Elude
Used by Baruuk
Elude
Dodge all incoming projectiles, but only while not attacking. Use again to deactivate this ability.
Introduced in Update 24.2 (2018-12-18)
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
- Dodge all incoming projectiles, but only while not attacking.
Info
- Elude is Baruuk’s ability 1.
- Dodge all incoming projectiles, but only while not attacking.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Lull, Desolate Hands — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Elusive Retribution
Elude Augment: Every attack Baruuk Eludes increases his Melee Attack Speed and Melee Critical Damage by 5% up to 6 stacks. Stacks last 6s.
BaruukElude Augment: Every attack Baruuk Eludes increases his Melee Attack Speed and Melee Critical Damage by 5% up to 6 stacks. Stacks last 6s.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Elude with: Elude Augment: Every attack Baruuk Eludes increases his Melee Attack Speed and Melee Critical Damage by 5% up to 6 stacks.
- 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 Baruuk.
- Skip it if the base Elude already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Elude when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Elude with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Elude still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 1, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Baruuk.
Ability dossier · Elude
Synergies
- EludeLull
Use Elude to set up Lull, or follow Lull with Elude while enemies are vulnerable.
- EludeDesolate Hands
Use Elude to set up Desolate Hands, or follow Desolate Hands with Elude while enemies are vulnerable.
- EludeSerene Storm
Use Elude to set up Serene Storm, or follow Serene Storm with Elude while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Elude scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Extends how long Elude’s effect lasts.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Elude unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Elude 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 Elude still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Elude to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Elude only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Elude 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 — Elude is tuned for Baruuk’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Lull
Desolate Hands
Serene Storm