Throw

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Throw is a biotic talent available to Adepts, Sentinels, and Vanguards. It causes the affected enemy to be thrown back a few meters and sends pieces of scenery flying.

Throw is mostly used in combat to keep opponents at a distance, by either launching them away or knocking them over, rendering them helpless when they land. In certain areas Throw will knock enemies off ledges so they fall to their death. If used near destructible objects, Throw can break them and hit enemies with debris. Any moveable boxes can also be Thrown into them, injuring them further because their shields cannot absorb the damage. (However, this applies to the abilities of enemy biotics too, so watch out for nearby objects when fighting them.) In enclosed quarters, Advanced and Master Throw are strong enough to punch enemies against walls and cause significant damage. This technique is especially useful against Thorian Creepers - they aren't physically robust and Throw will squish them.

When used in conjunction with Lift, Throw can have devastating effects. If an enemy has been Lifted into open air, a sufficiently powerful Throw - or a combined Throw if all the squadmates use it at once - will hurl the enemy into the sky resulting in an instant kill. In a low gravity environment, if Lift is unavailable or recharging, a strong Throw on a running enemy may give enough momentum to launch them out into space.

[edit] Talent Ranks

1. Throw - Throws enemies away from the caster with a force of 600 Newtons. Radius: 4 meters. Recharge time: 60 sec. Accuracy Cost:60%
2. Increases the force of Throw to 650 Newtons.
3. Increases the force of Throw to 700 Newtons.
4. Increases the force of Throw to 750 Newtons.
5. Increases the force of Throw to 800 Newtons.
6. Increases the force of Throw to 850 Newtons. Unlocks Lift (Adept).
7. Increases the force of Throw to 900 Newtons. Unlocks Lift (Sentinel, Vanguard).
8. Advanced Throw - Increases the force of Throw to 1000 Newtons. Radius: 5 meters. Recharge time: 50 sec. Accuracy Cost:45%
9. Increases the force of Throw to 1050 Newtons.
10. Increases the force of Throw to 1100 Newtons.
11. Increases the force of Throw to 1150 Newtons.
12. Master Throw - Increases the force of Throw to 1250 Newtons. Radius: 6 meters. Recharge time: 40 sec. Accuracy Cost:30%