Shadowgraph
Used by Follie
Shadowgraph
Bring shadowgraphs from Follie's sketchbook to life as items that can be used for tactical advantage. Shadowgraphs splash Inkblot onto nearby enemies when created. HOLD to open the Shadowgraph gear wheel.
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
- Bring shadowgraphs from Follie's sketchbook to life as items that can be used for tactical advantage.
Info
- Shadowgraph is Follie’s ability 2.
- Bring shadowgraphs from Follie's sketchbook to life as items that can be used for tactical advantage.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Forced Perspective, Self Portrait — 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 Shadowgraph when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Shadowgraph with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Shadowgraph still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Follie.
Ability dossier · Shadowgraph
Synergies
- ShadowgraphForced Perspective
Use Shadowgraph to set up Forced Perspective, or follow Forced Perspective with Shadowgraph while enemies are vulnerable.
- ShadowgraphSelf Portrait
Use Shadowgraph to set up Self Portrait, or follow Self Portrait with Shadowgraph while enemies are vulnerable.
- ShadowgraphPlein Air
Use Shadowgraph to set up Plein Air, or follow Plein Air with Shadowgraph while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Shadowgraph scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Shadowgraph unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Shadowgraph’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Shadowgraph 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 Shadowgraph still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Shadowgraph to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Shadowgraph only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Shadowgraph 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 — Shadowgraph is tuned for Follie’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Forced Perspective
Self Portrait
Plein Air