Silken Stride
Used by Oraxia
Silken Stride
Unfurl Oraxia's spider legs and go on the prowl. Oraxia is immune to Status Effects and has increased Maximum Health. Ranged Weapons are imbued with Toxin Damage. Killing enemies causes them to burst with Toxin. Silken Thread: Tap Dodge to leap to a targeted surface.
Introduced in Update 39.0 (2025-06-25)
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
- Unfurl Oraxia's spider legs and go on the prowl.
Info
- Silken Stride is Oraxia’s ability 4.
- Unfurl Oraxia's spider legs and go on the prowl.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Mercy's Kiss, Webbed Embrace — 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 Silken Stride when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Silken Stride with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Silken Stride still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Oraxia.
Ability dossier · Silken Stride
Synergies
- Silken StrideMercy's Kiss
Use Silken Stride to set up Mercy's Kiss, or follow Mercy's Kiss with Silken Stride while enemies are vulnerable.
- Silken StrideWebbed Embrace
Use Silken Stride to set up Webbed Embrace, or follow Webbed Embrace with Silken Stride while enemies are vulnerable.
- Silken StrideWidow's Brood
Use Silken Stride to set up Widow's Brood, or follow Widow's Brood with Silken Stride while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Silken Stride’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Silken Stride unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Silken Stride’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Silken Stride 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 Silken Stride still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Silken Stride to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Silken Stride only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Silken Stride 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 — Silken Stride is tuned for Oraxia’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Mercy's Kiss
Webbed Embrace
Widow's Brood