Foundations are the equivalent of leveling
Enhancements increase by 0.5% for every level
See Combat Rating and Matrix
:: Foundation: body
:: Threshold: 25 body
> 50% increased acceleration
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:: Enhancement: 26 body+
> 25% reduced weapon handling speed penalties
> 25% reduced debuff duration and bleed damage received
> 25% reduced direct vitals damage received while using backup or heavy weapons
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:: Advanced: 50 body
> Additional aerial maneuver charge
> 25% reduced max vitals and defense reductions
Body focuses on survivability and movement
:: Foundation: tech
:: Threshold: 25 tech
> 50% increased Nano-wire range
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:: Enhancement: 26 tech+
> 25% reduced direct damage received during Core
> 25% reduced Core activation charge cost
> 25% increased base defense regeneration
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:: Advanced: 50 tech
> 5% increased direct defense damage dealt for each debuff on enemy
> 50% reduced scan and augment cooldowns
Tech focuses on Core and augmentations
:: Foundation: hardware
:: Threshold: 25 hardware
> 100% additional reserve ammo
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:: Enhancement: 26 hardware+
> 25% reduced loadout speed penalty
> 25% increased explosive resistance
> 25% reduced device cooldowns
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:: Advanced: 50 hardware
> Additional weapon mod slot
> Additional primary stim charge
Hardware focuses on weapons, devices and hardware in general