Decoy
Used by Loki
Decoy
Loki deploys a holographic copy of himself that draws enemy fire. The decoy gains health and shield based on enemies nearby.
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
- Loki deploys a holographic copy of himself that draws enemy fire.
Info
- Decoy is Loki’s ability 1.
- Loki deploys a holographic copy of himself that draws enemy fire.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Invisibility, Switch Teleport — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Damage Decoy
Decoy Augment: Decoy can be cast on enemies. Enemies who attack that decoy receive 5 random Status Effects, and the reflected damage is i…
LokiDecoy Augment: Decoy can be cast on enemies. Enemies who attack that decoy receive 5 random Status Effects, and the reflected damage is increased by 350%.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Decoy with: Decoy Augment: Decoy can be cast on enemies.
- 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 Loki.
- Skip it if the base Decoy already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Decoy when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Decoy with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Decoy still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 1, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Loki.
Ability dossier · Decoy
Synergies
- DecoyInvisibility
Use Decoy to set up Invisibility, or follow Invisibility with Decoy while enemies are vulnerable.
- DecoySwitch Teleport
Use Decoy to set up Switch Teleport, or follow Switch Teleport with Decoy while enemies are vulnerable.
- DecoyRadial Disarm
Use Decoy to set up Radial Disarm, or follow Radial Disarm with Decoy while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Decoy’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Decoy unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Decoy’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Decoy 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 Decoy still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Decoy to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Decoy only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Decoy 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 — Decoy is tuned for Loki’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Invisibility
Switch Teleport
Radial Disarm