Neutralize
Used by Cyte-09
Neutralize
Summon the Neutralizer, Cyte-09’s exalted Sniper Rifle. Bullets ricochet off Weak Points to seek out other nearby Weak Points. Alt fire lobs a Cold grenade that completely freezes enemies.
Introduced in Update 38.0 (2024-12-13)
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
- Summon the Neutralizer, Cyte-09’s exalted Sniper Rifle.
Info
- Neutralize is Cyte-09’s ability 4.
- Summon the Neutralizer, Cyte-09’s exalted Sniper Rifle.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Seek, Resupply — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Neutralize when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Neutralize with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Neutralize still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Cyte-09.
Ability dossier · Neutralize
Synergies
- NeutralizeSeek
Use Neutralize to set up Seek, or follow Seek with Neutralize while enemies are vulnerable.
- NeutralizeResupply
Use Neutralize to set up Resupply, or follow Resupply with Neutralize while enemies are vulnerable.
- NeutralizeEvade
Use Neutralize to set up Evade, or follow Evade with Neutralize while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Neutralize scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Neutralize unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Neutralize’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Neutralize 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 Neutralize still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Neutralize to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Neutralize only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Neutralize 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 — Neutralize is tuned for Cyte-09’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Seek
Resupply
Evade