Nova is a Biotic skill in Mass Effect: Andromeda
Power Ranks
Channels energy into a point-blank, high-damage explosion around the user.
| Rank | Label | Icon | Description | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nova |  |
Unlocks Nova skill. | Area Damage: 450
Effect Radius (m): 4 Force: 450 Recharge Time (s): 12 |
| 2 | Radius |  |
Increases damage radius. | +25% Damage Radius |
| 3 | Damage & Force |  |
Increases damage and force. | +15% Damage
+25% Force |
| 4 | Damage & Force | |
Increases damage and force. | +30% Damage
+30% Force |
| 4 | Radius | |
Increases damage radius. | +40% Damage Radius |
| 5 | Anti-Armor |  |
Increased damage to enemy armor. | +60% Damage vs. Armor |
| 5 | Anti-Shield |  |
Increased damage to enemy shields. | +60% Damage vs. Shields |
| 6 | Seismic Nova |  |
  |
+30% Damage
+30% Force |
| 6 | Shield-Powered |  |
Nova has no recharge time, but consumes shields when used. | Shield Cost: 100% |
Player Notes
Mechanics
Notes about the skill's mechanics
Strategies
- Notes about the skill's strategies
Availability:
- Single-player:
- Pathfinder Ryder: Starting Biotic Power
- Cora Harper: Starting Biotic Power
- Multiplayer: Human Female Vanguard, Human Male Vanguard, Krogan Vanguard