Rhino Charge
Used by Rhino
Rhino Charge
Rhino charges towards a target, clobbering any in his path and goring his victim.
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
- Rhino charges towards a target, clobbering any in his path and goring his victim.
Info
- Rhino Charge is Rhino’s ability 1.
- Rhino charges towards a target, clobbering any in his path and goring his victim.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Iron Skin, Roar — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Ironclad Charge
Rhino Charge Augment: Each enemy hit increases Rhino's Armor Rating by 50% for 10s.
RhinoRhino Charge Augment: Each enemy hit increases Rhino's Armor Rating by 50% for 10s.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Rhino Charge with: Rhino Charge Augment: Each enemy hit increases Rhino's Armor Rating by 50% for 10s.
- 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 Rhino.
- Skip it if the base Rhino Charge already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Rhino Charge when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Rhino Charge with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Rhino Charge still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 1, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Rhino.
Ability dossier · Rhino Charge
Synergies
- Rhino ChargeIron Skin
Use Rhino Charge to set up Iron Skin, or follow Iron Skin with Rhino Charge while enemies are vulnerable.
- Rhino ChargeRoar
Use Rhino Charge to set up Roar, or follow Roar with Rhino Charge while enemies are vulnerable.
- Rhino ChargeRhino Stomp
Use Rhino Charge to set up Rhino Stomp, or follow Rhino Stomp with Rhino Charge while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Rhino Charge scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Rhino Charge unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Rhino Charge unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Rhino Charge 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 Rhino Charge still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Rhino Charge to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Rhino Charge only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Rhino Charge 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 — Rhino Charge is tuned for Rhino’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Iron Skin
Roar
Rhino Stomp