Cloud Walker
Used by Wukong
Cloud Walker
Evaporate into a cloud of mist and float through the battlefield, dazing any enemies encountered, while healing Wukong and his twin.
Introduced in Update 17.12 (2015-11-25)
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
- Evaporate into a cloud of mist and float through the battlefield, dazing any enemies encountered, while healing Wukong and his twin.
Info
- Cloud Walker is Wukong’s ability 2.
- Evaporate into a cloud of mist and float through the battlefield, dazing any enemies encountered, while healing Wukong and his twin.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Celestial Twin, Defy — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Enveloping Cloud
Cloud Walker Augment: Allies within 4m of the cloud become invisible to enemies for 14s.
WukongCloud Walker Augment: Allies within 4m of the cloud become invisible to enemies for 14s.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Cloud Walker with: Cloud Walker Augment: Allies within 4m of the cloud become invisible to enemies for 14s.
- 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 Wukong.
- Skip it if the base Cloud Walker already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Cloud Walker when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Cloud Walker with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Cloud Walker still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Wukong.
Ability dossier · Cloud Walker
Synergies
- Cloud WalkerCelestial Twin
Use Cloud Walker to set up Celestial Twin, or follow Celestial Twin with Cloud Walker while enemies are vulnerable.
- Cloud WalkerDefy
Use Cloud Walker to set up Defy, or follow Defy with Cloud Walker while enemies are vulnerable.
- Cloud WalkerPrimal Fury
Use Cloud Walker to set up Primal Fury, or follow Primal Fury with Cloud Walker while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Cloud Walker scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Extends how long Cloud Walker’s effect lasts.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Cloud Walker unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Cloud Walker 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 Cloud Walker still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Cloud Walker to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Cloud Walker only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Cloud Walker 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 — Cloud Walker is tuned for Wukong’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Celestial Twin
Defy
Primal Fury