Prism
Used by Mirage
Prism
Fires an energy prism that shoots lasers in all directions. Activating again detonates the prism, blinding nearby foes.
Introduced in Update 14.0 (2014-07-18)
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
- Fires an energy prism that shoots lasers in all directions.
Info
- Prism is Mirage’s ability 4.
- Fires an energy prism that shoots lasers in all directions.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Hall Of Mirrors, Sleight Of Hand — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Prism Guard
Prism Augment: Prism follows above Mirage. Duration changed to 4s.
MiragePrism Augment: Prism follows above Mirage. Duration changed to 4s.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Prism with: Prism Augment: Prism follows above Mirage.
- 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 Mirage.
- Skip it if the base Prism already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Prism when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Prism with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Prism still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Mirage.
Ability dossier · Prism
Synergies
- PrismHall Of Mirrors
Use Prism to set up Hall Of Mirrors, or follow Hall Of Mirrors with Prism while enemies are vulnerable.
- PrismSleight Of Hand
Use Prism to set up Sleight Of Hand, or follow Sleight Of Hand with Prism while enemies are vulnerable.
- PrismEclipse
Use Prism to set up Eclipse, or follow Eclipse with Prism while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Prism scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Prism unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Prism’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Prism 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 Prism still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Prism to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Prism only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Prism 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 — Prism is tuned for Mirage’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Hall Of Mirrors
Sleight Of Hand
Eclipse