Turbulence
Used by Zephyr
Turbulence
Creates a wind shield around Zephyr, redirecting all incoming projectiles.
Introduced in Update 12.0 (2014-02-05)
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
- Creates a wind shield around Zephyr, redirecting all incoming projectiles.
Info
- Turbulence is Zephyr’s ability 3.
- Creates a wind shield around Zephyr, redirecting all incoming projectiles.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Tail Wind, Airburst — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Jet Stream
Turbulence Augment: Turbulence increases Movement Speed by 40% and Projectile Speed by 100% for Zephyr and her allies.
ZephyrTurbulence Augment: Turbulence increases Movement Speed by 40% and Projectile Speed by 100% for Zephyr and her allies.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Turbulence with: Turbulence Augment: Turbulence increases Movement Speed by 40% and Projectile Speed by 100% for Zephyr and her allies.
- 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 Zephyr.
- Skip it if the base Turbulence already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Turbulence when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Turbulence with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Turbulence still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 3, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Zephyr.
Ability dossier · Turbulence
Synergies
- TurbulenceTail Wind
Use Turbulence to set up Tail Wind, or follow Tail Wind with Turbulence while enemies are vulnerable.
- TurbulenceAirburst
Use Turbulence to set up Airburst, or follow Airburst with Turbulence while enemies are vulnerable.
- TurbulenceTornado
Use Turbulence to set up Tornado, or follow Tornado with Turbulence while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Turbulence’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Turbulence unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Increases Turbulence’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Turbulence 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 Turbulence still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Turbulence to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Turbulence only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Turbulence 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 — Turbulence is tuned for Zephyr’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Tail Wind
Airburst
Tornado