Magnetize
Used by Mag
Magnetize
(TAP) Enclose a target in a magnetic field that ensnares nearby enemies and deals damage over time. The field pulls Polarize Shards that orbited Mag and shrapnel into the deadly mix. (HOLD) Mag surrounds herself in a magnetic field that absorbs ranged attacks and reflects damage back in a destructive cone.
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
- (TAP) Enclose a target in a magnetic field that ensnares nearby enemies and deals damage over time.
Info
- Magnetize is Mag’s ability 2.
- (TAP) Enclose a target in a magnetic field that ensnares nearby enemies and deals damage over time.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Pull, Polarize — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Magnetized Discharge
Magnetize Augment: Recast on the target to detonate. Enemies hit have a 50% chance to be disarmed. Passive: +45% Magnetize Range.
MagMagnetize Augment: Recast on the target to detonate. Enemies hit have a 50% chance to be disarmed. Passive: +45% Magnetize Range.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Magnetize with: Magnetize Augment: Recast on the target to detonate.
- 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 Mag.
- Skip it if the base Magnetize already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Magnetize when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Magnetize with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Magnetize still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Mag.
Ability dossier · Magnetize
Synergies
- MagnetizePull
Use Magnetize to set up Pull, or follow Pull with Magnetize while enemies are vulnerable.
- MagnetizePolarize
Use Magnetize to set up Polarize, or follow Polarize with Magnetize while enemies are vulnerable.
- MagnetizeCrush
Use Magnetize to set up Crush, or follow Crush with Magnetize while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Magnetize’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Extends how long Magnetize’s effect lasts.
Range
- Increases Magnetize’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Magnetize 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 Magnetize still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Magnetize to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Magnetize only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Magnetize 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 — Magnetize is tuned for Mag’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Pull
Polarize
Crush