Combat, equipment, boss timings and Companion Splicer odds for NEON FIST.
Published balance snapshot Patch 23
ATK = (40 + 8 × (level − 1) + Σ offensive hardware) × maker ATK × Protocol ATKWeapon, arms, core and implant supply offensive hardware. Two Vanguard Heavy pieces grant ×1.08 ATK. Rift combo-kit and WAR primary hits use ATK × class-rank factor × combo-stage multiplier. Their tactical damage uses the skill multiplier in place of the combo multiplier, ×1.15 from four Aether-Grid pieces, and any Protocol skill power.
rank = clamp(1 + floor((level − 1) / 6), 1, 5)The class-rank damage factor is 1 + 0.08 × (rank − 1), reaching ×1.32 at level 25. The three combo-stage multipliers are ×0.9, ×1.05, ×1.5. Under Rift party sync, damage dealt is additionally scaled by 40 / (40 + 8 × (level − 1)).
HP = (500 + 45 × (level − 1) + Σ armor hardware) × Protocol HPHead, torso, legs and boots supply armor hardware. DEF is 12 with four Vanguard Heavy pieces, plus any Protocol DEF. The Vanguard Directorate pledge cuts incoming elite damage by 8% and multiplies barrier strength by 1.08.
damage = max(1, hit × crit multiplier × (1 − clamp(mitigation, 0, 1)))Player mitigation is DEF × 0.01 or DEF × 0.0045 while shredded. Rift enemy mitigation comes from the enemy’s tier and multiplies by 0.45 while shredded. A barrier absorbs up to its remaining value after mitigation. Rift party sync scales incoming damage by (500 + 45 × (level − 1)) / 500.
crit damage = hit × 1.45Critical chance starts at 7%, rises to 21% with four Mirage Syndicate pieces, and gains 4 percentage points with two Veil Circuit pieces. Aether-Grid Consortium adds 8 percentage points to skill crit. With both equipment bonuses and the pledge, the result is 25% primary crit and 33% skill crit.
Rift walk speed = operative base × context × speed buffs × Protocol speedFour Veil Circuit pieces grant ×1.06. Hyper Speed Cell and Overdrive Frenzy share a single ×1.30 while either timer is active. The Rift speed boost contributes ×1.15 independently. Mirage gets ×1.12 in Dead-Grid against a leading Vanguard or Aether-Grid faction. WAR applies ×1.30 for its active speed boost and ×(1 − slow) while slowed.
combo stage duration = base duration / pacePace multiplies Mirage’s two-piece ×1.08, Overdrive’s ×1.30, and 1 + 0.06 × Inner Fire stacks. Overdrive Loop adds a separate multiplier of 1 + 0.06 × stacks × max(0, potency − 1).
recharge = max(0.6 s, base − 0.4 s × (rank − 1)) × maker × pledge × ProtocolTwo Aether-Grid pieces grant ×0.90. The Aether-Grid Consortium pledge grants ×0.92. Furnace Link and Echo Relay multiply by 0.93 and 0.92 at their respective thresholds. The 0.6 s floor applies before these multipliers. Multi-charge skills recharge one charge at a time. Pulse Medic and Drone Shepherd support actions use base × Protocol in Harbor sparring and base × Protocol × pledge in WAR.
| Enemy tier | Base HP | XP | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarm | 120 | 25 | 0% |
| Drone | 90 | 25 | 0% |
| Elite | 550 | 120 | 10% |
| Guardian | 3,200 | 600 | 15% |
| DEF | Mitigation | Normal | Critical | Shredded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0% | 100 | 145 | 100 |
| 8 | 8% | 92 | 133.4 | 96.4 |
| 12 | 12% | 88 | 127.6 | 94.6 |
| 20 | 20% | 80 | 116 | 91 |
| 30 | 30% | 70 | 101.5 | 86.5 |
| 38 | 38% | 62 | 89.9 | 82.9 |
| Character level | Class rank | Base loadout | Aether-Grid pledge and both Protocol cooldown bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–6 | 1 | 6 s | 4.25 s |
| 7–12 | 2 | 5.6 s | 3.97 s |
| 13–18 | 3 | 5.2 s | 3.68 s |
| 19–24 | 4 | 4.8 s | 3.4 s |
| 25–30 | 5 | 4.4 s | 3.12 s |
stat = slot coefficient × item level × rarity × (1 + 0.05 × (slot rank − 1))Armor adds 35 integrity per item level. Offensive gear adds 6 ATK per item level. Standard, Tuned and Embedded gear multiply by 1, 1.25 and 1.5 respectively. Visit the Compiler with the slot occupied. The slot retains its rank when you replace the part. Fully upgrading all eight slots costs 5,400 Nano-Scrap.
