Mind Control
Used by Nyx
Mind Control
Nyx seizes control of a target's mind, compelling them to fight for the Tenno cause. Controlled enemies have increased Radiation Status Chance. When Nyx shoots them, they also have an increased Damage Multiplier.
Introduced in Update 6.0 (2013-01-29)
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
- Nyx seizes control of a target's mind, compelling them to fight for the Tenno cause.
Info
- Mind Control is Nyx’s ability 1.
- Nyx seizes control of a target's mind, compelling them to fight for the Tenno cause.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Psychic Bolts, Chaos — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Mind Freak
Mind Control Augment: Controlled target inflicts +1000% Damage and gains +25% Movement and Attack Speed.
NyxMind Control Augment: Controlled target inflicts +1000% Damage and gains +25% Movement and Attack Speed.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Mind Control with: Mind Control Augment: Controlled target inflicts +1000% Damage and gains +25% Movement and Attack Speed.
- 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 Nyx.
- Skip it if the base Mind Control already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Mind Control when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Mind Control with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Mind Control still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 1, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Nyx.
Ability dossier · Mind Control
Synergies
- Mind ControlPsychic Bolts
Use Mind Control to set up Psychic Bolts, or follow Psychic Bolts with Mind Control while enemies are vulnerable.
- Mind ControlChaos
Use Mind Control to set up Chaos, or follow Chaos with Mind Control while enemies are vulnerable.
- Mind ControlAbsorb
Use Mind Control to set up Absorb, or follow Absorb with Mind Control while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Mind Control’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Mind Control unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Mind Control unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Mind Control 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 Mind Control still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Mind Control to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Mind Control only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Mind Control 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 — Mind Control is tuned for Nyx’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Psychic Bolts
Chaos
Absorb