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Inaros’ passive ability allows him to become entombed in a protective sarcophagus while bleeding-out, enabling him to revive himself by draining the life force from nearby enemies and allies. This unique passive serves as a safeguard, making Inaros a very tanky Warframe, and can be a game-changer in critical situations, allowing him to recover and continue fighting.
Understanding Inaros’ Abilities
To fully appreciate Inaros’ passive, it’s essential to understand his other abilities and how they interact with his passive.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What is Inaros’ Devour ability?: Inaros’ Devour ability allows him to trap a target in quicksand and draw them in for devouring, stealing their health and ultimately creating a friendly Sand Shadow.
- Can Inaros do hijack?: Yes, Inaros is considered a great frame for hijack missions, especially in Arbitrations, as he can withstand significant damage and recover using his passive.
- What are Inaros’ abilities?: Inaros has several abilities, including Desiccation, Devour, and Scarab Swarm, which provide various benefits such as damaging enemies, stealing health, and granting armor.
Ability-Specific Questions
- How does Inaros’ Scarab Swarm work?: Scarab Swarm allows Inaros to convert some of his health to armor, up to a 100% bonus, and can be used to deal AoE damage and crowd control enemies while healing Inaros and his teammates.
- What does Inaros’ 4th ability do?: Inaros’ 4th ability, Scarab Armor, allows him to launch a swarm of scarabs that travel up to 30 meters, dealing damage to enemies and applying crowd control.
- How does Inaros’ Devour ability create Sand Shadows?: When an enemy is killed by being devoured by Inaros, a Sand Shadow is created, which is a friendly copy of the unit killed that will fight alongside Inaros.
Inaros Prime and Equipment
- What is Inaros Prime?: Inaros Prime is a Prime Warframe version of Inaros, with enhanced stats and a unique passive ability that grants energy to nearby allies when in contact with an Orokin Void Death Orb.
- What are Inaros Prime’s weapons?: Inaros Prime’s weapons include the Panthera Prime and Karyst Prime, which are high-damage weapons with unique properties.
- Do Scarab hats provide any benefits?: Yes, Scarab hats can provide defensive properties and change the player’s appearance.
Gameplay and Strategy
- Can Inaros get shields?: No, Inaros does not have shields, but his base health scales differently from other Warframes, making him more resilient.
- How does Parasitic Armor work on Inaros?: Parasitic Armor will not work as intended on Inaros, as it relies on draining shields to grant armor, and Inaros does not have shields.
- Which Warframe has the most HP?: Inaros Prime has the highest base health of all Warframes, making him a popular choice for tanky playstyles.
Miscellaneous
- What does Inaros mean?: Inaros is derived from the Demotic word for “the Eye of Horus is against them”, reflecting his ancient Egyptian-inspired design.
- Can you repeat the Inaros quest?: No, the Sands of Inaros quest can only be completed once, and Inaros can only be reacquired through the Market or Cephalon Simaris.
- What is the best Warframe for hijack?: While Inaros is a great choice for hijack missions, Loki is often considered the best Warframe for hijack due to his ability to solo hijack missions without weapons.