How exactly do shields work in Elite: Dangerous
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How do shields work in Elite: Dangerous? (I realise that this is several interconnected questions)
What affects raw shield strength?
How much stronger are prismatic shields?
What are bi-weave shields, are they worth it?
How can I see my exact shield strength?
What affects shield recharge rate?
How does power management affect shields?
Do different ships get different recharge rates?
Exactly how long do you have to wait until shields come back up?
What about shield cell banks or shield boosters?
What difference do the number of pips in SYS make?
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How do shields work Elite Dangerous?
A ship with a shield generator is protected by an invisible force field that prevents damage to the hull, and the hull does not take damage from impact or weapon-fire so long as the shield is both powered and charged. Shields can be depleted by being struck, and regenerate slowly while using Systems energy.Are shield boosters automatic elite dangerous?
Usage. The Shield Booster increases shield strength by a given percentage of the base shield automatically and continuously once installed. It will continue functioning as long as it is powered and unbroken.What is the fastest way to recharge shields in elite dangerous?
Shields work by mass. There's an optimal and a maximum mass for each generator. Too small a generator, and your hull will be too massive for it to generate a shield around it.Elite Dangerous - Combat Guide: Shields Explained (ft. CMDR NosePimple)
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