Fusion Strike
Used by Caliban
Fusion Strike
Converge three streams of raw energy upon a single point, causing a massive explosion. The streams strip armor and shields, and each enemy struck detonates on stream convergence. Summoned Conculysts can wield their own mini Fusion Strikes.
Introduced in Update 31.0 (2021-12-15)
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
- Converge three streams of raw energy upon a single point, causing a massive explosion.
Info
- Fusion Strike is Caliban’s ability 4.
- Converge three streams of raw energy upon a single point, causing a massive explosion.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Razor Gyre, Sentient Wrath — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Fusion Strike when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Fusion Strike with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Fusion Strike still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Caliban.
Ability dossier · Fusion Strike
Synergies
- Fusion StrikeRazor Gyre
Use Fusion Strike to set up Razor Gyre, or follow Razor Gyre with Fusion Strike while enemies are vulnerable.
- Fusion StrikeSentient Wrath
Use Fusion Strike to set up Sentient Wrath, or follow Sentient Wrath with Fusion Strike while enemies are vulnerable.
- Fusion StrikeLethal Progeny
Use Fusion Strike to set up Lethal Progeny, or follow Lethal Progeny with Fusion Strike while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Fusion Strike’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Fusion Strike unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Fusion Strike unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Fusion Strike 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 Fusion Strike still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Fusion Strike to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Fusion Strike only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Fusion Strike 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 — Fusion Strike is tuned for Caliban’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Razor Gyre
Sentient Wrath
Lethal Progeny