Energy Vampire
Used by Trinity
Energy Vampire
Allies will gain energy over time when enemies are marked with Energy Vampire.
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
- Allies will gain energy over time when enemies are marked with Energy Vampire.
Info
- Energy Vampire is Trinity’s ability 2.
- Allies will gain energy over time when enemies are marked with Energy Vampire.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Well Of Life, Link — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Vampire Leech
Energy Vampire Augment: Excess Energy replenishes Shields by 225%.
TrinityEnergy Vampire Augment: Excess Energy replenishes Shields by 225%.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Energy Vampire with: Energy Vampire Augment: Excess Energy replenishes Shields by 225%.
- 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 Trinity.
- Skip it if the base Energy Vampire already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Energy Vampire when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Energy Vampire with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Energy Vampire still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Trinity.
Ability dossier · Energy Vampire
Synergies
- Energy VampireWell Of Life
Use Energy Vampire to set up Well Of Life, or follow Well Of Life with Energy Vampire while enemies are vulnerable.
- Energy VampireLink
Use Energy Vampire to set up Link, or follow Link with Energy Vampire while enemies are vulnerable.
- Energy VampireBlessing
Use Energy Vampire to set up Blessing, or follow Blessing with Energy Vampire while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Energy Vampire scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Extends how long Energy Vampire’s effect lasts.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Energy Vampire unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Energy Vampire 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 Energy Vampire still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Energy Vampire to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Energy Vampire only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Energy Vampire 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 — Energy Vampire is tuned for Trinity’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Well Of Life
Link
Blessing