Understand Itzal
Useful when…
- Use Penumbra for concealment while the Warframe and nearby allies remain stationary.
- Use Arch Line to pull an enemy close or pull the Warframe toward a stationary object.
- Use Cosmic Crush to draw in nearby objects before its shock wave, or Fighter Escort to deploy drones that fight and detonate when killed.
What do its abilities do?
Arch Line launches a tethered hook that pulls enemies close or pulls the Warframe toward a stationary object. Penumbra cloaks the Warframe and nearby allies who remain stationary. Cosmic Crush draws in nearby objects before rupturing in a shock wave. Fighter Escort deploys drones that fight alongside the Warframe and detonate when killed.
When is Itzal useful?
Its abilities provide stationary concealment, movement toward fixed objects, pulling nearby objects, and fighting drones. It has 200 Health, 220 Shield, and 50 Armor. Its sprint speed is listed as 1.2; no comparison sprint speeds are provided.
How does it compare defensively?
Amesha has 650 Health, 220 Shield, and 195 Armor; Odonata has 425 Health, 430 Shield, and 100 Armor; Odonata Prime has 650 Health, 640 Shield, and 100 Armor. Each has higher listed Health, Shield, and Armor than Itzal. The supplied descriptions do not detail their abilities enough to compare their specific uses with Itzal's kit.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- Penumbra's cloak applies while the Warframe and nearby allies remain stationary.
- Itzal has lower listed Health, Shield, and Armor than each comparison candidate.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Expecting Penumbra to cloak nearby allies while they move.
- Assuming Cosmic Crush only affects enemies; its description says it draws in nearby objects.