Launch verified Updated Sep 27, 2026
Beating The Collective in The Park unlocks one Mold Combat Ability: Spore Burst or Growth. Both build Infected — DoT that detonates when hit with fire.
Quick pick
- Spore Burst — you fire mold projectiles; better when you want hands-on Infected stacking.
- Growth — mold turret ally shoots spores; better when you want pressure while you melee.
Spore Burst
Rapid mold projectiles from Dylan’s hands. Builds Infected on contact. Strong when you already manage Power actives (Barrage, Ground Slam) and want another aimed tool.
Growth
Summons a mold turret that auto-fires spores and builds Infected over time. Fits summon / hands-free kits (pairs well thematically with Volatile Anomaly or Spike).
Combo with fire
Infected + Ignite or Inferno is the point — fire pops Infected for burst. If you skipped Deserter fire, prioritize that Resonant or spend a Resonant Token from Pope’s Research.
Reset
Wrong pick? Use a Reset Item at the Mural in The Gap.
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