Navigator
Used by Ivara
Navigator
Assume control of any projectile launched by Ivara and guide it to the target.
Introduced in Update 18.0 (2015-12-03)
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
- Assume control of any projectile launched by Ivara and guide it to the target.
Info
- Navigator is Ivara’s ability 2.
- Assume control of any projectile launched by Ivara and guide it to the target.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Quiver, Prowl — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Piercing Navigator
Navigator Augment: Each hit increases the projectile's Critical Chance by 50% up to a max of 250%. +3 Projectile Punch Through.
IvaraNavigator Augment: Each hit increases the projectile's Critical Chance by 50% up to a max of 250%. +3 Projectile Punch Through.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Navigator with: Navigator Augment: Each hit increases the projectile's Critical Chance by 50% up to a max of 250%.
- 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 Ivara.
- Skip it if the base Navigator already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Navigator when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Navigator with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Navigator still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Ivara.
Ability dossier · Navigator
Synergies
- NavigatorQuiver
Use Navigator to set up Quiver, or follow Quiver with Navigator while enemies are vulnerable.
- NavigatorProwl
Use Navigator to set up Prowl, or follow Prowl with Navigator while enemies are vulnerable.
- NavigatorArtemis Bow
Use Navigator to set up Artemis Bow, or follow Artemis Bow with Navigator while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Navigator scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Navigator unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Navigator unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Navigator 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 Navigator still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Navigator to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Navigator only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Navigator 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 — Navigator is tuned for Ivara’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Quiver
Prowl
Artemis Bow