Snow Globe
Used by Frost
Snow Globe
Frost deep freezes any vapor and moisture in the area, creating a protective sphere with brief invulnerability to boost its strength.
Introduced in Update 6.0 (2013-01-29)
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
- Frost deep freezes any vapor and moisture in the area, creating a protective sphere with brief invulnerability to boost its strength.
Info
- Snow Globe is Frost’s ability 3.
- Frost deep freezes any vapor and moisture in the area, creating a protective sphere with brief invulnerability to boost its strength.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Freeze, Ice Wave — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Chilling Globe
Snow Globe Augment: Enemies that enter have a 50% chance to become frozen solid for 10s.
FrostSnow Globe Augment: Enemies that enter have a 50% chance to become frozen solid for 10s.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Snow Globe with: Snow Globe Augment: Enemies that enter have a 50% chance to become frozen solid for 10s.
- 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 Frost.
- Skip it if the base Snow Globe already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Snow Globe when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Snow Globe with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Snow Globe still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 3, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Frost.
Ability dossier · Snow Globe
Synergies
- Snow GlobeFreeze
Use Snow Globe to set up Freeze, or follow Freeze with Snow Globe while enemies are vulnerable.
- Snow GlobeIce Wave
Use Snow Globe to set up Ice Wave, or follow Ice Wave with Snow Globe while enemies are vulnerable.
- Snow GlobeAvalanche
Use Snow Globe to set up Avalanche, or follow Avalanche with Snow Globe while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Snow Globe scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Snow Globe unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Snow Globe’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Snow Globe 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 Snow Globe still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Snow Globe to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Snow Globe only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Snow Globe 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 — Snow Globe is tuned for Frost’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Freeze
Ice Wave
Avalanche