Quiver
Used by Ivara
Quiver
Cycle through and shoot one of four tactical arrows. Cloak creates a stationary bubble that cloaks Ivara and allies. Dashwire creates a traversable zipline. Noise emits a high-pitched sound that attracts enemies to it. Sleep temporarily puts nearby enemies into a deep slumber.
Introduced in Update 18.0 (2015-12-03)
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
- Cycle through and shoot one of four tactical arrows.
Info
- Quiver is Ivara’s ability 1.
- Cycle through and shoot one of four tactical arrows.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Navigator, Prowl — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Empowered Quiver
Quiver Augment: Dashwire grants allies 100% Critical Damage. Cloak arrow has a 100% chance to prevent Status Effects.
IvaraQuiver Augment: Dashwire grants allies 100% Critical Damage. Cloak arrow has a 100% chance to prevent Status Effects.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Quiver with: Quiver Augment: Dashwire grants allies 100% Critical Damage.
- 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 Ivara.
- Skip it if the base Quiver already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Quiver when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Quiver with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Quiver still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 1, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Ivara.
Ability dossier · Quiver
Synergies
- QuiverNavigator
Use Quiver to set up Navigator, or follow Navigator with Quiver while enemies are vulnerable.
- QuiverProwl
Use Quiver to set up Prowl, or follow Prowl with Quiver while enemies are vulnerable.
- QuiverArtemis Bow
Use Quiver to set up Artemis Bow, or follow Artemis Bow with Quiver while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Quiver scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Quiver unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Quiver’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Quiver 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 Quiver still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Quiver to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Quiver only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Quiver 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 — Quiver is tuned for Ivara’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Navigator
Prowl
Artemis Bow