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Lavos

Damage

An alchemist who uses cooldowns instead of Energy and can infuse his abilities with elements to exploit enemy status weaknesses.

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KEY MECHANIC

Holding ability inputs imbues Lavos's next cast with an element. Combining elements lets him create the standard compound status types without weapon setup.

KIT

Abilities

1

Ophidian Bite

Lashes enemies with toxic serpents, damaging them and healing Lavos based on enemies struck.

2

Vial Rush

Slides forward while dropping vials that burst into Cold damage and leave a damaging trail.

3

Transmutation Probe

Launches a probe that converts pickups, reduces Lavos's other cooldowns and applies Electricity to enemies.

4

Catalyze

Sends fiery probes outward in all directions; damage multiplies for each different status effect already on the target.

NEW PLAYER BUILD

MR 0–8 starter setup

Early game

META BUILDS

Recommended setups

Reviewed 15 Aug 2026

HOW TO GET IT

Acquisition

Lavos's blueprints are purchased from Father in the Necralisk through Entrati progression.

V0.4 DATA

Profiles + starter/meta builds + drop references

Profiles now include artwork, an MR 0–8 starter setup, clickable mod details and structured drop chances alongside the existing meta and Prime relic references.

Profiles 2026-08-15