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 240.
Combo Action: Keen Edge
Combo Potency: 380
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.
•   Melee Mastery II (Lv. 94) - Increases the potency of Keen Edge to 300, Brutal Shell to 240, Solid Barrel to 240, Burst Strike to 460, Gnashing Fang to 500, Savage Claw to 560, Wicked Talon to 620, Jugular Rip to 240, Abdomen Tear to 280, Eye Gouge to 320, Blasting Zone to 800, and Hypervelocity to 200.
  

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 7.0 (2024-07-02):
  • Potency has been increased from 130 to 240 upon learning   Melee Mastery II.
  • Combo potency has been increased from 300 to 380 upon learning Melee Mastery II.
• 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.