Aegis Storm
Used by Hildryn
Aegis Storm
Take the skies and rain Balefire rockets down on the enemy. Nearby enemies are blasted into the air where they will create an Energy Orb every few seconds. When shields run out the enemies are smashed into the ground.
Introduced in Update 24.4 (2019-03-08)
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
- Take the skies and rain Balefire rockets down on the enemy.
Info
- Aegis Storm is Hildryn’s ability 4.
- Take the skies and rain Balefire rockets down on the enemy.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Balefire, Pillage — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Aegis Gale
Aegis Storm Augment: Balefire has an Alternate Fire during Aegis Storm. The blast deals 15% of Hildryn's Max Shield as additional damage.
HildrynAegis Storm Augment: Balefire has an Alternate Fire during Aegis Storm. The blast deals 15% of Hildryn's Max Shield as additional damage.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Aegis Storm with: Aegis Storm Augment: Balefire has an Alternate Fire during Aegis Storm.
- 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 Hildryn.
- Skip it if the base Aegis Storm already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Aegis Storm when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Aegis Storm with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Aegis Storm still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Hildryn.
Ability dossier · Aegis Storm
Synergies
- Aegis StormBalefire
Use Aegis Storm to set up Balefire, or follow Balefire with Aegis Storm while enemies are vulnerable.
- Aegis StormPillage
Use Aegis Storm to set up Pillage, or follow Pillage with Aegis Storm while enemies are vulnerable.
- Aegis StormHaven
Use Aegis Storm to set up Haven, or follow Haven with Aegis Storm while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Aegis Storm’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Extends how long Aegis Storm’s effect lasts.
Range
- Increases Aegis Storm’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Aegis Storm 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 Aegis Storm still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Aegis Storm to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Aegis Storm only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Aegis Storm 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 — Aegis Storm is tuned for Hildryn’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Balefire
Pillage
Haven