quick question - does Umbra protect structures as well?

PaajtorPaajtor Join Date: 2012-11-09 Member: 168634Members
in New Player Forum
I really like the Umbra upgrade for the Lerk...combined with Adrenaline and spores, it's the ultimate ranged support system.
But I asked this question several times ingame, but no-one could give me a certain answer:

Does Umbra block 50% of damage on structures as well?
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  • AurOn2AurOn2 COOKIES! FREEDOM, AND BISCUITS! Australia Join Date: 2012-01-13 Member: 140224Members, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Forum staff
    umbra doesn't block 50% damage.
    Just 1 in every 2 bullets.
    Small technicality i know buuut, well..
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  • dragonmithdragonmith Join Date: 2013-02-04 Member: 182817Members, Reinforced - Diamond
    Yes, it should, as the cloud is the bullet reducing effect. However, I don't think structures will have the vapours that players get running around in umbra.

    You can test this kind of easily to confirm.
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  • Adaman120Adaman120 Join Date: 2012-11-04 Member: 166860Members
    Umbra negates 1 bullet for every 2 that would hit an alien player.

    It does not work on structures.

    Interestingly, Umbra will not affect damage from non-bullet sources, such as flamethrowers, grenades and mines.
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  • PaajtorPaajtor Join Date: 2012-11-09 Member: 168634Members
    edited February 2013
    thank you, guys.

    About those flamethrowers: do they remove umbra just like they can remove spores?

    If I had the chance I would have tried to test it online...but battles are often so hectic, no time for that :P
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