Brutal Shell

This article is about the PvE action. For the PvP action, see Brutal Shell (PvP).

 

Brutal Shell

Acquired

GNB (actions)

Level

4

Type

Weaponskill

Casting

Instant

Recast

2.5s (GCD)

Range

3y

Radius

0y

Targeting

Enemy

Patch

5.0

“

Delivers an attack with a potency of 160.
Combo Action: Keen Edge
Combo Potency: 300
Combo Bonus: Restores own HP
Cure Potency: 200
Combo Bonus: Creates a barrier which nullifies damage equaling HP restored
Duration: 30s

— In-game description

Brutal Shell is an action unlocked at level 4. It is available for Gunbreaker.

Related traits

•   Enhanced Brutal Shell (Lv. 52) - Grants the effect of Brutal Shell after successfully completing a combo with Brutal Shell.
•   Melee Mastery (Lv. 84) - Increases the potency of Keen Edge to 200, Brutal Shell to 160, and Solid Barrel to 140.
  

Related actions

•   Keen Edge
•   Solid Barrel

Notes

• The potency of this action is 100 (combo potency: 240) until   Melee Mastery is learned at Lv. 84.

History

• Patch 6.4 (2023-05-23):
  • Potency has been increased from 130 to 160.
  • Combo potency has been increased from 270 to 300.
• Patch 6.2 (2022-08-23):
  • Potency has been increased from 120 to 130.
  • Combo potency has been increased from 260 to 270.
• Patch 6.0 (2021-12-07):
  • Potency has been changed from 100 to 120.
  • Combo potency has been changed from 300 to 260.
• Patch 5.3 (2020-08-11):
  • Cure potency has been increased from 150 to 200.
  • Effect duration has been increased from 10 to 30 seconds.
  • Barrier effect can now be refreshed.
• Patch 5.0 (2019-07-02): Added.