Basic Armor is a combat-oriented talent available to Adepts and the Quarian Machinist and unlockable by Engineers. It increases effectiveness of Light Armor.

Talent Ranks Edit

Level 1: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 5%.

Level 2: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 8%.

Level 3: Shield Boost: Recharges 30% of your shield per second. Duration: 2s. Recharge Time: 45s. Accuracy Cost: 30%.

Level 4: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 10%.

Level 5: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 12%. Unlocks Pistols (Adept), First Aid (Quarian Machinist).

Level 6: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 14%.

Level 7: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 16%.

Level 8: Advanced Shield Boost: Recharges 40% of your shield per second. Duration: 2s. Recharge Time: 45s. Accuracy Cost: 30%.

Level 9: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 18%.

Level 10: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 19%.

Level 11: Increases damage reduction and hardening by 20%.

Level 12: Master Shield Boost: Recharges 50% of your shield per second. Duration: 2s. Recharge Time: 45s. Accuracy Cost: 30%.

Classes Edit

These classes have access to the Basic Armor talent:

• Adept
• Engineer Unlockable
• Quarian Machinist