Serene Storm
Used by Baruuk
Serene Storm
With his Restraint eroded, Baruuk commands the Desert Wind to deliver powerful radial strikes with his fists and feet. Each moment commanding the storm restores his Restraint.
Introduced in Update 24.2 (2018-12-18)
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
- With his Restraint eroded, Baruuk commands the Desert Wind to deliver powerful radial strikes with his fists and feet.
Info
- Serene Storm is Baruuk’s ability 4.
- With his Restraint eroded, Baruuk commands the Desert Wind to deliver powerful radial strikes with his fists and feet.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Elude, Lull — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Reactive Storm
Serene Storm Augment: Desert Wind is granted +250% Status Chance and changes its damage type to match enemy weaknesses.
BaruukSerene Storm Augment: Desert Wind is granted +250% Status Chance and changes its damage type to match enemy weaknesses.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Serene Storm with: Serene Storm Augment: Desert Wind is granted +250% Status Chance and changes its damage type to match enemy weaknesses.
- 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 Baruuk.
- Skip it if the base Serene Storm already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Serene Storm when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Serene Storm with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Serene Storm still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Baruuk.
Ability dossier · Serene Storm
Synergies
- Serene StormElude
Use Serene Storm to set up Elude, or follow Elude with Serene Storm while enemies are vulnerable.
- Serene StormLull
Use Serene Storm to set up Lull, or follow Lull with Serene Storm while enemies are vulnerable.
- Serene StormDesolate Hands
Use Serene Storm to set up Desolate Hands, or follow Desolate Hands with Serene Storm while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Serene Storm scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Serene Storm unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Serene Storm unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Serene Storm 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 Serene Storm still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Serene Storm to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Serene Storm only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Serene Storm 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 — Serene Storm is tuned for Baruuk’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Elude
Lull
Desolate Hands