Plein Air
Used by Follie
Plein Air
Tie nearby enemies to floating balloons that douse them with Inkblot. Pop the balloons to send them crashing to the ground, splashing damage on nearby enemies.
Introduced in Update 42.0 (2026-03-25)
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
- Tie nearby enemies to floating balloons that douse them with Inkblot.
Info
- Plein Air is Follie’s ability 4.
- Tie nearby enemies to floating balloons that douse them with Inkblot.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Forced Perspective, Shadowgraph — 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 Plein Air when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Plein Air with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Plein Air still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Follie.
Ability dossier · Plein Air
Synergies
- Plein AirForced Perspective
Use Plein Air to set up Forced Perspective, or follow Forced Perspective with Plein Air while enemies are vulnerable.
- Plein AirShadowgraph
Use Plein Air to set up Shadowgraph, or follow Shadowgraph with Plein Air while enemies are vulnerable.
- Plein AirSelf Portrait
Use Plein Air to set up Self Portrait, or follow Self Portrait with Plein Air while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Plein Air’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Plein Air unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Plein Air’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Plein Air 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 Plein Air still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Plein Air to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Plein Air only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Plein Air 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 — Plein Air is tuned for Follie’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Forced Perspective
Shadowgraph
Self Portrait