RAGE 2 | All Nanotrite Abilities & Effects - How To Unlock & Upgrade

Learn more about RAGE 2's Nanotrite Abilities and effects! Check out this game guide on how to unlock Nanotrite Abilities, how to level up and upgrade them, & more!

All Nanotrite Abilities & Upgrades List

Shatter | Grav-Jump | Defibrillation
Barrier | Rush | Vortex | Constitution
Focus | Overdrive | Slam | Dash
How To Unlock & Upgrade Abilities
What Are Nanotrite Powers?

Shatter - Upgrades & Perks List

Ark To Unlock	Junkers Pass Ark

A strong kinetic blast that can throw enemies away from you. If strong enough, this blast can even explode enemies in close range combat.

Shatter - Level Effects & Feltrite Cost List

Lvl	Effect	Feltrite
1	Shatter damage and knockback at 100%.	-
2	Shatter damage and knockback is boosted at 125%.	500
3	Shatter damage and knockback is maxed out at 150%.	-

Shatter - Perks Effects List

*Each Perk costs 1 Nanotrite Booster

Lvl	Perk	Effect
1	Warping Shatter	The warp range of SHATTER increases by 50%.
1	Cooldown 1	Cooldown is reduced from 25 to 20 seconds.
2	Cooldown 2	Cooldown is reduced from 20 to 15 seconds.
2	Shockwave	SHATTER unleashes a small shockwave that inflicts collateral damage.
3	Double Shatter	An additional Shatter can be charged.

Grav-Jump - Upgrades & Perks List

Ark To Unlock	Great Crack Ark

Uses a booster that gives an extra burst of lift when you're in the air. Combine this with Slam for a more powerful pound attack.

Grav-Jump - Level Effects & Feltrite Cost List

Lvl	Effect	Feltrite
1	A momentaneous boost that results in a small air jump.	-
2	Keep holding [Space] after an air jump to extend airtime and reach.	500
3	Keep holding [Space] after an air jump to max out its airtime and reach.	-

Grav-Jump - Perks Effect List

*Each Perk costs 1 Nanotrite Booster

Lvl	Perk	Effect
1	Grav-Jump Float	Hold [RMB] while airborne to activate up to 2 seconds of mid-air suspension.
2	Grav-Jump Float 2	Killing an enemy during GRAV-JUMP FLOAT extends duration with 1 second.
3	Grav-Jump Float 3	Default duration of GRAV-JUMP FLOAT is extended to 3 seconds.

Defibrillation - Upgrades & Perks List

Ark To Unlock	Canyon Cove Ark

Gives players a chance to save themselves from death. Automatically activates in the field when player's HP goes down to 0.

Defibrillation - Level Effects & Feltrite Cost List

Lvl	Effect	Feltrite
1	Regenerate 5% health per successful shock.	-
2	Health regeneration from a successful shock is boosted to 10%.	500
3	Health regeneration from a successful shock is boosted by 15%.	-
4	Health regeneration from a successful shock is boosted by 20%.	-
5	Health regeneration from a successful shock is boosted by 25%.	-

Defibrillation - Perks Effects List

*Each Perk costs 1 Nanotrite Booster

Lvl	Perk	Effect
1	Reshock 1	The amount of shocks during DEFIBRILLATION increases to 3.
1	Cooldown 1	Cooldown is reduced to 4 minutes.
2	Avenging Aftermath 1	A powerful electrical shockwave is unleashed after DEFIBRILLATION. Shockwave range is 6 meters.
2	Fortified Aftermath 1	A temporary cellular reinforcement reduces all damage by 50% for 10 seconds after DEFIBRILLATION.
3	Avenging Aftermath 2	The range of AVENGING AFTERMATH increases to 9 meters and damage is boosted by 50%.
3	Overdrive Preservation	Overdrive charge is preserved after DEFIBRILLATION.
3	Reshock 2	The amount of shocks during DEFIBRILLATION increases to 4.
4	Fortified Aftermath 2	Duration of FORTIFIED AFTERMATH increases to 20 seconds.
4	Cooldown 2	Cooldown is reduced to 3 minutes.
5	Avenging Aftermath 3	The range of AVENGING AFTERMATH increases to 12 meters and damage is boosted by 100%.

Barrier - Upgrades & Perks List

Ark To Unlock	Spikewind Ark

A Barrier will protect you from incoming fire and damage those who draw near it. Combined with the Vortex ability, you can draw in enemies into your own barrier of death!

