Cathode Grace
Used by Gyre
Cathode Grace
Gain a brief burst of increased Critical Chance and Energy Regen, with each kill extending duration of Cathode Grace. Casting is on a cooldown.
Introduced in Update 31.5 (2022-04-27)
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
- Gain a brief burst of increased Critical Chance and Energy Regen, with each kill extending duration of Cathode Grace.
Info
- Cathode Grace is Gyre’s ability 3.
- Gain a brief burst of increased Critical Chance and Energy Regen, with each kill extending duration of Cathode Grace.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Arcsphere, Coil Horizon — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Cathode Current
Cathode Grace Augment: Eliminating an enemy while Cathode Grace is active will release an additional discharge from Rotorswell with 200%…
GyreCathode Grace Augment: Eliminating an enemy while Cathode Grace is active will release an additional discharge from Rotorswell with 200% Damage and extend its duration by the same amount.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Cathode Grace with: Cathode Grace Augment: Eliminating an enemy while Cathode Grace is active will release an additional discharge from Rotorswell with 200% Damage and extend its duration by the same amount.
- 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 Gyre.
- Skip it if the base Cathode Grace already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Cathode Grace when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Cathode Grace with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Cathode Grace still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 3, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Gyre.
Ability dossier · Cathode Grace
Synergies
- Cathode GraceArcsphere
Use Cathode Grace to set up Arcsphere, or follow Arcsphere with Cathode Grace while enemies are vulnerable.
- Cathode GraceCoil Horizon
Use Cathode Grace to set up Coil Horizon, or follow Coil Horizon with Cathode Grace while enemies are vulnerable.
- Cathode GraceRotorswell
Use Cathode Grace to set up Rotorswell, or follow Rotorswell with Cathode Grace while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Cathode Grace scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Extends how long Cathode Grace’s effect lasts.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Cathode Grace unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Cathode Grace 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 Cathode Grace still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Cathode Grace to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Cathode Grace only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Cathode Grace 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 — Cathode Grace is tuned for Gyre’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Arcsphere
Coil Horizon
Rotorswell