| Slot rank | Effective stat | Next upgrade | Total spent |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 100% | 15 Nano-Scrap | 0 Nano-Scrap |
| R2 | 105% | 30 Nano-Scrap | 15 Nano-Scrap |
| R3 | 110% | 45 Nano-Scrap | 45 Nano-Scrap |
| R4 | 115% | 60 Nano-Scrap | 90 Nano-Scrap |
| R5 | 120% | 75 Nano-Scrap | 150 Nano-Scrap |
| R6 | 125% | 90 Nano-Scrap | 225 Nano-Scrap |
| R7 | 130% | 105 Nano-Scrap | 315 Nano-Scrap |
| R8 | 135% | 120 Nano-Scrap | 420 Nano-Scrap |
| R9 | 140% | 135 Nano-Scrap | 540 Nano-Scrap |
| R10 | 145% | Maximum | 675 Nano-Scrap |
| Mastery | Decompiles | Potency before patch |
|---|---|---|
| Unlearned imprint | 0 | 100% |
| R1 | 1 | 104% |
| R2 | 2 | 108% |
| R3 | 3 | 112% |
| R4 | 4 | 116% |
Decompile unequipped Embedded hardware containing the kernel to learn it and gain one mastery rank. A learned kernel can be inherited by worn hardware in a compatible slot. A loose or unbound kernel can be imprinted without mastery. Equipped potency is (1 + 0.04 × mastery) × live firmware multiplier. The Compiler caps mastery at R4.
| Kernel | Compatible slots | Patch multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| FW-Volt_Lash | Arms / Gauntlets | ×1 |
| FW-Shatter_Core | Arms / Gauntlets | ×1 |
| FW-Kinetic_Capacitor | Torso / Chest | ×1 |
| FW-Overdrive_Loop | Torso / Chest | ×1 |
| FW-Gravity_Anchor | Legs, Boots | ×1 |
| FW-Chain_Reaction | Main weapon | ×1 |
| FW-Null_Pulse | Core / Reactor | ×1 |
| FW-Aegis_Matrix | Head, Implant | ×1 |
| FW-Trap_Circuit | Core / Reactor | ×1 |
| FW-Ambush_Protocol | Main weapon | ×1 |
The game source also defines a separate archive for the Resonant Palm Actuator. Rip an unequipped, unprotected Legendary Actuator to archive the kernel. Each duplicate Rip raises its compilation rank and consumes the source. At R3, a further Rip keeps the source. Flashing a compatible equipped Actuator preserves the archived kernel and costs no currency.
| Compilation rank | Copies ripped | Radius | Cone half-angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 1 | 2.5 m | 45° |
| R2 | 2 | 2.5 m | 65° |
| R3 | 3 | 3.25 m | 65° |
The wave’s native damage equals the Palm weapon’s minimum damage. The table records the game source behavior for sessions where this augment is enabled. The live balance manifest does not publish archive availability.
A worn piece counts toward both its maker and its Protocol set. Percentage multipliers compound. Flat defense and critical-chance bonuses add together.
| Set | Maker | 2 pieces | 4 pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heliograph | Vanguard Heavy | +6% ATK | +18 DEF |
| Furnace Link | Aether-Grid | −7% cooldown | +12% skill damage |
| Veil Circuit | Mirage Syndicate | +4 percentage points crit chance | +6% movement speed |
| Cryo Warden | Vanguard Heavy | +8% max integrity | +25% barrier |
| Echo Relay | Aether-Grid | +5% skill damage | −8% cooldown |
| Harbor Vanguard | Mirage Syndicate | +8 DEF | +9% ATK |
| Maker | 2 pieces | 4 pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Heavy | +8% ATK | +12 DEF |
| Aether-Grid | −10% cooldown | +15% skill damage |
| Mirage Syndicate | +8% primary attack pace | +14 percentage points crit chance |
Time the laser and coolant, then tether Pylon A and have an ally activate Pylon B. Solo runners can use the capacitor to retain the tether for 16 s. Use the side alcoves to cross the plasma corridor.
| Mechanic | Window | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Core Overload | 3 s channel | Land a breaker before the timer expires. A completed cast instantly downs active, uncloaked runners across the encounter. The next channel can begin 8 s after a wipe. |
| Vulnerability | 4 s after an interrupt | The boss is silenced and takes ×1.50 damage before normal mitigation. The interrupting hit gets the multiplier. The next channel can begin 12 s after an interrupt. |
| Integrity gate | Until the first interrupt | Damage cannot push the boss below 45% maximum HP until the squad breaks its first Core Overload. |
| Core Ring | 1.55 s warning, then every 4.8 s | Alternate between standing at least 5.1 m away for the inner blast and moving closer than 3.1 m or at least 9.5 m away for the outer ring. The ring deals 105 raw damage. |
The first channel becomes eligible 3.5 s after the boss starts and requires a runner within 22 m. Save a breaker for Core Overload and use movement to dodge Core Ring.
| Breaker | Actual Rift reach | Conservative approach |
|---|---|---|
| Any combo-kit primary finisher | Third hit. Range depends on class, stance and active Overdrive. | Depends on kit |
| Counter-Pulse | 3.8 m | 3.55 m |
| Focused Palm | 5.8 m, or 4.7 m with Shatter Core | 5.4 m, or 4.45 m with Shatter Core |
| Phantom Execution | 5.1 m | 4.8 m |
| Shadowstep | Delayed 3.4 m burst with Shatter Core and without Chain Reaction | 3.15 m |
| Circuit Spike | 8.2 m | 7.9 m |
| System Crash | 6 m | 5.7 m |
| Shield Bash | 3.4 m, or 5.5 m for the first Aegis Matrix ricochet | 3.15 m, or 5.25 m with Aegis Matrix |
| Bastion Protocol | 4.7 m | 4.4 m |
Open both coolant valves to reach the Titan. The gallery freeze cycle lasts 11 s, warns after 7 s, and freezes from 9 s through the reset. Stand on a Thermal Vent during the last 2 s. An exposed runner takes 13% of maximum integrity before mitigation each 0.65 s.
