Spectrorage
Used by Gara
Spectrorage
Trap enemies in a carousel of mirrors, forcing them to attack visions of their true selves. Destroyed mirrors damage their attackers, as does the collapse of the carousel.
Introduced in Update 22.0 (2017-10-12)
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
- Trap enemies in a carousel of mirrors, forcing them to attack visions of their true selves.
Info
- Spectrorage is Gara’s ability 3.
- Trap enemies in a carousel of mirrors, forcing them to attack visions of their true selves.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Shattered Lash, Splinter Storm — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Spectrosiphon
Spectrorage Augment: Enemies that die within Spectrorage have a 50% chance to drop an Energy Orb.
GaraSpectrorage Augment: Enemies that die within Spectrorage have a 50% chance to drop an Energy Orb.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Spectrorage with: Spectrorage Augment: Enemies that die within Spectrorage have a 50% chance to drop an Energy Orb.
- 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 Gara.
- Skip it if the base Spectrorage already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Spectrorage when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Spectrorage with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Spectrorage still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 3, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Gara.
Ability dossier · Spectrorage
Synergies
- SpectrorageShattered Lash
Use Spectrorage to set up Shattered Lash, or follow Shattered Lash with Spectrorage while enemies are vulnerable.
- SpectrorageSplinter Storm
Use Spectrorage to set up Splinter Storm, or follow Splinter Storm with Spectrorage while enemies are vulnerable.
- SpectrorageMass Vitrify
Use Spectrorage to set up Mass Vitrify, or follow Mass Vitrify with Spectrorage while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Spectrorage’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Spectrorage unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Spectrorage unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Spectrorage 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 Spectrorage still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Spectrorage to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Spectrorage only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Spectrorage 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 — Spectrorage is tuned for Gara’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Shattered Lash
Splinter Storm
Mass Vitrify