Combat Armor

Combat Armor is a combat-oriented talent available to Soldiers and the Krogan Battlemaster. Combat Armor unlocks the ability to use Heavy Armor, and like Tactical Armor, unlocks Shield Boost.

Talent Ranks

Level 1: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 5%.

Level 2: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 8%.

Level 3: Shield Boost: Recharges 30% of your shield per second. Duration: 2s. Recharge Time: 45s. Accuracy Cost: 30%.

Level 4: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 10%. Unlocks Fitness (Krogan Battlemaster).

Level 5: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 12%.

Level 6: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 14%. Unlocks First Aid (Soldier).

Level 7: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 16%. Allows the use of Heavy Armor.

Level 8: Advanced Shield Boost: Recharges 40% of your shield per second. Duration: 2s. Recharge Time: 45s. Accuracy Cost: 30%.

Level 9: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 18%.

Level 10: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 19%.

Level 11: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 20%.

Level 12: Master Shield Boost: Recharges 50% of your shield per second. Duration: 2s. Recharge Time: 45s. Accuracy Cost: 30%.

Classes

These classes have access to the Combat Armor talent:

• Soldier
• Krogan Battlemaster