Pillage
Used by Hildryn
Pillage
Pillage a percentage of Shields and Armor of nearby enemies to replenish Hildryn's own Shields and Overshields. Also removes Status Effects from Hildryn and her allies.
Introduced in Update 24.4 (2019-03-08)
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
- Pillage a percentage of Shields and Armor of nearby enemies to replenish Hildryn's own Shields and Overshields.
Info
- Pillage is Hildryn’s ability 2.
- Pillage a percentage of Shields and Armor of nearby enemies to replenish Hildryn's own Shields and Overshields.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Balefire, Haven — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Blazing Pillage
Pillage Augment: Enemies affected by Haven will be set ablaze for 200 Heat Damage and restore 50 additional Shields to Hildryn.
HildrynPillage Augment: Enemies affected by Haven will be set ablaze for 200 Heat Damage and restore 50 additional Shields to Hildryn.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Pillage with: Pillage Augment: Enemies affected by Haven will be set ablaze for 200 Heat Damage and restore 50 additional Shields to Hildryn.
- 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 Hildryn.
- Skip it if the base Pillage already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Pillage when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Pillage with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Pillage still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Hildryn.
Ability dossier · Pillage
Synergies
- PillageBalefire
Use Pillage to set up Balefire, or follow Balefire with Pillage while enemies are vulnerable.
- PillageHaven
Use Pillage to set up Haven, or follow Haven with Pillage while enemies are vulnerable.
- PillageAegis Storm
Use Pillage to set up Aegis Storm, or follow Aegis Storm with Pillage while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Pillage’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Pillage unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Pillage’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Pillage 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 Pillage still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Pillage to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Pillage only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Pillage 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 — Pillage is tuned for Hildryn’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Balefire
Haven
Aegis Storm