Rhino Stomp
Used by Rhino
Rhino Stomp
Rhino stomps with force sufficient to disrupt time, tumbling enemies around him in stasis.
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 stomps with force sufficient to disrupt time, tumbling enemies around him in stasis.
Info
- Rhino Stomp is Rhino’s ability 4.
- Rhino stomps with force sufficient to disrupt time, tumbling enemies around him in stasis.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Rhino Charge, Iron Skin — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Reinforcing Stomp
Rhino Stomp Augment: Iron Skin Health is replenished by 4% for each enemy affected.
RhinoRhino Stomp Augment: Iron Skin Health is replenished by 4% for each enemy affected.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Rhino Stomp with: Rhino Stomp Augment: Iron Skin Health is replenished by 4% for each enemy affected.
- 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 Stomp already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Rhino Stomp when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Rhino Stomp with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Rhino Stomp still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Rhino.
Ability dossier · Rhino Stomp
Synergies
- Rhino StompRhino Charge
Use Rhino Stomp to set up Rhino Charge, or follow Rhino Charge with Rhino Stomp while enemies are vulnerable.
- Rhino StompIron Skin
Use Rhino Stomp to set up Iron Skin, or follow Iron Skin with Rhino Stomp while enemies are vulnerable.
- Rhino StompRoar
Use Rhino Stomp to set up Roar, or follow Roar with Rhino Stomp while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Rhino Stomp scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Rhino Stomp unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Rhino Stomp’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Rhino Stomp 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 Stomp still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Rhino Stomp to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Rhino Stomp only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Rhino Stomp 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 Stomp is tuned for Rhino’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Rhino Charge
Iron Skin
Roar