Power Combos

Power Combos are a gameplay element introduced in Mass Effect 3. By attacking an enemy with two powers simultaneously, the combined effects of each power can result in a powerful, deadly explosion with a wide radius. All power combos require two different varieties of powers be used: a source and a detonator. The source power determines which of the four power combos will be triggered, and the detonator triggers the combo and causes the explosion. Some powers can be both sources and detonators for different combos.

Biotic Explosion
Biotic Explosions can occur regardless of an enemy's health level; other combos usually require that the combo be a killing blow on the victim in order to trigger. These combos are effective against biotic barriers and armor.

Source Powers

 * Pull
 * Singularity
 * Warp
 * Reave
 * Stasis
 * Slam
 * Dark Channel
 * Lift Grenade

Detonator Powers

 * Throw
 * Shockwave
 * Warp
 * Biotic Charge
 * Reave
 * Slam
 * Cluster Grenade
 * Nova
 * Lift Grenade

Cryo Explosion
Cryo Explosions create a blast of ice that has a chance of freezing nearby enemies. These combos are effective against armor.

Source Powers

 * Cryo Blast
 * Cryo Ammo

Detonator Powers

 * Concussive Shot
 * Sticky Grenade
 * Frag Grenade
 * Proximity Mine
 * Carnage
 * Throw
 * Shockwave
 * Biotic Charge
 * Slam
 * Cluster Grenade
 * Nova
 * Lift Grenade
 * Incinerate
 * Overload
 * Combat Drone Death Explosion
 * Decoy Death Explosion

Electric Explosion
Electric Explosions create a blast of electricity that inflicts severe damage on the shields of nearby enemies and has a chance of stunning them. Like Biotic Explosions, Electric Explosions can be triggered without being a killing blow.

Source Powers

 * Overload
 * Disruptor Ammo

Detonator Powers

 * Concussive Shot
 * Sticky Grenade
 * Frag Grenade
 * Proximity Mine
 * Carnage
 * Throw
 * Shockwave
 * Biotic Charge
 * Slam
 * Cluster Grenade
 * Nova
 * Lift Grenade
 * Incinerate
 * Combat Drone Death Explosion
 * Decoy Death Explosion

Flame Explosion
Flame Explosions create a blast of flames that inflicts severe damage against the armor of nearby enemies and will also set them on fire, causing them to panic and inflicting additional damage over time.

Source Powers

 * Inferno Grenade
 * Incinerate
 * Sentry Turret Flamethrower
 * Incendiary Ammo

Detonator Powers

 * Concussive Shot
 * Sticky Grenade
 * Frag Grenade
 * Proximity Mine
 * Carnage
 * Throw
 * Shockwave
 * Biotic Charge
 * Slam
 * Cluster Grenade
 * Nova
 * Lift Grenade
 * Incinerate
 * Overload
 * Combat Drone Death Explosion
 * Decoy Death Explosion