Talk:Ability Efficiency/@comment-41.189.94.201-20171123143336/@comment-25254386-20171123160936

Yup, it would cost the same. Consider the second equations above:

5 (2 - 1.90) / .4 = 1.25

Vs

5 (2 - 1.90) / .95 = 0.526

So adding Primed Cont would give you a lower upkeep normally, however, the game caps energy costs at 25% of their original price. This means that even though your energy drain should be 0.526 the game will automatically change it to .25 5 = 1.25 even with Primed Cont.

Basically, if any combination of mods would normally drop you below 25% of the original energy cost, the game will cap you at 25%.