The first prison can start 3.7 s after the Titan fight begins. Its target is the nearest runner within 17 m. The Titan is immune while the prison is active. Use the interaction three times to break the segments, with 0.3 s between strikes, within 7 s. A successful break silences the Titan for 3 s and delays the next prison for 13 s. An expired prison deals 32% of the target’s maximum integrity before mitigation and allows another prison after 10 s.
The close-range blast has a 1.2 s warning and deals 105 raw damage within 3 m. The ranged pattern gives a 0.78 s warning, then fires a three-shot fan at 21° spacing with 64 raw damage per bolt. The next attack becomes eligible 2.1 s after the previous warning ends. Move across the fan gaps and step outside the blast marker before committing to a cast.
Calibrate a level 0 core at Ryan’s Splicer. Reaching level 1 rolls a Command Special, a proc and a passive. Fusion consumes two companions at level 5 or higher and makes a level 1 companion. Fusion chooses either parent’s species with equal probability and uses the full command pool. Recast changes the command while retaining proc and passive. A random core drop uses the same species odds of 1 in 9 each.
pet strength = 1 + 0.08 × (pet level − 1) • command power = owner ATK × pet strengthAll nine species use the same roll odds. At level 10, the pet strength multiplier is ×1.72. In WAR, command damage uses the owner’s WAR skill power in place of ATK. EMP Stasis Nova and Phase Decoy each apply a nominal 0.55 s stun, reduced by the WAR hard control rules.
| Special | Cooldown | Calibrate / fuse | Recast into this special | Rift effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMP Stasis Nova | 20 s | 12.5% | 1/7 unless already equipped | 34% of command power. 4.5 m radius, 0.7 s silence, and 2 s at 60% movement speed. |
| Nano-Barrier Dome | 22 s | 12.5% | 1/7 unless already equipped | 23% of the recipient’s maximum integrity × pet strength. Barrier for 4 s. Affects you and allies within 5 m. Allegiance and Protocol barrier bonuses apply. |
| Graviton Tether Pull | 18 s | 12.5% | 1/7 unless already equipped | 45% of command power. Hits up to 5 targets within 6 m and a 78° aim angle. Pulls them up to 1.5 m toward a point 2.2 m ahead of you. |
| Overdrive Frenzy | 24 s | 12.5% | 1/7 unless already equipped | ×1.3 damage and movement. Damage and movement boost lasts 6 s. Damage Stim and Hyper Speed Cell share the respective multiplier while their timers overlap. |
| Chain-Arc Volley | 14 s | 12.5% | 1/7 unless already equipped | 65% of command power. Hits up to 3 targets within 6 m and an 85° aim angle. Electrifies them for 3 s. |
| Phase Decoy | 20 s | 12.5% | 1/7 unless already equipped | 63% of command power. Explodes after 0.55 s within 3.5 m and silences for 0.65 s. |
| Emergency Triage Pulse | 22 s | 12.5% | 1/7 unless already equipped | 16% of the recipient’s maximum integrity × pet strength. Heals you and allies within 5 m. WAR applies its usual healing dampening. |
| Armor-Shatter Howl | 18 s | 12.5% | 1/7 unless already equipped | 48% of command power. Hits within 4.8 m. Shred reduces enemy mitigation to 45% of its normal value for 5 s. |
| Companion | Eligible commands | Each initial roll |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis-MK1 Chrome Pit Bull | 8 | 12.5% |
| Cyber Street Panther | 8 | 12.5% |
| Mirage Phase-Fox | 8 | 12.5% |
| Mini-Loader Mech | 8 | 12.5% |
| Recon Striker Bot | 8 | 12.5% |
| Pocket Aegis Sentinel | 8 | 12.5% |
| Defib Halo Drone | 8 | 12.5% |
| Hard-Light Wyrmling | 8 | 12.5% |
| Voltaic Cube | 8 | 12.5% |
| Current level | XP to advance | Nano-Scrap |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 35 | 5 |
| 1 | 60 | 10 |
| 2 | 85 | 20 |
| 3 | 110 | 30 |
| 4 | 135 | 40 |
| 5 | 160 | 50 |
| 6 | 185 | 60 |
| 7 | 210 | 70 |
| 8 | 235 | 80 |
| 9 | 260 | 90 |
| 10 | Maximum | — |
The table data uses the published balance manifest and the NEON FIST game source checkout. The manifest specifies values such as enemy mitigation and skill recharge. Encounter timings, stat formulas and companion rolls come from the game runtime.