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Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition

Defense Matrix

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Shane Williams

Defense Matrix is a Power which can be used by EDI or Commander Shepard as a Bonus Power in Mass Effect 3. This restores full shields when activated.

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Rank Upgrade Stats
1 Reinforce armor with protective Foucault currents. Purge the currents to restore shields. Recharge Speed: 10 seconds, Damage Reduction: 15%, Shields Restored: 50%
2 Increase recharge speed by 25% Recharge Speed: 8 seconds, Damage Reduction: 15%, Shields Restored: 50%
3 Increase shield restoration by 20% when purging armor Recharge Speed: 8 seconds, Damage Reduction: 15%, Shields Restored: 70%
4 Durability: Increase damage protection by 5% or Shield Bonus: Increase shield restoration by 30% when purging armor. Recharge Speed: 8 seconds, Damage Reduction: 20%, Shields Restored: 100%
5 Shield Recharge: Decrease shield-recharge delay by 15% or Power Synergy: Increase tech power damage by 25% while Defense Matrix is active. Recharge Speed: 8 seconds, Damage Reduction: 20%, Shields Restored: 100%
6 Power Recharge: Reduce power speed penalty by 30% or Durability: Increase damage protection by 10%. Recharge Speed: 8 seconds, Damage Reduction: 30%, Shields Restored: 100%
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Electronic Arts
  • Platforms,
    PC, PS3, Wii U, XB 360
  • Genre
    Action RPG, Third-person shooter
  • Guide Release
    14 May 2021
  • Last Updated
    15 June 2022
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  • Guide Author
    Andrew Mills, Claire Farnworth

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