Absorb
Used by Nyx
Absorb
Nyx draws in and contains the damage dealt to her and the damage confused enemies deal to each other then converts it into a devastating radial blast. Following the blast, she enters a brief invulnerable state and gains a Weapon Damage boost proportional to the absorbed damage.
Introduced in Update 6.0 (2013-01-29)
Ability stats
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- Nyx draws in and contains the damage dealt to her and the damage confused enemies deal to each other then converts it into a devastating radial blast.
Info
- Absorb is Nyx’s ability 4.
- Nyx draws in and contains the damage dealt to her and the damage confused enemies deal to each other then converts it into a devastating radial blast.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Mind Control, Psychic Bolts — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Assimilate
Absorb Augment: Nyx can use weapons during Absorb and its duration is infinite, but it consumes 6.5 Energy/s and its area of effect is ha…
NyxAbsorb Augment: Nyx can use weapons during Absorb and its duration is infinite, but it consumes 6.5 Energy/s and its area of effect is halved.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Absorb with: Absorb Augment: Nyx can use weapons during Absorb and its duration is infinite, but it consumes 6.5 Energy/s and its area of effect is halved.
- Rank up the augment to unlock the full effect values.
- Costs a mod slot (and capacity) — only equip it when the change matters for your loop.
Worth the Slot?
- Worth it when the augment’s change is central to how you play Nyx.
- Skip it if the base Absorb already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Absorb when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Absorb with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Absorb still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Nyx.
Ability dossier · Absorb
Synergies
- AbsorbMind Control
Use Absorb to set up Mind Control, or follow Mind Control with Absorb while enemies are vulnerable.
- AbsorbPsychic Bolts
Use Absorb to set up Psychic Bolts, or follow Psychic Bolts with Absorb while enemies are vulnerable.
- AbsorbChaos
Use Absorb to set up Chaos, or follow Chaos with Absorb while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Absorb’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Absorb unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Absorb unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Absorb costs energy each cast — Efficiency (or strong regen) keeps the loop comfortable on long missions.
Priority
Stack the stats that actually move this ability’s needle, then Efficiency for uptime.
Mission Use Cases
| Mission | How to Use It |
|---|---|
| Steel Path Survival / Defense / Disruption | Test whether Absorb still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Absorb to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Absorb only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Absorb is loud or forces combat, save it for after the vault; if it’s stealth-friendly, use it to stay safe. |
Comparisons
- VS
Vs similar tools on other frames — Absorb is tuned for Nyx’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Mind Control
Psychic Bolts
Chaos