Theorylytics

Warframe Augment

Cathode Current

For Cathode Grace·Used by Gyre →

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Cathode Current

Cathode Grace Augment: Eliminating an enemy while Cathode Grace is active will release an additional discharge from Rotorswell with 200%…

Gyre

Augments Cathode Grace

Cathode Grace Augment: Eliminating an enemy while Cathode Grace is active will release an additional discharge from Rotorswell with 200% Damage and extend its duration by the same amount.

Ranks 0–3 · base drain 6

AcquisitionCommonly listed from Arbiters of Hexis, Maxim; also check Syndicate offerings / trade.

Verified 2026-07-22

Augment dossier · Cathode Current

Ability 3 · Cathode Grace

Rank Table

RankStats
Rank 0
  • Cathode Grace Augment: Eliminating an enemy while Cathode Grace is active will release an additional discharge from Rotorswell with 50% Damage and extend its duration by the same amount.
Rank 1
  • Cathode Grace Augment: Eliminating an enemy while Cathode Grace is active will release an additional discharge from Rotorswell with 100% Damage and extend its duration by the same amount.
Rank 2
  • Cathode Grace Augment: Eliminating an enemy while Cathode Grace is active will release an additional discharge from Rotorswell with 150% Damage and extend its duration by the same amount.
Rank 3
  • Cathode Grace Augment: Eliminating an enemy while Cathode Grace is active will release an additional discharge from Rotorswell with 200% Damage and extend its duration by the same amount.

Cast Changes

  • Changes how Cathode Grace plays: Cathode Grace Augment: Eliminating an enemy while Cathode Grace is active will release an additional discharge from Rotorswell with 200% Damage and extend its duration by the same amount.
  • Higher ranks usually improve the key magnitude or duration of the augment.

Worth the Slot?

  • Equip Cathode Current when that change is part of your standard Gyre loop.
  • Skip it for generalist builds if capacity is tighter on survivability or parkour mods.

Mission Usefulness

Mission / ContextRatingWhy
Steel Path Survival / Defense / DisruptionStrongDense missions are where most Gyre augments prove whether they belong in the build.
Mobile Defense / ExcavationSituationalWorth it if the augment helps hold or clear the objective faster.
Casual Star-Chart FarmsSituationalOften skippable when base abilities already overkill the content.

Tips & Tricks

  • Read the max-rank text — Cathode Current often only feels complete at rank 3.
  • Try one mission with and without it on Gyre before locking the slot.
  • If you Helminth over Cathode Grace, this augment usually becomes irrelevant on that loadout.

Notes

  • Compatible with Gyre (Gyre).
  • Polarity: zenurik; rarity: Rare.

Other Gyre augments