Vanguards are trained for close-range combat, and can use their own abilities to counter enemy biotic attacks. This talent increases biotic resistance and damage dealt by shotguns and pistols.

Rank 1

• Increases biotic protection by 6%
• Increases pistol and shotgun damage by 5%

Rank 2

• Increases biotic protection by 9%
• Increases pistol and shotgun damage by 6%

Rank 3

• Increases biotic protection by 12%
• Increases pistol and shotgun damage by 7%

Rank 4

• Increases biotic protection by 15%
• Increases pistol and shotgun damage by 8%

Rank 5

• Increases biotic protection by 18%
• Increases pistol and shotgun damage by 9%

Rank 6

• Increases biotic protection by 21%
• Increases pistol and shotgun damage by 10%