Theorylytics

Nidus

Burst Nest

Larva Burst Nuke

Frame
Nidus
Forma
5
Playstyle
Helminth
Keep 2 · Larva Burst

Larva Burst Nidus - grab dense packs and detonate for damage that scales with victims while Virulence keeps Mutation stacked.

Build dossier · Burst Nest

5 Forma

Loadout

Aura + Exilus on top, then eight general slots in two rows of four.

Arsenal

Playstyle

Larva Burst — grab as many as possible, detonate for damage that scales with victims, Virulence between bursts for stacks.

Passive abilities

No shields — Mutation stacks fuel everything. Undying spends stacks to cheat death. Parasitic Link can attach to companions; Parasitic Vitality turns stacks into a massive health pool. Arcane Persistence pairs well once armor is high enough.

Active abilities

  • 1 VirulenceFungal line that refunds energy and builds stacks. Teeming Virulence adds primary crit chance.
  • 2 LarvaGroup enemies. Larva Burst detonates the ball for scalable damage.
  • 3 Parasitic LinkLink for Strength/DR or companion buffs. Parasitic Vitality converts stacks to health.
  • 4 RavenousMaggot nest that heals. Insatiable accelerates Mutation stacking.
  • Augment: Larva Burst. Strength and Range both matter.

Mod breakdown

Range / Strength

Max grab radius and Burst damage.

Archon shards

  • Range
  • Strength
  • Casting Speed

Helminth

Keep Larva. Roar / Nourish over Ravenous.

Mission Usefulness

  • Steel Path Survival / Defense / Disruption

    Excellent

    Larva Burst scales with enemies grabbed — nuke SP clumps after Virulence stacks.

  • Mobile Defense / Excavation

    Excellent

    Burst the point wave.

  • Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs

    Excellent

    Group and burst rooms.

  • Spy / Rescue / Nightmare

    Weak

    Not stealth.

  • Open World / Bounties

    Strong

    Camp bursts.

  • Long-Range Gunplay / Eidolon-Style Content

    Weak

    Larva wants mid-range packs.