Molt
Used by Saryn
Molt
Shedding her skin like a snake, Saryn leaves a decoy behind to draw fire from enemies.
Introduced in Update 7.0 (2013-03-18)
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
- Shedding her skin like a snake, Saryn leaves a decoy behind to draw fire from enemies.
Info
- Molt is Saryn’s ability 2.
- Shedding her skin like a snake, Saryn leaves a decoy behind to draw fire from enemies.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Spores, Toxic Lash — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Regenerative Molt
Molt Augment: After casting Molt, Saryn regenerates 50 Health/s for 10s.
SarynMolt Augment: After casting Molt, Saryn regenerates 50 Health/s for 10s.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Molt with: Molt Augment: After casting Molt, Saryn regenerates 50 Health/s for 10s.
- 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 Saryn.
- Skip it if the base Molt already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Molt when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Molt with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Molt still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Saryn.
Ability dossier · Molt
Synergies
- MoltSpores
Use Molt to set up Spores, or follow Spores with Molt while enemies are vulnerable.
- MoltToxic Lash
Use Molt to set up Toxic Lash, or follow Toxic Lash with Molt while enemies are vulnerable.
- MoltMiasma
Use Molt to set up Miasma, or follow Miasma with Molt while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Molt scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Molt unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Molt unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Molt 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 Molt still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Molt to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Molt only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Molt 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 — Molt is tuned for Saryn’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Spores
Toxic Lash
Miasma