Levitate

Levitate is one of the Abilities that Jesse Faden can obtain in Control. It is gained by binding the Object of Power known as the Benicoff TV during the main mission My Brother's Keeper. Levitate allows Jesse to fly for a certain time, determined by the ability level and not connected to her Energy pool; slamming to the ground, however, will empty the pool.
== Mode of Operation ==
By using the same key as for jumping but holding it or pressing it a second time during the jump, Jesse will stay mid-air for a short time, then slowly hover down to the ground. Horizontal movement is possible as usual, though without speed alterations through walking, running or a Sprint – height control, however, can only be achieved by holding or releasing the key. Pressing the key another time while Levitating will Jesse let fall to the ground, possibly sustaining fall damage. On the other hand, starting to Levitate while already falling will initiate a Slow Fall and prevent such damage.
While in air, using Evade is possible for Jesse, as well as shielding herself or shooting the Service Weapon. A Weapon Mod exists that even reduces the amount of ammunition consumed when firing during Levitation.
Ability Points can be spent to increase the duration of Jesse's Levitation, and to add the Ground Slam – a quick descent to the ground causing damage to enemies (and the environment) when landing. With further Points spent, this damage can be increased as well.
Non-combat areas where Jesse puts the Service Weapon down, such as Central Executive or the Janitor's Office, do not allow for Levitation.
== Behind the scenes ==
* An unused icon by the name ABILITY_UPGRADE_TYPE_SLAM_5.tex exists in the game files, indicating that an additional, fifth upgrade for "Ground Slam" was planned but not implemented in the final game.
* Originally, a Ground Slam could be done even upwards, up to an angle of +15° from the horizontal plane. This feature was disabled with an update connected to The Foundation, to avoid being able to reach areas that should instead be reached through mission progress only.
== Achievements and trophies ==
The following achievement and trophy is connected to Levitate.
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Category:Abilities