Crush
Used by Mag
Crush
Magnetize the bones of nearby enemies, causing them to collapse upon themselves.
Introduced in Vanilla (2012-10-25)
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
- Magnetize the bones of nearby enemies, causing them to collapse upon themselves.
Info
- Crush is Mag’s ability 4.
- Magnetize the bones of nearby enemies, causing them to collapse upon themselves.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Pull, Magnetize — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Fracturing Crush
Crush Augment: Crush gains +50% casting speed. The armor of surviving enemies decreases by 75% and they are unable to move for 7s.
MagCrush Augment: Crush gains +50% casting speed. The armor of surviving enemies decreases by 75% and they are unable to move for 7s.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Crush with: Crush Augment: Crush gains +50% casting speed.
- 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 Mag.
- Skip it if the base Crush already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Crush when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Crush with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Crush still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Mag.
Ability dossier · Crush
Synergies
- CrushPull
Use Crush to set up Pull, or follow Pull with Crush while enemies are vulnerable.
- CrushMagnetize
Use Crush to set up Magnetize, or follow Magnetize with Crush while enemies are vulnerable.
- CrushPolarize
Use Crush to set up Polarize, or follow Polarize with Crush while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Crush scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Crush unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Crush’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Crush 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 Crush still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Crush to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Crush only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Crush 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 — Crush is tuned for Mag’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Pull
Magnetize
Polarize