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 |
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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. |