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[TheGRITTY]

Thanks a lot for posting this. I was never very clear on tech bursts til now.

[mrs_anomaly]

TheGRITTY wrote...

Thanks a lot for posting this. I was never very clear on tech bursts til now.

Agreed! 

I'll bump this- 'tis great info!

[Relix28]

Thnx guys/gals. Nice to see that people are still finding this thread useful.

Also, added a special note about Snap Freeze (found under Cryo Explosion section).

[fayk_id]

Thanks for the post.

I have a question though. When i prime multiple targets with disruptor ammo and then chain-overload them, why is there no visible detonation? When you look at it, it is no different from simple overload without use of ammo powers. I tried both ways, the damage and the animation is identical in both cases. Bug?

[Julian Skies]

Tech Bursts actually have a very, very awful detonation animation that is very similar, and in fact it's even MORE subdued than Chain Overload, so they are really, really hard to spot.

[fayk_id]

Julian Skies wrote...

Tech Bursts actually have a very, very awful detonation animation that is very similar, and in fact it's even MORE subdued than Chain Overload, so they are really, really hard to spot.

thanks! i hope at least the damage is as heavy as it should be. i thought it wasn't working.

[BlackbirdSR-71C]

Why does Energy drain not detonate Incinerate?

[BleedingUranium]

BlackbirdSR-71C wrote...

Why does Energy drain not detonate Incinerate?

It depends on the target. ED only detonates if the target is synthetic or has shields/barriers.

So it's a really good detonator for Geth, great for Collectors, good for Cerberus, and not that great for Reapers.

[Abraham_uk]

Is it true what they say?

The Asari Justicar's biotic sphere can detonate incendiary explosions, cryo explosions and tech bursts?
In addition, is it true you can detonate biotic explosions with the sphere, without the warp evolution?

According to this thread, the answers to both questions is yes.

Modifié par Abraham_uk, 26 novembre 2012 - 01:39 .

[Relix28]

Abraham_uk wrote...

Is it true what they say?

The Asari Justicar's biotic sphere can detonate incendiary explosions, cryo explosions and tech bursts?
In addition, is it true you can detonate biotic explosions with the sphere, without the warp evolution?

According to this thread, the answers to both questions is yes.

The sphere can detonate tech combos (with or without warp evolution). Biotic combos can also be detonated without the warp evolution, however, you won't be able to prime your targets without warp evo.

[holdenagincourt]

Relix I have a question. You mention that Biotic Orbs can prime enemies for a BE. Do you have to take a specific evolution for that to happen or is it intrinsic to the power?

Just asking because there was some disagreement in a group I was in last night about whether it actually primed enemies for BEs.

[Relix28]

holdenagincourt wrote...

Relix I have a question. You mention that Biotic Orbs can prime enemies for a BE. Do you have to take a specific evolution for that to happen or is it intrinsic to the power?

Just asking because there was some disagreement in a group I was in last night about whether it actually primed enemies for BEs.

That was an error on my part. I didn't properly test it at first (just a quick game on day one with some biotic teammates), and it kinda seemed that I was able to pime for explosions. I corrected that, after I did some more tests, and it turned out that biotic orbs are biotic detonators, but not primers. I appologize, if I mislead you.

Btw, where have you been? It's been a while since last time we played together.

[DullahansXMark]

To think, someone could've had a baby by now.

[holdenagincourt]

Relix28 wrote...

holdenagincourt wrote...

Relix I have a question. You mention that Biotic Orbs can prime enemies for a BE. Do you have to take a specific evolution for that to happen or is it intrinsic to the power?

Just asking because there was some disagreement in a group I was in last night about whether it actually primed enemies for BEs.

That was an error on my part. I didn't properly test it at first (just a quick game on day one with some biotic teammates), and it kinda seemed that I was able to pime for explosions. I corrected that, after I did some more tests, and it turned out that biotic orbs are biotic detonators, but not primers. I appologize, if I mislead you.

Btw, where have you been? It's been a while since last time we played together.

Ah, thanks for filling me in! Don't apologize, haha.

I'm away at school and left my XBox at home. Currently I'm playing MP on my PC, which has been pretty fun, although I still don't find the controls quite as smooth as on the XBox. Nice people, though. I'll be back home in mid-December once exams are over and would love to play some matches with you then! 

[Relix28]

holdenagincourt wrote...

Relix28 wrote...

holdenagincourt wrote...

Relix I have a question. You mention that Biotic Orbs can prime enemies for a BE. Do you have to take a specific evolution for that to happen or is it intrinsic to the power?

Just asking because there was some disagreement in a group I was in last night about whether it actually primed enemies for BEs.

That was an error on my part. I didn't properly test it at first (just a quick game on day one with some biotic teammates), and it kinda seemed that I was able to pime for explosions. I corrected that, after I did some more tests, and it turned out that biotic orbs are biotic detonators, but not primers. I appologize, if I mislead you.

Btw, where have you been? It's been a while since last time we played together.

Ah, thanks for filling me in! Don't apologize, haha.

I'm away at school and left my XBox at home. Currently I'm playing MP on my PC, which has been pretty fun, although I still don't find the controls quite as smooth as on the XBox. Nice people, though. I'll be back home in mid-December once exams are over and would love to play some matches with you then! 

Cool. My backpack will be waiting for you then. 

[holdenagincourt]

Relix28 wrote...

Cool. My backpack will be waiting for you then. 

I love your backpack! Can't wait! 

[HeroicMass]

holdenagincourt wrote...

Relix28 wrote...

Cool. My backpack will be waiting for you then. 

I love your backpack! Can't wait! 

his backpack is weak. Mine is much better

[holdenagincourt]

heroicmass wrote...

holdenagincourt wrote...

