Pacify & Provoke
Used by Equinox
Pacify & Provoke
In Night-Form, reduces damage inflicted by nearby enemies. In Day-Form, increases Ability Strength of nearby allies.
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, reduces damage inflicted by nearby enemies.
Info
- Pacify & Provoke is Equinox’s ability 3.
- In Night-Form, reduces damage inflicted by nearby enemies.
- 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
Peaceful Provocation
Pacify & Provoke Augment: Pacify converts damage done to allies into an aura that slows enemies by 40%. Provoke converts damage done to e…
EquinoxPacify & Provoke Augment: Pacify converts damage done to allies into an aura that slows enemies by 40%. Provoke converts damage done to enemies into 15% extra Ability Strength.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Pacify & Provoke with: Pacify & Provoke Augment: Pacify converts damage done to allies into an aura that slows enemies by 40%.
- 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 Pacify & Provoke already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Pacify & Provoke when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Pacify & Provoke with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Pacify & Provoke still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 3, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Equinox.
Ability dossier · Pacify & Provoke
Synergies
- Pacify & ProvokeMetamorphosis
Use Pacify & Provoke to set up Metamorphosis, or follow Metamorphosis with Pacify & Provoke while enemies are vulnerable.
- Pacify & ProvokeRest & Rage
Use Pacify & Provoke to set up Rest & Rage, or follow Rest & Rage with Pacify & Provoke while enemies are vulnerable.
- Pacify & ProvokeMend & Maim
Use Pacify & Provoke to set up Mend & Maim, or follow Mend & Maim with Pacify & Provoke while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Pacify & Provoke’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Pacify & Provoke unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Pacify & Provoke’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Pacify & Provoke 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 Pacify & Provoke still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Pacify & Provoke to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Pacify & Provoke only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Pacify & Provoke 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 — Pacify & Provoke is tuned for Equinox’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Metamorphosis
Rest & Rage
Mend & Maim