Mend & Maim
Used by Equinox
Mend & Maim
In Night-Form, allies' Shields are replenished with each nearby enemy killed. In Day-Form, enemies are inflicted with Slash Status Effect. Deactivate while in Night-Form to restore Health and Shields for Equinox and allies. Deactivate while in Day-Form to cast a wave of slashing force.
Introduced in Update 17.0 (2015-07-31)
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
- In Night-Form, allies' Shields are replenished with each nearby enemy killed.
Info
- Mend & Maim is Equinox’s ability 4.
- In Night-Form, allies' Shields are replenished with each nearby enemy killed.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Metamorphosis, Rest & Rage — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Energy Transfer
Mend & Maim Augment: 100% of charge is conserved when switching between forms.
EquinoxMend & Maim Augment: 100% of charge is conserved when switching between forms.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Mend & Maim with: Mend & Maim Augment: 100% of charge is conserved when switching between forms.
- 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 Equinox.
- Skip it if the base Mend & Maim already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Mend & Maim when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Mend & Maim with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Mend & Maim still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Equinox.
Ability dossier · Mend & Maim
Synergies
- Mend & MaimMetamorphosis
Use Mend & Maim to set up Metamorphosis, or follow Metamorphosis with Mend & Maim while enemies are vulnerable.
- Mend & MaimRest & Rage
Use Mend & Maim to set up Rest & Rage, or follow Rest & Rage with Mend & Maim while enemies are vulnerable.
- Mend & MaimPacify & Provoke
Use Mend & Maim to set up Pacify & Provoke, or follow Pacify & Provoke with Mend & Maim while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Mend & Maim’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Extends how long Mend & Maim’s effect lasts.
Range
- Increases Mend & Maim’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Mend & Maim 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 Mend & Maim still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Mend & Maim to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Mend & Maim only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Mend & Maim 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 — Mend & Maim is tuned for Equinox’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Metamorphosis
Rest & Rage
Pacify & Provoke