Understand Saryn
Useful when…
- Spread Spores to nearby enemies by destroying them or killing their host.
- Activate Toxic Lash to add Toxin damage to attacks; its added damage is doubled for melee strikes, and attacking a spore-afflicted enemy instantly bursts Spores.
- Use Miasma against enemies in range; foes afflicted by Spores are more susceptible to the mist.
- Use Molt to leave a decoy that draws enemy fire.
What her abilities do
Spores inflict a target with Corrosive spores. They spread to nearby enemies when destroyed or when their host is killed, and deal more damage the longer they spread. Toxic Lash adds Toxin damage to attacks while active, with the added effect doubled for melee strikes. Attacking an enemy afflicted by Spores instantly bursts them. Miasma deals Viral damage to enemies in range, and spore-afflicted foes are more susceptible to it. Molt leaves a decoy to draw enemy fire. Saryn's passive makes status effects she inflicts on enemies last longer.
Combining Spores, Toxic Lash, and Miasma
Spread Spores to nearby enemies, activate Toxic Lash, then attack enemies afflicted by Spores to trigger the burst effect. Miasma deals Viral damage to enemies in range, and spore-afflicted foes are more susceptible to its mist. Spore spread and damage growth depend on the stated spread conditions.
Stats and mod polarities
Saryn has 365 Health, 270 Shield, 240 Armor, and 175 Power. Her listed mod polarities are Naramon and Vazarin, and her aura polarity is Vazarin.
Comparison with Saryn Prime
Saryn Prime has the same listed Health and Shield as Saryn, with 315 Armor compared with Saryn's 240. Its description notes altered mod polarities for greater customization.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- Spores' damage increases as they spread, so that growth depends on spreading them to nearby enemies by destroying them or killing their host.
- Toxic Lash's instant Spore burst requires it to be active and an attack against a spore-afflicted enemy.
- Miasma's increased susceptibility applies to foes afflicted by Spores.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Expecting Spores' damage to increase without spreading them to nearby enemies.
- Expecting Toxic Lash to burst Spores without having it active and attacking a spore-afflicted enemy.
- Expecting Miasma's increased susceptibility to apply to enemies that are not afflicted by Spores.