Poison Strike

Poison Strike is a biotic power in Mass Effect 3's multiplayer mode.

Power Ranks

Rank 1: Poison Strike

Slash through an enemy line while encased in this biotic barrier causing instant biotic damage and applying a poison effect that does damage over time to every hit enemy.

Invulnerable while this power is in effect.

• Recharge Speed: 8 sec
• Range: 12 m
• Biotic Damage: 500
• Poison Damage Per Second: 75
• Poison Duration: 5 sec

Rank 2: Recharge Speed

Increase recharge speed by 25%.

• Recharge Speed: 6.40 sec
• Range: 12 m
• Biotic Damage: 500
• Poison Damage Per Second: 75
• Poison Duration: 5 sec

Rank 3: Damage

Increase damage by 20%.

• Recharge Speed: 6.40 sec
• Range: 12 m
• Biotic Damage: 600
• Poison Damage Per Second: 90
• Poison Duration: 5 sec

Rank 4: Damage/Range

Damage Increase damage by 30%. Recharge Speed: 6.40 sec Range: 12 m Biotic Damage: 750 Poison Damage Per Second: 112.50 Poison Duration: 5 sec

Range Increase range by 40%. Recharge Speed: 6.40 sec Range: 16.80 m Biotic Damage: 600 Poison Damage Per Second: 90 Poison Duration: 5 sec

Rank 5: Poison Duration/Recharge Speed

Poison Duration Increase poison duration by 60%. Recharge Speed: 6.40 sec Range: 12 m (Damage), 16.80 m (Range) Biotic Damage: 750 (Damage), 600 (Range) Poison Damage Per Second: 112.50 (Damage), 90 (Range) Poison Duration: 8 sec

Recharge Speed Increase recharge speed by 35%. Recharge Speed: 5 sec Range: 12 m (Damage), 16.80 m (Range) Biotic Damage: 750 (Damage), 600 (Range) Poison Damage Per Second: 112.50 (Damage), 90 (Range) Poison Duration: 5 sec

Rank 6: Poison Strength/Double Dash

Poison Strength Increase poison damage by 50%. Paralyze up to 2 unshielded enemies for 4 seconds. Recharge Speed: 6.40 sec (Poison Duration), 5 sec (Recharge Speed) Range: 12 m (Damage), 16.80 m (Range) Biotic Damage: 750 (Damage), 600 (Range) Poison Damage Per Second: 150 (Damage), 127.50 (Range) Poison Duration: 8 sec (Poison Duration), 5 sec (Recharge Speed)

Double Dash Reduce dash range by 40%, but only every other dash triggers a cooldown.

Player Notes

• Poison Strike can hit a maximum of 3 targets per use.
• Poison Strike fills a similar role as other mobility powers like Biotic Charge, Havoc Strike and Shadow Strike; but has the following differences:
  • Poison Strike does not lock onto a target at any range but instead launches the Turian Cabal Vanguard a set distance, damaging enemies in her path.
  • Poison Strike does not restore the Turian Cabal Vanguard's barrier, but she is invulnerable during the power's animation.
  • Poison Strike does not require locking onto a target, and it can be used to quickly pass through walls, solid objects, or other obstacles.
• Like Charge, Poison Strike can detonate all four types of Power Combos.
• By aiming slightly down into the floor, Poison Strike will cover a shorter distance, allowing a skilled player more accurate jumps. This is particularly useful when reviving fallen teammates. With the Double Dash evolution, the Cabal becomes an exceptional medic.
• Poison Strike tends not to hit enemies in its path near the end of the travel distance, especially if the enemy was not target locked in the HUD, which is especially noticeable with the Range evolution of the power.

Availability

• Single-player: N/A
• Multiplayer: Cabal Vanguard