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Vanguard Profile
Vanguard

Vanguards have an aggressive combat style, preferring to close in on enemies and deal heavy damage at short range.

This profile reconfigures Ryder's implant and physiology in subtle ways, allowing [him/her] to absorb energy from enemies on impact and shunt that energy into reinforcing [his/her] shields.

Ranks[]

Rank Unlock Bonus
Rank 1 - Vanguard 3 skill points each invested in Combat and Biotics
(6 points)
+20% Melee Damage
+50% Melee Force
+10% Biotic Recharge Speed
+20% Power Shield Cost Reduction
+10% Max Shields
SIPHONING STRIKE: Melee attacks restore shields.
BIOTIC JUMP & EVADES: Instead of a jump-jet, use biotics to jump and evade.
Rank 2 - Front Line Fighter 12 skill points each invested in Combat and Biotics
(24 points)
+25% Melee Damage
+60% Melee Force
+15% Biotic Recharge Speed
+25% Power Shield Cost Reduction
+15% Max Shields
SIPHONING STRIKE: Melee attacks restore shields.
BIOTIC JUMP & EVADES: Instead of a jump-jet, use biotics to jump and evade.
Rank 3 - Front Line Trooper 27 skill points each invested in Combat and Biotics
(54 points)
+30% Melee Damage
+70% Melee Force
+20% Biotic Recharge Speed
+30% Power Shield Cost Reduction
+20% Max Shields
SIPHONING STRIKE: Melee attacks restore shields.
BIOTIC JUMP & EVADES: Instead of a jump-jet, use biotics to jump and evade.
Rank 4 - Front Line Slayer 50 skill points each invested in Combat and Biotics
(100 points)
+35% Melee Damage
+80% Melee Force
+25% Biotic Recharge Speed
+35% Power Shield Cost Reduction
+25% Max Shields
SIPHONING STRIKE: Melee attacks restore shields.
BIOTIC JUMP & EVADES: Instead of a jump-jet, use biotics to jump and evade.
Rank 5 - Front Line Battlemaster 78 skill points each invested in Combat and Biotics
(156 points)
+40% Melee Damage
+90% Melee Force
+30% Biotic Recharge Speed
+40% Power Shield Cost Reduction
+30% Max Shields
SIPHONING STRIKE: Melee attacks restore shields.
BIOTIC JUMP & EVADES: Instead of a jump-jet, use biotics to jump and evade.
Rank 6 - Heroic Vanguard 116 skill points each invested in Combat and Biotics
(232 points)
+45% Melee Damage
+100% Melee Force
+35% Biotic Recharge Speed
+45% Power Shield Cost Reduction
+35% Max Shields
SIPHONING STRIKE: Melee attacks restore shields.
BIOTIC JUMP & EVADES: Instead of a jump-jet, use biotics to jump and evade.


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