Relix28 wrote...

Cool. My backpack will be waiting for you then. 

I love your backpack! Can't wait! 

his backpack is weak. Mine is much better

It's nice to have lots of options! I feel like the majority of my experience in MP has been the successive backpacks I've been in. You all know who you are.

Seriously though, I'll appreciate the support while getting adjusted to the XBox again and the game changes, glad to know you'll be there.

And now, back to power combos...sorry for going off topic. 

[Abraham_uk]

Want to bring out your inner Michael Bay?
Want to master biotic explosions, tech bursts, incendiary explosions and cryo explosions?


Here is a thread that will Transform the way you approach Mass Effect 3. Turning you into the ultimate Bad Boy of Mass Effect. Unleash your brand of Armageddon as you bring out the Pain for maximum Gain. This thread that will Rock your world!


Relix 28 nails the everchanging thread with an extensive knowledge on what is arguably the best feature of Mass Effect 3. Proficency in performing combos with practice can transform insanity into narrative and platinium into bronze. Thanks to the engaging opening post, hardcore and casual gamers alike can share the secrets to beating any difficulty with any class, kit, characters, weapon mods, grenades and powers.

Of all threads on gaming strategy this is my most highly recommended.

Modifié par Abraham_uk, 29 novembre 2012 - 05:23 .

[EquitesRoma]

Sorry, if this is bad form. I've found this topic very useful and wanted too "bump" it.

[Abraham_uk]

EquitesRoma wrote...

Sorry, if this is bad form. I've found this topic very useful and wanted too "bump" it.

It's not bad form.
This topic should be buffed to infinity.

[Abraham_uk]

It wasn't until this weekend's challenge that I realised that quite often, even when there is a clear and obvious biotic explosion, the detonating power kills the target first. (I beat the detonator challenge by the way).


What I mean. I cast singularity, then I follow up with warp. Even though there is a biotic explosion, it is actually warp that kills the target and not the explosion.


Do biotic explosions (or other combos) lead to the player earning more points?
How do I ensure that the target is killed by the biotic explosion (or other combo) and not the detonating power itself?

Modifié par Abraham_uk, 02 décembre 2012 - 04:06 .

[Shampoohorn]

Abraham_uk wrote...

It wasn't until this weekend's challenge that I realised that quite often, even when there is a clear and obvious biotic explosion, the detonating power kills the target first. (I beat the detonator challenge by the way).


What I mean. I cast singularity, then I follow up with warp. Even though there is a biotic explosion, it is actually warp that kills the target and not the explosion.


Do biotic explosions (or other combos) lead to the player earning more points?
How do I ensure that the target is killed by the biotic explosion (or other combo) and not the detonating power itself?

In the context of this weekend Challenge, I'd make two suggestions.

Use lower damage powers like pull, reave, stasis, or throw to minimize the damage done to your target.  I easily met the challenge by using an asari justicar and either pull/reaving or priming with reave and relying on a human sentinel to detonate.  Powers like warp, smash, charge and cluster nades apply high damage instantly and are more likely to kill the target outright.

Prioritize groups of enemies for biotic explosions.  Even if your target is killed by power damage, the rest of the group will only take BE damage.  In that context, 6x6 power combos are the best since BE radius also scales up -- not just damage.

Modifié par Shampoohorn, 02 décembre 2012 - 04:35 .

[Relix28]

Shampoohorn wrote...

Abraham_uk wrote...

It wasn't until this weekend's challenge that I realised that quite often, even when there is a clear and obvious biotic explosion, the detonating power kills the target first. (I beat the detonator challenge by the way).


What I mean. I cast singularity, then I follow up with warp. Even though there is a biotic explosion, it is actually warp that kills the target and not the explosion.


Do biotic explosions (or other combos) lead to the player earning more points?
How do I ensure that the target is killed by the biotic explosion (or other combo) and not the detonating power itself?

In the context of this weekends Challenge, I'd make two suggestions.

Use lower damage powers like pull, reave, stasis, or throw to minimize the damage done to your target.  I easily met the challenge by using an asari justicar and either pull/reaving or priming with reave and relying on a human sentinel to detonate.  Powers like warp, smash, charge and cluster nades apply high damage instantly and are more likely to kill the target outright.

Prioritize groups of enemies for biotic explosions.  Even if your target is killed by power damage, the rest of the group will only take BE damage.  In that context, 6x6 power combos are the best since BE radius also scales up -- not just damage.

Pretty much this.

Here's a quote from Eric Fagnan. "The combo damage is done after the normal power impact. So if you detonate with Warp, Warp will do its normal damage and then the combo damage is added."

So, if your target is low enough on health to be killed by your detonator power, then that power will take credit for the kill (and not biotic explosion).


As for the weekend challenge, I would recommend playing the N7 Fury vs. Reapers (Gold). You can get a ton of BE kills, especially on the first two waves. Husk and canibals can be one-shoted with anihilation field + throw, and marauders just need their shields striped beforehand, so use a weapon that can do that, idealy with one shot (acolyte, wraith, claymore, talon, etc...).
I finished my challenege in the first game on wave 4 using this method. Very simple and very effecive.

[Abraham_uk]

I beat the challenge on Friday despite less than 40% of my combos killing the enemy.

I found warp + throw and warp + shockwave to be the most effective.

Singularity + warp is a terrible combo. The lift damage pretty much kills the enemy anyway.

The Justicar was okay. Pull + reave led to biotic explosion kills roughly 50% of the time.
As for warp sphere + reave or reave plus sphere, they led to some easy combos.

Modifié par Abraham_uk, 02 décembre 2012 - 05:10 .