Sow
Used by Sevagoth
Sow
Plant a death seed in nearby targets to drain their lifeforce. Reap what has been sown to detonate afflicted enemies, dealing a percentage of their health as radial damage. The souls of the dead fill the Death Well.
Introduced in Update 30.0 (2021-04-13)
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
- Plant a death seed in nearby targets to drain their lifeforce.
Info
- Sow is Sevagoth’s ability 2.
- Plant a death seed in nearby targets to drain their lifeforce.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Reap, Gloom — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Dark Propagation
Sow Augment: Enemies killed while inflicted with Sow spread its effect in a 15m radius. Shadow's Death Harvest also inflicts Sow.
SevagothSow Augment: Enemies killed while inflicted with Sow spread its effect in a 15m radius. Shadow's Death Harvest also inflicts Sow.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Sow with: Sow Augment: Enemies killed while inflicted with Sow spread its effect in a 15m radius.
- 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 Sevagoth.
- Skip it if the base Sow already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Sow when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Sow with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Sow still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Sevagoth.
Ability dossier · Sow
Synergies
- SowReap
Use Sow to set up Reap, or follow Reap with Sow while enemies are vulnerable.
- SowGloom
Use Sow to set up Gloom, or follow Gloom with Sow while enemies are vulnerable.
- SowExalted Shadow
Use Sow to set up Exalted Shadow, or follow Exalted Shadow with Sow while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Sow’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Sow unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Sow’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Sow 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 Sow still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Sow to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Sow only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Sow 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 — Sow is tuned for Sevagoth’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Reap
Gloom
Exalted Shadow