Lycath's Hunt
Used by Voruna
Lycath's Hunt
(TAP) Lycath hunts to sustain the pack. Enemies killed by melee attacks drop health orbs and enemies killed by headshots drop energy orbs. Increase the duration of Lycath’s hunt by killing enemies affected by 5 or more Status Effects. (HOLD) Lycath guards Voruna with increased Heavy Attack efficiency.
Introduced in Update 32.2 (2022-11-30)
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
- (TAP) Lycath hunts to sustain the pack.
Info
- Lycath's Hunt is Voruna’s ability 3.
- (TAP) Lycath hunts to sustain the pack.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Shroud Of Dynar, Fangs Of Raksh — 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 Lycath's Hunt when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Lycath's Hunt with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Lycath's Hunt still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 3, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Voruna.
Ability dossier · Lycath's Hunt
Synergies
- Lycath's HuntShroud Of Dynar
Use Lycath's Hunt to set up Shroud Of Dynar, or follow Shroud Of Dynar with Lycath's Hunt while enemies are vulnerable.
- Lycath's HuntFangs Of Raksh
Use Lycath's Hunt to set up Fangs Of Raksh, or follow Fangs Of Raksh with Lycath's Hunt while enemies are vulnerable.
- Lycath's HuntUlfrun's Descent
Use Lycath's Hunt to set up Ulfrun's Descent, or follow Ulfrun's Descent with Lycath's Hunt while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Lycath's Hunt scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Extends how long Lycath's Hunt’s effect lasts.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Lycath's Hunt unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Lycath's Hunt 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 Lycath's Hunt still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Lycath's Hunt to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Lycath's Hunt only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Lycath's Hunt 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 — Lycath's Hunt is tuned for Voruna’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Shroud Of Dynar
Fangs Of Raksh
Ulfrun's Descent