Talk:Nyx/@comment-156.222.204.174-20190605121511/@comment-922163-20190607094618

I think it is a thing they added so Nyx can be played without Assimilate (but it is still the go-to mod :/). Since the buff isn't active during the invu period, and normal Absorb can be boosted by damage from allies, it works much better without focusing on the augment.