Offensive Mastery

This article is about the Mass Effect 3 Sentinel class power. For the Sentinel class power in Mass Effect 2, see Defender.

Offensive Mastery is a passive class power in Mass Effect 3's single-player mode.

Power Ranks

Rank 1: Offensive Mastery

Be an expert tactician on and off the battlefield.

Faster and stronger powers.
More weapon damage.
More dexterity.
More charisma.

• Reputation Bonus: 4%
• Weapon Damage Bonus: 2.50%
• Power Damage Bonus: 5%
• Weight Capacity Bonus: 15

Rank 2: Influence & Capacity

Increase reputation bonus by 4%.
Increase weight capacity bonus by 20 points.

• Reputation Bonus: 8%
• Weapon Damage Bonus: 2.50%
• Power Damage Bonus: 5%
• Weight Capacity Bonus: 35

Rank 3: Influence & Damage

Increase power damage and force bonuses by 5%.
Increase weapon damage bonus by 2.50%.
Increase reputation bonus by 4%.

• Reputation Bonus: 12%
• Weapon Damage Bonus: 5%
• Power Damage Bonus: 10%
• Power Force Bonus: 5%
• Weight Capacity Bonus: 35

Rank 4: Force & Damage/Influence & Duration

Force & Damage Increase damage and force bonuses by 15%. Reputation Bonus: 12% Weapon Damage Bonus: 5% Power Damage Bonus: 25% Power Force Bonus: 5% Weight Capacity Bonus: 35

Influence & Duration Increase reputation bonus by 8%. Increase power duration by 25%. Reputation Bonus: 20% Weapon Damage Bonus: 5% Power Damage Bonus: 10% Power Force Bonus: 5% Weight Capacity Bonus: 35

Rank 5: Squad Bonus/Weight Capacity

Squad Bonus Increase the force and damage of squadmate powers by 15%. Increase squadmate weapon damage by 10%.

Weight Capacity Increase weight capacity bonus by 35 points. Reputation Bonus: 12% (Force & Damage), 20% (Influence & Duration) Weapon Damage Bonus: 5% Power Damage Bonus: 25% (Force & Damage), 10% (Influence & Duration) Power Force Bonus: 5% Weight Capacity Bonus: 70

Rank 6: Force & Damage/Bonus Power

Force & Damage Increase power damage and force bonuses by 25%. Increase power duration by 25%. Reputation Bonus: 12% (Force & Damage), 20% (Influence & Duration) Weapon Damage Bonus: 5% Power Damage Bonus: 50% (Force & Damage), 35% (Influence & Duration) Power Force Bonus: 5% Weight Capacity Bonus: 35 (Squad Bonus), 70 (Weight Capacity)

Bonus Power Use two powers in a row by giving the first power a 15% chance to cause no cooldown.

Player Notes

• Rank 4 presents a choice between damage/force for powers or additional duration. More damage and force benefits Warp, Throw, and Overload; greater duration benefits Warp and the freeze/chill length of Cryoblast. If you use Warp more for the damaging effects, or rely on Overload as a primary attack, the Damage and Force bonus is the better choice. The damage of Power Combos is not enhanced by power damage bonuses, but duration bonuses on the other hand may keep targets "primed" for such combos longer. Also keep in mind what bonus power you are using, e.g. Dominate can benefit from additional duration but not damage.
• The Rank 5 Squad Bonus evolution applies only to NPC squad members and not to Shepard. There is possibility for confusion, as the similarly named "Squad Bonus" evolutions of squadmates' class powers apply to the entire party including Shepard and also the owner of the power.

Availability

• Single-player: Sentinel
• Multiplayer: N/A