| Page Contents Current As of Patch: | 2022-11-30 |
Nanite Mesh Generator is an ability available to the Heavy Assault. It is unlocked and upgraded using Certification Points.
When activated, the nanite mesh generator applies a damage absorption overshield to the user which consumes energy to absorb an equal amount of damage, using the user's own resists to dictate damage received. The shield can absorb up to 450 damage from any source, based on its energy stores, or otherwise drains naturally over 36 seconds while active. In exchange, the shield slows the user by 25% while active.
While the overshield is active, the player's health and personal shield cannot passively regenerate.
To activate this ability, press the Use Ability hotkey (F by default).
Effects[]
The Nanite Mesh Generator has a capacity of 450 energy and regenerates between 15 and 22.5 energy per second while not in use, with a 3000ms (3 second) delay incurred before regeneration begins if the shield's energy is emptied. Activating the overshield immediately consumes 10 energy before burning 12.5 energy per second.
In simple terms, this means the overshield can typically sustain up to 440 damage thanks to the activation penalty, lasting up to 35.2 seconds if no damage is taken, and regenerates passively in between 30 and 20 seconds, based on the rank of the ability.
Similar to the Adrenaline Shield, the Nanite Mesh Generator is subject to the most of the same damage modifiers as the user. It will sustain additional damage from headshots, less from legshots, and will receive less damage if the user is enjoying damage reduction effects such as the Flak Armor suit. Nanoweave Armor, specifically, will not have its damage reduction effects applied to overshields, however.
As with other overshields, the Nanite Mesh Generator also reduces the user's base movement speed by 25% by active. Assuming the user has the standard movement speed of 4m/s, this reduces their movement speed to 3m/s. This does not affect crouch, strafe/backpedal, or sprint modifiers, which continue to multiply the user's current movement speed by 0.5x, 0.75x, and 1.625x, respectively.
| Nanite Mesh Generator Regeneration Rate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Regen. per second | 15 energy | 16 energy | 17.3 energy | 18.75 energy | 20.4 energy | 22.5 energy |
| Regen. time from zero | 30 seconds | 28 seconds | 26 seconds | 24 seconds | 22 seconds | 20 seconds |
Certification[]
"The NMG spontaneously creates a dense projectile absorbing shield around the user. This shield absorbs a set amount of damage, and will need to recharge after stopping several projectiles."
| Rank | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auto Granted | Generates a dense mesh of nanites around the soldier that decays slowly while active, and absorbs up to 450 damage before falling. Regenerates to full in 31 seconds. |
| 2 | 1 
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Reduces NMG's full recharge time to 28 seconds. |
| 3 | 30
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Reduces NMG's full recharge time to 26 seconds. |
| 4 | 100
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Reduces NMG's full recharge time to 24 seconds. |
| 5 | 200
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Reduces NMG's full recharge time to 22 seconds. |
| 6 | 500
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Reduces NMG's full recharge time to 20 seconds. |
Notes[]
- Though the description of rank 1 states the recharge time to be 31 seconds, a true regeneration rate of 15 energy per second causes the shield to regenerate in only 30 seconds.
Media[]
Heavy Shields Comparison (Nanite Mesh Generator, Adrenaline Shield, Resist Shield) - PlanetSide 2
Heavy Assault Shields Comparison.
History[]
April 28, 2021 Update (Containment Sites)
- Heavy Assault shield visuals have been adjusted in first person to make them more visible.
- Hit points reduced from 750 to 450.
- Drain per second decreased from 50 to 12.5
- Passive regen rate increased:
- Rank 1 - Changed from 12.5 per second to 15
- Rank 2 - Changed from 13.1 per second to 16
- Rank 3 - Changed from 13.75 per second to 17.3
- Rank 4 - Changed from 14.6 per second to 18.75
- Rank 5 - Changed from 15.6 per second to 20.4
- Rank 6 - Changed from 16.6 per second to 22.5
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