Combat Armor is a combat talent in Mass Effect 1 which allows you to unlock Heavy Armor, increases damage protection and also unlocks the Shield Boost ability. Combat Armor is available from the start for Soldiers and Wrex (Krogan Battlemaster).

Shield Boost Power Levels¶

Shield Boost¶

Restores 30% of your shield per second
Duration: 2 seconds
Recharge time: 45 seconds
Accuracy Cost: 30%

Advanced Shield Boost¶

Restores 40% of your shield per second
Duration: 2 seconds
Recharge time: 45 seconds
Accuracy Cost: 30%

Master Shield Boost¶

Restores 50% of your shield per second
Duration: 2 seconds
Recharge time: 45 seconds
Accuracy Cost: 30%

Talent Levels¶

Talent Level	Description
1	Increases damage reduction and hardening by 5%.
2	Increases damage reduction and hardening by 8%.
3	Unlocks Shield Boost.
4	Increases damage reduction and hardening by 10%. Unlocks Fitness (Wrex - Krogan Battlemaster).
5	Increases damage reduction and hardening by 12%.
6	Increases damage reduction and hardening by 14%. Unlock First Aid (Soldier)
7	Increases damage reduction and hardening by 16%. Enables use of Heavy Armor.
8	Unlocks Advanced Shield Boost.
9	Increases damage reduction and hardening by 18%.
10	Increases damage reduction and hardening by 19%.
11	Increases damage reduction and hardening by 20%.
12	Unlocks Master Shield Boost.