Final Stand
Used by Styanax
Final Stand
Exude might and valor. Rise into the air and throw a barrage of Axios Javelins. The javelins deal damage to nearby enemies wherever they land. Direct hits to enemies deal greater damage.
Introduced in Update 32.0 (2022-09-07)
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
- Exude might and valor.
Info
- Final Stand is Styanax’s ability 4.
- Exude might and valor.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Axios Javelin, Tharros Strike — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Intrepid Stand
Final Stand Augment: Each javelin that damages an enemy grants 60 Overguard to Styanax and 30 Overguard to his allies within Affinity Range.
StyanaxFinal Stand Augment: Each javelin that damages an enemy grants 60 Overguard to Styanax and 30 Overguard to his allies within Affinity Range.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Final Stand with: Final Stand Augment: Each javelin that damages an enemy grants 60 Overguard to Styanax and 30 Overguard to his allies within Affinity Range.
- 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 Styanax.
- Skip it if the base Final Stand already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Final Stand when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Final Stand with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Final Stand still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Styanax.
Ability dossier · Final Stand
Synergies
- Final StandAxios Javelin
Use Final Stand to set up Axios Javelin, or follow Axios Javelin with Final Stand while enemies are vulnerable.
- Final StandTharros Strike
Use Final Stand to set up Tharros Strike, or follow Tharros Strike with Final Stand while enemies are vulnerable.
- Final StandRally Point
Use Final Stand to set up Rally Point, or follow Rally Point with Final Stand while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Final Stand’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Final Stand unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Final Stand’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Final Stand 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 Final Stand still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Final Stand to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Final Stand only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Final Stand 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 — Final Stand is tuned for Styanax’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Axios Javelin
Tharros Strike
Rally Point