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Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition

Barrier

By
Claire Farnworth

Barrier is an unlockable biotic talent in Mass Effect 1 which surrounds the user in a high-gravity mass effect field, strengthening shields for a period of time. Barrier does not protect against melee attacks or environmental hazards. Barrier is available for Adepts, Sentinels, Vanguards as part of the Shock Trooper specialization, Liara (Asari Scientist) and Wrex (Krogan Battlemaster).

Barrier Power Levels

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Bolster your shields with a biotic barrier that will absorb up to 400 points of damage.
Will not block attacks that bypass shields.
Duration: 10 sec
Recharge Time: 60 sec
Accuracy Cost: 80%

Advanced Barrier

Barrier will absorb up to 700 points of damage.
Improves the recharge time and accuracy cost.
Duration: 16.5 sec
Recharge Time: 50 sec
Accuracy Cost: 80%

Master Barrier

Bolster your shields with a biotic barrier that will absorb up to 1000 points of damage.
Duration: 23 sec
Recharge Time: 40 sec
Accuracy Cost: 80%

Talent Levels

You’ll obtain the Barrier Mastery achievement for using this ability 25 times.

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Barrier Mastery

ME1: Use biotic Barrier 25 times

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Electronic Arts
  • Platforms,
    PC, PS4, XB One
  • Genre
    Action RPG, Third-person shooter
  • Guide Release
    14 May 2021
  • Last Updated
    17 August 2021
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The guide for Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition features all there is to see and do including a walkthrough containing coverage of all Assignments, detailed breakdown of all the important choices, class builds and much more!

  • Full coverage of all the Main Missions.
  • Every Assignment covered.
  • In-depth look at the major choices and consequences of each.
  • Full details on how to romance Ashley, Kaiden or Liara
  • Class builds to get the most out of your chosen class.
  • Details on every Talent.
  • How to spec your squad.
  • Breakdown of all Paragon and Renegade opportunities.
  • Trophy/Achievement guide.

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