Venari
Used by Khora
Venari
Command Venari to focus on a target. Hold to cycle between Attack, Protect, and Heal postures. If Venari is killed, use this ability to revive her instantly.
Introduced in Update 22.18 (2018-04-20)
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
- Command Venari to focus on a target.
Info
- Venari is Khora’s ability 3.
- Command Venari to focus on a target.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Whipclaw, Ensnare — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Venari Bodyguard
Venari Augment: Venari dies in Khora's place. Recovery timer increased to 150s. Killing enemies decreases the timer by 4s.
KhoraVenari Augment: Venari dies in Khora's place. Recovery timer increased to 150s. Killing enemies decreases the timer by 4s.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Venari with: Venari Augment: Venari dies in Khora's place.
- 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 Khora.
- Skip it if the base Venari already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Venari when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Venari with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Venari still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 3, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Khora.
Ability dossier · Venari
Synergies
- VenariWhipclaw
Use Venari to set up Whipclaw, or follow Whipclaw with Venari while enemies are vulnerable.
- VenariEnsnare
Use Venari to set up Ensnare, or follow Ensnare with Venari while enemies are vulnerable.
- VenariStrangledome
Use Venari to set up Strangledome, or follow Strangledome with Venari while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Venari scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Venari unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Venari unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Venari 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 Venari still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Venari to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Venari only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Venari 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 — Venari is tuned for Khora’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Whipclaw
Ensnare
Strangledome