Self Portrait
Used by Follie
Self Portrait
Draw an ink effigy to absorb the damage dealt to Follie and allies. Below, a pool of ink spreads Inkblot. Kill enemies inside the pool to grow Follie's effigy and its ink puddle.
Introduced in Update 42.0 (2026-03-25)
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
- Draw an ink effigy to absorb the damage dealt to Follie and allies.
Info
- Self Portrait is Follie’s ability 3.
- Draw an ink effigy to absorb the damage dealt to Follie and allies.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Forced Perspective, Shadowgraph — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Self Portrait when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Self Portrait with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Self Portrait still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 3, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Follie.
Ability dossier · Self Portrait
Synergies
- Self PortraitForced Perspective
Use Self Portrait to set up Forced Perspective, or follow Forced Perspective with Self Portrait while enemies are vulnerable.
- Self PortraitShadowgraph
Use Self Portrait to set up Shadowgraph, or follow Shadowgraph with Self Portrait while enemies are vulnerable.
- Self PortraitPlein Air
Use Self Portrait to set up Plein Air, or follow Plein Air with Self Portrait while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Self Portrait’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Self Portrait unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Self Portrait unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Self Portrait 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 Self Portrait still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Self Portrait to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Self Portrait only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Self Portrait 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 — Self Portrait is tuned for Follie’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Forced Perspective
Shadowgraph
Plein Air