Dark Channel

Dark Channel is a unique biotic power available to Javik and the N7 Fury Adept in Mass Effect 3. This power hits a targeted enemy with a powerful biotic field that does constant damage for an extended period. If the enemy is killed and the power still has duration, it will hop to a nearby enemy.

Power Ranks

Plague an opponent with a persistent, damaging biotic field. Effect transfers to a second target if the first is killed. Effect's length depends on Dark Channel's duration. Only one field may be active at a time.

Rank 1: Dark Channel

• Recharge Speed: 10 sec (8 multiplayer)
• Damage Per Second: 20 (75 multiplayer)
• Duration: 30 sec

Rank 2: Recharge Speed

Increase recharge speed by 25%.

• Recharge Speed: 8 sec (6.40 multiplayer)

Rank 3: Damage

Increase damage by 20%.

• Damage Per Second: 24 (90 multiplayer)

Rank 4: Damage/Duration

Damage Increase damage by 30%. Damage Per Second: 30 (112.50 multiplayer)

Duration Increase duration by 40%. Duration: 42 sec

Rank 5: Slow/Recharge Speed

Slow Slow target's movement speed by 30%.

Recharge Speed Increase recharge speed by 35%. Recharge Speed: 6.25 sec (5 multiplayer)

Rank 6: Damage/Pierce

Damage Increase damage by 50%. Damage Per Second: 34/127.50 (40/150 with "Damage" upgrade)

Pierce Increase damage to armor and barriers by 75%

Player Notes

• Targets afflicted with Dark Channel can cause Biotic Explosions when detonated with powers such as Warp and Charge.
• Since it transfers to another enemy when the affected target dies, Dark Channel can be used to set up several biotic explosions in rapid succession. Use Dark Channel on weak infantry, then spam Throw for optimal results.
• Dark Channel is also very effective against Ravagers as it will kill Swarmers instantaneously.
• Annihilation Field can detonate Biotic Explosions on an enemy with Dark Channel active for figuratively "two Biotic Explosions". Also Dark Channel and Annihilation Field is very effective against big enemies such as Atlas as the above combo can be used multiple times on an Atlas due to its large amount of health.

Availability

• Single Player: Javik, Commander Shepard (Bonus Power)
• Multiplayer: N7 Fury Adept