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Warframe Augment

Swift Bite

For Ophidian Bite·Used by Lavos →

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Swift Bite

Ophidian Bite Augment: Reduce Ability Cooldowns by 4s when at least 4 enemies are hit. Ophidian Bite is granted 30% additional Ability Ra…

Lavos

Augments Ophidian Bite

Ophidian Bite Augment: Reduce Ability Cooldowns by 4s when at least 4 enemies are hit. Ophidian Bite is granted 30% additional Ability Range.

Ranks 0–3 · base drain 6

AcquisitionCommonly listed from New Loka, Flawless; also check Syndicate offerings / trade.

Verified 2026-07-22

Augment dossier · Swift Bite

Ability 1 · Ophidian Bite

Rank Table

RankStats
Rank 0
  • Ophidian Bite Augment: Reduce Ability Cooldowns by 1s when at least 4 enemies are hit. Ophidian Bite is granted 15% additional Ability Range.
Rank 1
  • Ophidian Bite Augment: Reduce Ability Cooldowns by 2s when at least 4 enemies are hit. Ophidian Bite is granted 20% additional Ability Range.
Rank 2
  • Ophidian Bite Augment: Reduce Ability Cooldowns by 3s when at least 4 enemies are hit. Ophidian Bite is granted 25% additional Ability Range.
Rank 3
  • Ophidian Bite Augment: Reduce Ability Cooldowns by 4s when at least 4 enemies are hit. Ophidian Bite is granted 30% additional Ability Range.

Cast Changes

  • Changes how Ophidian Bite plays: Ophidian Bite Augment: Reduce Ability Cooldowns by 4s when at least 4 enemies are hit.
  • Higher ranks usually improve the key magnitude or duration of the augment.

Worth the Slot?

  • Equip Swift Bite when that change is part of your standard Lavos 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 Lavos 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 — Swift Bite often only feels complete at rank 3.
  • Try one mission with and without it on Lavos before locking the slot.
  • If you Helminth over Ophidian Bite, this augment usually becomes irrelevant on that loadout.

Notes

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

Other Lavos augments