Chaos
Used by Nyx
Chaos
Nyx releases a devastating psychic pulse, disorienting enemies in a wide radius and forcing them to turn on each other. Confused foes lash out at random factions.
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 releases a devastating psychic pulse, disorienting enemies in a wide radius and forcing them to turn on each other.
Info
- Chaos is Nyx’s ability 3.
- Nyx releases a devastating psychic pulse, disorienting enemies in a wide radius and forcing them to turn on each other.
- 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
Chaos Sphere
Chaos Augment: Enemies entering the Effect Range will be inflicted with Chaos. Effect Range lasts for 50% of the ability duration and shr…
NyxChaos Augment: Enemies entering the Effect Range will be inflicted with Chaos. Effect Range lasts for 50% of the ability duration and shrinks over time.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Chaos with: Chaos Augment: Enemies entering the Effect Range will be inflicted with Chaos.
- 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 Chaos already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Chaos when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Chaos with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Chaos still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 3, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Nyx.
Ability dossier · Chaos
Synergies
- ChaosMind Control
Use Chaos to set up Mind Control, or follow Mind Control with Chaos while enemies are vulnerable.
- ChaosPsychic Bolts
Use Chaos to set up Psychic Bolts, or follow Psychic Bolts with Chaos while enemies are vulnerable.
- ChaosAbsorb
Use Chaos to set up Absorb, or follow Absorb with Chaos while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Chaos scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Chaos unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Chaos’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Chaos 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 Chaos still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Chaos to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Chaos only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Chaos 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 — Chaos is tuned for Nyx’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Mind Control
Psychic Bolts
Absorb