Warhead (Ability)

	4 100	Warhead Launches a plodding missile capable of unleashing a massive explosion. Introduced in Update 15.0 (2014-10-24)	Strength:1000 / 1250 / 1500 / 1750
			Duration:N/A
			Range:120 / 180 / 200 / 240 m

• Info
• Tips & Tricks
• Maximization

Info

• The Elytron releases a reticle-guided missile that detonates on impact with any solid surface, including enemies. The resulting explosion deals 1000 / 1250 / 1500 / 1750 damage within 120 / 180 / 200 / 240 meters and violently pushes enemies a considerable distance.
  • Damage is affected by Power Strength.
  • Damage bypasses obstacles in the environment and does not decrease with distance.
  • Explosion radius is affected by Power Range.
  • Range values indicated in the UI (30 / 45 / 50 / 60 meters) are actually on-foot range values as measured in standard Warframe missions; the actual range in Archwing missions are quadruple the on-foot value.
• The missile is guided via the HUD's targeting reticle, steering itself towards any object the reticle is placed on including environmental obstacles and enemies.
• Warhead can harm the Warframe if the missile explodes too closely. The affected Warframe will be dealt 30% of the ability's damage.
• As the missile is in motion, its linear velocity slowly increases over time until it reaches a maximum. If the missile travels beyond 1600 meters, it will automatically explode.
• The missile's position is indicated on the HUD and minimap.
• Can only be recast after the missile explodes. As such, only one instance of Warhead can be active at a time.

Tips & Tricks

• As with all of Elytron's other rocket abilities, hitting specific enemies is ineffective. Target hard surfaces that are near enemies for maximum effect making it very useful whether capturing or defending.
• For absolute devastation on Interception missions, fire at the general direction of a control point that is being swarmed, making sure to hit an easy and nearby hard surface. Most enemies will be destroyed or severely damaged.
• In terms of capturing or defending points, while boosting on your Archwing, you WILL outpace the rocket, and since it's guided by your reticle, flying around with it active can be a waste of energy. For best results, hold down a control point and launch it, making sure to guide it straight into enemy swarms.

Maximization

Maximization is a form of specialization: mods may be blended to result in values that vary between the top-end limits listed here. Click any maximized link to learn how to build it.

• Maximized Power Duration has no positive effect on this ability.
  • Has no negative effect on this ability.
• Maximized Power Efficiency reduces the cost to 72.5 energy.
  • Has no negative effect on this ability.
• Maximized Power Range has increases the explosion radius to 384 meters.
  • Has no negative effect on this ability.
• Maximized Power Strength increases the damage to 2100.
  • Has no negative effect on this ability.