Rotorswell
Used by Gyre
Rotorswell
Gyre’s mechanisms spin at incredible speeds, generating an Electric Field that shocks nearby enemies. When Gyre gets a critical hit, a large electrical discharge will chain from the enemy that was hit to nearby enemies.
Introduced in Update 31.5 (2022-04-27)
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
- Gyre’s mechanisms spin at incredible speeds, generating an Electric Field that shocks nearby enemies.
Info
- Rotorswell is Gyre’s ability 4.
- Gyre’s mechanisms spin at incredible speeds, generating an Electric Field that shocks nearby enemies.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Arcsphere, Coil Horizon — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Reverse Rotorswell
Rotorswell Augment: 35% of damage received is redirected toward the instigator as Electricity Damage.
GyreRotorswell Augment: 35% of damage received is redirected toward the instigator as Electricity Damage.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Rotorswell with: Rotorswell Augment: 35% of damage received is redirected toward the instigator as Electricity 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 Gyre.
- Skip it if the base Rotorswell already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Rotorswell when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Rotorswell with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Rotorswell still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Gyre.
Ability dossier · Rotorswell
Synergies
- RotorswellArcsphere
Use Rotorswell to set up Arcsphere, or follow Arcsphere with Rotorswell while enemies are vulnerable.
- RotorswellCoil Horizon
Use Rotorswell to set up Coil Horizon, or follow Coil Horizon with Rotorswell while enemies are vulnerable.
- RotorswellCathode Grace
Use Rotorswell to set up Cathode Grace, or follow Cathode Grace with Rotorswell while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Rotorswell scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Rotorswell unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Rotorswell’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Rotorswell 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 Rotorswell still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Rotorswell to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Rotorswell only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Rotorswell 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 — Rotorswell is tuned for Gyre’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Arcsphere
Coil Horizon
Cathode Grace