Radial Blind
Used by Excalibur
Radial Blind
Emit a bright flash of light, blinding all nearby enemies.
Introduced in Vanilla (2012-10-25)
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
- Emit a bright flash of light, blinding all nearby enemies.
Info
- Radial Blind is Excalibur’s ability 2.
- Emit a bright flash of light, blinding all nearby enemies.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Slash Dash, Radial Javelin — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Radiant Finish
Radial Blind Augment: Blinded enemies take 300% more Finisher Damage.
ExcaliburRadial Blind Augment: Blinded enemies take 300% more Finisher Damage.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Radial Blind with: Radial Blind Augment: Blinded enemies take 300% more Finisher 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 Excalibur.
- Skip it if the base Radial Blind already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Radial Blind when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Radial Blind with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Radial Blind still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Excalibur.
Ability dossier · Radial Blind
Synergies
- Radial BlindSlash Dash
Use Radial Blind to set up Slash Dash, or follow Slash Dash with Radial Blind while enemies are vulnerable.
- Radial BlindRadial Javelin
Use Radial Blind to set up Radial Javelin, or follow Radial Javelin with Radial Blind while enemies are vulnerable.
- Radial BlindExalted Blade
Use Radial Blind to set up Exalted Blade, or follow Exalted Blade with Radial Blind while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Radial Blind scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Radial Blind unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Radial Blind’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Radial Blind 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 Radial Blind still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Radial Blind to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Radial Blind only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Radial Blind 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 — Radial Blind is tuned for Excalibur’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Slash Dash
Radial Javelin
Exalted Blade