| Page Contents Current As of Patch: | 2023-03-29 |
Demeter Veil is an ability available to Heavy Assaults of the New Conglomerate. It is unlocked and upgraded using Certification Points.
When activated, Demeter Veil creates a field of nanites in the listed radius around the user, reducing damage taken by all affected allied infantry (including the Heavy themselves) by 25%. This effect does not apply to allied MAXes or Heavy Assaults. The field lasts up to 6 seconds. Affected allies have a shimmering faction-colored shield effect applied to their character while enjoying the abilities' benefits.
Demeter Veil has a capacity of 200 energy and recharges 14.28 and 20 energy per second when not in use, based on the rank of the ability, with a 3000ms (3 second) delay incurred before recharging begins if the tank is emptied. Using the ability immediately consumes 10 energy before burning 32 energy per second.
In simple terms, this means that Demeter Veil can be used for 6 seconds with a full tank and takes between 14 and 10 seconds to recharge, based on the rank of the ability.
The damage reduction effect provided by the overshield does not stack with similar effects, such as that from the Flak Armor or Nanoweave Armor suits. If multiple sources of damage reduction are present, only the highest value applies.
To activate this ability, press the Use Ability hotkey (F by default).
Certifications[]
"Reduces incoming damage to nearby allies while the ability is active."
| Rank | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150 
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Generates a protective nanite veil around allied soldiers within 5 meters, mitigating 25% of incoming damage. This shield remains active for up to 6 seconds, and regenerates to full over 14 seconds. Damage taken does not cause this shield to drain more quickly. |
| 2 | 200
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Generates a protective nanite veil around allied soldiers within 5 meters, mitigating 25% of incoming damage. This shield remains active for up to 6 seconds, and regenerates to full over 13 seconds. Damage taken does not cause this shield to drain more quickly. |
| 3 | 400
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Generates a protective nanite veil around allied soldiers within 5 meters, mitigating 25% of incoming damage. This shield remains active for up to 6 seconds, and regenerates to full over 12 seconds. Damage taken does not cause this shield to drain more quickly. |
| 4 | 500
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Generates a protective nanite veil around allied soldiers within 5 meters, mitigating 25% of incoming damage. This shield remains active for up to 6 seconds, and regenerates to full over 11 seconds. Damage taken does not cause this shield to drain more quickly. |
| 5 | 1,000
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Generates a protective nanite veil around allied soldiers within 6 meters, mitigating 25% of incoming damage. This shield remains active for up to 6 seconds, and regenerates to full over 10 seconds. Damage taken does not cause this shield to drain more quickly. |
History[]
March 29, 2023 Update (MAX rebalance, New Abilities, Server Perf)
- Reintroduced to the live game.
- While active, the Demeter Veil reduces incoming damage to you and nearby allies for up to 6 seconds, but doesn't target allied MAX or Heavy Assaults.
- Rank 1: Reduces damage by 25% for up to 6 seconds. Protects allies within 5 meters and regenerates to full over 14 seconds.
- Rank 2: Reduces damage by 25% for up to 6 seconds. Protects allies within 5 meters and regenerates to full over 13 seconds.
- Rank 3: Reduces damage by 25% for up to 6 seconds. Protects allies within 5 meters and regenerates to full over 12 seconds.
- Rank 4: Reduces damage by 25% for up to 6 seconds. Protects allies within 5 meters and regenerates to full over 11 seconds.
- Rank 5: Reduces damage by 25% for up to 6 seconds. Protects allies within 6 meters and regenerates to full over 10 seconds.
- While active, the Demeter Veil reduces incoming damage to you and nearby allies for up to 6 seconds, but doesn't target allied MAX or Heavy Assaults.
- No longer affects allied Heavy Assaults.
March 16, 2023 Update (PTS) (MAX, A2G, and New Abilities)
- Reintroduced to the test server as Demeter Veil.
- Demeter Veil (NC Heavy Assault only)
- While active, the Demeter Veil reduces incoming damage to you and nearby allies by 25% for up to 6 seconds.
- Rank 1: Reduces damage by 25% for up to 6 seconds. Protects allies within 5 meters and regenerates to full over 14 seconds.
- Rank 2: Reduces damage by 25% for up to 6 seconds. Protects allies within 5 meters and regenerates to full over 13 seconds.
- Rank 3: Reduces damage by 25% for up to 6 seconds. Protects allies within 5 meters and regenerates to full over 12 seconds.
- Rank 4: Reduces damage by 25% for up to 6 seconds. Protects allies within 5 meters and regenerates to full over 11 seconds.
- Rank 5: Reduces damage by 25% for up to 6 seconds. Protects allies within 6 meters and regenerates to full over 10 seconds.
- While active, the Demeter Veil reduces incoming damage to you and nearby allies by 25% for up to 6 seconds.
- Demeter Veil (NC Heavy Assault only)
April 1, 2022
- No longer usable on PC with the end of the Distant Shores campaign.
- No longer shields non-infantry targets.
- Updated the ability icon.
- Now lasts for 6.25/7.2/8/8.8/9.6 seconds.
- Area of effect has been reduced by one meter at all ranks.
November 17, 2021 Update (The Nine-Year Anniversary of PlanetSide 2)
- Added to the game as AE Resist Shield.
Trivia[]
- Demeter Veil was initially implemented in November 2021 as a reward from the Distant Shores campaign. At that time, it was called AE Resist Shield.
- It was acquired using Campaign Standing by any New Conglomerate character participating in the campaign, for 50
, 250 , 500 , 750 , and 1,000 for ranks 1 through 5 respectively. - Increasing the rank of the ability increased the duration from 6.25 seconds up to 9.6 seconds.
- It was brought back in March 2023 and renamed to Demeter Veil, with a flat 6 second duration and a increased recharge speed based on rank, as well as no longer being able to affect Heavy Assaults.
- It was acquired using Campaign Standing by any New Conglomerate character participating in the campaign, for 50
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