Warcry
Used by Valkyr
Warcry
Valkyr lets out a rallying cry that bolsters Armor and Attack Speed for allies while in Affinity Range.
Introduced in Update 11.0 (2013-11-20)
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
- Valkyr lets out a rallying cry that bolsters Armor and Attack Speed for allies while in Affinity Range.
Info
- Warcry is Valkyr’s ability 2.
- Valkyr lets out a rallying cry that bolsters Armor and Attack Speed for allies while in Affinity Range.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Rip Line, Paralysis — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Eternal War
Warcry Augment: While active, Warcry's duration is increased by 2s for each Melee Kill.
ValkyrWarcry Augment: While active, Warcry's duration is increased by 2s for each Melee Kill.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Warcry with: Warcry Augment: While active, Warcry's duration is increased by 2s for each Melee Kill.
- 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 Valkyr.
- Skip it if the base Warcry already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Warcry when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Warcry with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Warcry still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 2, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Valkyr.
Ability dossier · Warcry
Synergies
- WarcryRip Line
Use Warcry to set up Rip Line, or follow Rip Line with Warcry while enemies are vulnerable.
- WarcryParalysis
Use Warcry to set up Paralysis, or follow Paralysis with Warcry while enemies are vulnerable.
- WarcryHysteria
Use Warcry to set up Hysteria, or follow Hysteria with Warcry while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Warcry’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Extends how long Warcry’s effect lasts.
Range
- Increases Warcry’s reach, radius, or targeting distance.
Efficiency
- Warcry 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 Warcry still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Warcry to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Warcry only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Warcry 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 — Warcry is tuned for Valkyr’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Rip Line
Paralysis
Hysteria