Speed
Used by Volt
Speed
Embody an electric current. Volt and his allies receive a brief movement speed boost and a reload speed buff.
Introduced in Vanilla (2012-10-25)
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
- Embody an electric current.
Info
- Speed is Volt’s ability 2.
- Embody an electric current.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Shock, Electric Shield — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Kinetic Collision
Speed Augment: Running into an opponent increases the duration of Speed by 4s.
VoltSpeed Augment: Running into an opponent increases the duration of Speed by 4s.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Speed with: Speed Augment: Running into an opponent increases the duration of Speed by 4s.
- 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 Volt.
- Skip it if the base Speed already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Speed when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Speed with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Speed still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Volt.
Ability dossier · Speed
Synergies
- SpeedShock
Use Speed to set up Shock, or follow Shock with Speed while enemies are vulnerable.
- SpeedElectric Shield
Use Speed to set up Electric Shield, or follow Electric Shield with Speed while enemies are vulnerable.
- SpeedDischarge
Use Speed to set up Discharge, or follow Discharge with Speed while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Speed scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Speed unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Speed unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Speed 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 Speed still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Speed to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Speed only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Speed 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 — Speed is tuned for Volt’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Shock
Electric Shield
Discharge