- See also: Biotic Implants
- For the weapon in Mass Effect: Andromeda, see Biotic Amplifier.
Biotics manipulate mass effect fields using dozens of element zero nodules within their nervous system that react to electric stimuli from the brain. Biotic amplifiers, usually shortened to Biotic Amps or bio-amps, enable biotic individuals to synchronize the nodules so they can form fields large and strong enough for practical use. Amplifiers can also improve a specific biotic discipline or talent.
An implant is a surgically-embedded interface port into which amps are "plugged in". They are also known as "wetware" because of their cybernetic nature. In humans, the implant is usually placed at the base of the skull for convenient access, though the user must be careful to keep it free of contaminants.
Implant ports can fit a variety of amps, and there is a growing market for modifications and add-ons. The finest quality implants and amps are manufactured by asari artisans, but the Systems Alliance's L3 implants, first deployed in 2170 CE, represent a significant step forward for human biotic amp manufacturers. By 2186 CE, enhanced L3 variants as well as more advanced L4 and L5 models have been developed, but are experimental and not widely used.
Biotic Amps[]
Below is a list of bio-amp models in Mass Effect. They can be purchased from merchants, obtained during battle, or recovered by hacking storage containers.
- The following player classes can equip biotic amps: Adept, Vanguard, Sentinel
- The following NPC squad members can equip biotic amps: Liara T'Soni, Kaidan Alenko, Urdnot Wrex
Attributes[]
- Duration Bonus - Percentage increase in duration of all biotic talents.
- Power Bonus - Percentage increase in Throw and Lift force, Warp damage and Barrier shield strength.
- Cooldown Bonus - Percentage reduction of recharge times of all biotic talents.
Solaris Amp
| Manufacturer: | Aldrin Labs | |||||||||
| Biotic Amp Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Duration Bonus: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Power Bonus: | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Cooldown Bonus: | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
Prodigy
| Manufacturer: | Armali Council | |||||||||
| Biotic Amp Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Duration Bonus: | - | - | - | - | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Power Bonus: | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooldown Bonus: | - | - | - | - | 32 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 |
Gemini
| Manufacturer: | Armax Arsenal | |||||||||
| Biotic Amp Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Duration Bonus: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Bonus: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cooldown Bonus: | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
Polaris
| Manufacturer: | Kassa Fabrication | |||||||||
| Biotic Amp Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Duration Bonus: | - | - | - | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Power Bonus: | - | - | - | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Cooldown Bonus: | - | - | - | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
Savant
| Manufacturer: | Serrice Council | |||||||||
| Biotic Amp Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Duration Bonus: | - | - | - | - | - | - | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Power Bonus: | - | - | - | - | - | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Cooldown Bonus: | - | - | - | - | - | - | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 |
Unity Amp
| Manufacturer: | Sirta Foundation | |||||||||
| Biotic Amp Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Duration Bonus: | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Power Bonus: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cooldown Bonus: | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
HMBA Basic line of biotic amps
| Manufacturer: | Spectre Gear | |||||||||
| Biotic Amp Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Duration Bonus: | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | - | - | - | - |
| Power Bonus: | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | - | - | - | - |
| Cooldown Bonus: | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | - | - | - | - |
The HMBA Basic biotic amp can only be acquired through console commands.
HMBA Advanced line of biotic amps
| Manufacturer: | Spectre Gear | |||||||||
| Biotic Amp Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Duration Bonus: | - | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | - | - |
| Power Bonus: | - | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | - | - |
| Cooldown Bonus: | - | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | - | - |
The HMBA Advanced biotic amp can only be acquired through console commands.
HMBA Master line of biotic amps
| Manufacturer: | Spectre Gear | |||||||||
| Biotic Amp Level: | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X |
| Duration Bonus: | - | - | - | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Power Bonus: | - | - | - | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Cooldown Bonus: | - | - | - | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 |
The HMBA Master biotic amp can only be acquired through console commands.