Barrier

This article is about the single player version. For the multiplayer version, see Barrier (multiplayer).

Barrier
Type	Biotic Passive
Base stats	+2% Max Shields
Requirements	Biotic Training - Unlocked Skill or 9 skill points invested in Biotics
Description
Specialized training reinforces ordinary shields with biotically empowered mass effect fields.

Barrier is a passive biotic skill.

Ranks

Rank 4 Unyielding Barrier

Rank 5 Biotic Link

Rank 6 Active Barrier

Rank 1 Barrier

Rank 2 Barrier Speed

Rank 3 Barrier Regeneration

Rank 4 Recuperative Barrier

Rank 5 Biotic Alacrity

Rank 6 Saving Barrier

Rank	Cost	Description	Bonus
1 - Barrier	1	Maximum shield strength scales with each skill point invested in the Biotic Skill Group.	+2% Max Shields
2 - Barrier Speed	2	Decreases the delay before shields begin regenerating with each skill point invested in the Biotic Skill Group.	+2% Health & Shield Regeneration Delay Reduction
3 - Barrier Regeneration	3	Increases shield regeneration speed with each skill point invested in the Biotic Skill Group.	+2% Shield Regeneration
4 - Unyielding Barrier	4		+10% Max Shields
4 - Recuperative Barrier	4		+10% Health & Shield Regeneration Delay Reduction +10% Shield Regeneration
5 - Biotic Link	5	Increases maximum shield strength while a biotic effect is active upon an enemy.	Max Shields With an Active Biotic Effect: 40%
5 - Biotic Alacrity	5	Reduces weapon weight and improves speed while shields are active. For biotic powers that deplete shields to activate, shield cost is reduced.	+10% Weapon Weight Capacity +10% Biotic Power Shield Cost Reduction +10% Movement Speed While Shields Active
6 - Active Barrier	6	Restores shields after an enemy is killed by a biotic power. Also affects squadmates within 6 m.	Shields Restored on Biotic Kill: 10%
6 - Saving Barrier	6	Automatically restores shields to full strength while at low health, once every 10 sec.	Shields Restored at Low Health: 100% Low Health Threshold: 25%