Warding Halo
Used by Nezha
Warding Halo
Create a protective ring of fire, that also stuns and damages enemies who get too close.
Introduced in Update 18.1 (2015-12-16)
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
- Create a protective ring of fire, that also stuns and damages enemies who get too close.
Info
- Warding Halo is Nezha’s ability 3.
- Create a protective ring of fire, that also stuns and damages enemies who get too close.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Fire Walker, Blazing Chakram — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Safeguard
Warding Halo Augment: Can now be cast on allies with 50% effectiveness.
NezhaWarding Halo Augment: Can now be cast on allies with 50% effectiveness.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Warding Halo with: Warding Halo Augment: Can now be cast on allies with 50% effectiveness.
- 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 Nezha.
- Skip it if the base Warding Halo already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Warding Halo when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Warding Halo with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Warding Halo still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 3, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Nezha.
Ability dossier · Warding Halo
Synergies
- Warding HaloFire Walker
Use Warding Halo to set up Fire Walker, or follow Fire Walker with Warding Halo while enemies are vulnerable.
- Warding HaloBlazing Chakram
Use Warding Halo to set up Blazing Chakram, or follow Blazing Chakram with Warding Halo while enemies are vulnerable.
- Warding HaloDivine Spears
Use Warding Halo to set up Divine Spears, or follow Divine Spears with Warding Halo while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Improves Warding Halo’s damage or effect potency where Strength is listed on the ability.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Warding Halo unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Warding Halo unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Warding Halo 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 Warding Halo still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Warding Halo to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Warding Halo only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Warding Halo 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 — Warding Halo is tuned for Nezha’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Fire Walker
Blazing Chakram
Divine Spears