Lance

Lance is a Biotic skill in Mass Effect: Andromeda.

SP Skill Ranks

Rank	Label	Icon	Description	Bonus
1	Lance		Devastates a small area with a swiftly thrown shaft of energy. Inflicts bonus damage against enemy weak points (such as heads) and detonates combo primers.	Damage: 320 Force: 400 Impact Radius: 1 Recharge Time (s): 10
2	Recharge Speed		-	+10% Recharge Speed
3	Damage & Force		-	+15% Damage +15% Force
4	Damage & Force		-	+20% Damage +20% Force
4	Radius		-	+100% Damage Radius
5	Focused Blast		Increases bonus damage against heads and other weak points.	+25% Headshot/Weak Point Bonus
5	Anti-Shield		-	+25% Damage vs. Shields
6	Knockdown		Enemies within 1.5m of the blast's impact are knocked to the ground. Only unarmored, unshielded, normal-sized enemies are affected.	+20% Damage +20% Force
6	Shield-Powered		Lance has no recharge time, but consumes shields when used.	Shield Cost: 45%

MP Skill Ranks

Rank	Label	Icon	Description	Bonus
1	Lance		Devastates a small area with a swiftly thrown shaft of energy. Inflicts bonus damage against enemy weak points (such as heads) and detonates combo primers.	Damage: 400 Force: 400 Impact Radius: 1 Recharge Time (s): 10
2	Recharge Speed		-	+10% Recharge Speed
3	Damage & Force		-	+25% Damage +15% Force
4	Damage & Force		-	+30% Damage +20% Force
4	Radius		-	+100% Damage Radius
5	Focused Blast		Increases bonus damage against heads and other weak points.	+40% Headshot/Weak Point Bonus
5	Anti-Shield		-	+35% Damage vs. Shields
6	Knockdown		Enemies within 1.5m of the blast's impact are knocked to the ground. Only unarmored, unshielded, normal-sized enemies are affected.	+30% Damage +20% Force
6	Shield-Powered		Lance has no recharge time, but consumes shields when used.	Shield Cost: 45%

Player Notes

Mechanics

• While the headshot mechanic might seem like it requires careful aim, it can be easily done without aiming down the weapon sights, if the enemy is not too far away.
• The Rank 6 Shield-Powered option can be paired with multiple shield cost reduction passives, such as Ryder's Profiles. The only other power with this mechanic is Nova.
• Lance reaches its destination nearly instantaneously, meaning that unlike other powers such as Throw or Incinerate, enemies will not be able to dodge the projectile effectively.

Strategies

• One of the more powerful skills in the game, it is commonly exploited in multiplayer for high experience from combos.
• Pairs excellently with rifles at long range, especially when the weapon's clip is empty.
• Combining the Rank 6 Shield-Powered option with Annihilation's Rank 6 Draining Field option allows for frequent use of Lance, especially when used around clusters of weak enemies or with the passive shield power cost reductions from Ryder's passive skills and Profiles.

Availability

• Single-player: Pathfinder Ryder - Starting Biotic Skill
• Multiplayer: Asari Adept, Asari Duelist, Asari Huntress, Human Kineticist