Power Recharge or Half Blast

Power Recharge Increase recharge speed of all powers by 25% for 15s.

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%.

Rank 6: Choose between Pierce or Sustain

Pierce Increase damage to barriers, shields, and armored targets by 100%.

Recharge Speed Nova gains a 25% chance of not using up barriers.

Player Notes

 * Nova neither triggers nor works off ability cooldown.
 * The Nova is a brilliant way to finish a Biotic Charge, if you are not using such for defensive purposes, or escape. The Charge will stun or kill the first enemy you hit, and following so with a Nova annihilates other enemies not caught in the original blast.
 * In addition, Nova can be used in succession with Biotic Charge and Heavy Melee to deliver a devastating "1-2-3" power combination punch, where a player can follow a Biotic Charge with a Nova attack and finish off heavily armored or shielded enemies with Heavy Melee. The combination has become popular, and is ideal for clearing out tightly packed enemies in seconds.
 * The reverse is also highly effective. When in close proximity Nova can be used to stun opponents and followed up by a biotic charge, which replenishes your shields, thus taking some of the risk out of using the Nova. In addition, it also opens up the option for unleashing a second Nova, which can have a devastating effect on remaining enemies.

Availability

 * Vanguard