Barrier - Level Effects & Feltrite Cost List

Lvl	Effect	Feltrite
1	Barrier lasts 10 seconds.	-
2	Barrier duration is boosted to 12.5 seconds.	500
3	Barrier is maxed out at 15 seconds.	-

Barrier - Perks Effects List

*Each Perk costs 1 Nanotrite Booster

Lvl	Perk	Effect
1	Cooldown 1	Cooldown is reduced from 30 to 25 seconds.
1	Ability Absorption	Damage absorbed by the BARRIER is used to charge ABILITIES.
2	Oversize 1	The BARRIER grows larger.
2	Overdrive Absorption	Damage absorbed by the BARRIER is used to charge OVERDRIVE.
3	Cooldown 2	Cooldown is reduced from 25 to 20 seconds.
3	Oversize 2	The BARRIER grows even larger.
3	Touch Of Death	The BARRIER can inflict rupturing damage to enemies that touch it.

Rush - Upgrades & Perks List

Ark To Unlock	Dealypipe Ark

A sprint boost that allows you to move fast in your chosen direction. Useful when chasing down enemies to blast through them.

Rush - Level Effects & Feltrite Cost List

Lvl	Effect	Feltrite
1	Sprint speed is boosted to 125% when activating RUSH.	-
2	Sprint speed is boosted to 150% when activating RUSH.	500
3	Sprint speed is maxed out at 175% when activating RUSH.	-

Rush - Perks Effects List

*Each Perk costs 1 Nanotrite Booster

Lvl	Perk	Effect
1	Recharge 1	Recharging of RUSH is boosted by 25%.
1	Duration 1	Maximum duration increases to 5 seconds.
2	Rush Strike	Press [F] after rushing for at least 1 second, to trigger a heavy impact Melee Strike that inflicts 25% more damage.
2	Duration 2	Maximum duration increases to 7 seconds.
3	Recharge 2	Recharging of RUSH is boosted by 50%.
3	Cloaked Rush	Refraction camouflage makes you invisible to enemies during RUSH.

Vortex - Upgrades & Perks List

Ark To Unlock	Quake Hill Ark

With this ability, you can toss a Vortex in a crowd of enemies to pull them closer together into one spot, providing a good moment to shoot them down or throw an explosive to down them all.

Vortex - Level Effects & Feltrite Cost List

Lvl	Effect	Feltrite
1	Vortex strength is at 100%.	-
2	Vortex strength and range is boosted to 150%.	500
3	Vortex strength and range is maxed out at 200%.	-

Vortex - Perks Effects List

*Each Perk costs 1 Nanotrite Booster

Lvl	Perk	Effect
1	Anti Gravity 1	Vortex detonation can create an anti-gravity field around enemies that lasts for 2 seconds.
1	Cooldown 1	Cooldown is reduced from 25 to 25 seconds.
2	Anti Gravity 2	The duration of the anti-gravity field increases to 3.5 seconds.
2	Weaken 1	Enemies take 20% more damage while afflicted by the Vortex.
2	Cooldown 2	Cooldown is reduced from 20 to 15 seconds.
3	Anti Gravity 3	The duration of the anti-gravity field increases to 5 seconds.
3	Weaken 2	Enemies take 40% more damage while afflicted by the Vortex.

Constitution - Upgrades & Perks List

Ark To Unlock	Automatically unlocked

Protects you from incoming bullet damage and heals you over time. When picking up Feltrite, you'll also regenerate health. Upgrades increase damage reduction from enemy bullets.

Constitution - Level Effects & Feltrite Cost List

Lvl	Effect	Feltrite
1	BULLET PROTECTION at nominal level.	-
2	Damage from BULLETS is reduced by 10%.	500
3	Damage from BULLETS is reduced by 20%.	-
4	Damage from BULLETS is reduced by 30%.	-
5	Damage from BULLETS is reduced by 40%.	-

Constitution - Perks Effects List

*Each Perk costs 1 Nanotrite Booster

Lvl	Perk	Effect
1	Feltrite Absorption 1	Health regeneration from picking up FELTRITE is increased by 20%.
1	Kinetic Shield 1	Damage from EXPLOSIONS and MELEE STRIKES is reduced by 20%.
2	Elemental Shield 1	Damage from FIRE and ELECTRICITY is reduced by 20%.
2	Regen Capacity	Auto healing of injuries is boosted by 10 percentage points.
3	Elemental Shield 2	Damage from FIRE and ELECTRICITY is reduced by 30%.
3	Kinetic Shield 2	Damage from EXPLOSIONS and MELEE STRIKES is reduced by 30%.
4	Regen Efficiency	Health regeneration is sped up by 25% and delay is shortened by 1 second.
5	Feltrite Absorption 2	Health regeneration from picking up FELTRITE is increased by 40%.
5	Elemental Shield 3	Damage from FIRE and ELECTRICITY is reduced by 40%.
5	Kinetic Shield 3	Damage from EXPLOSIONS and MELEE STRIKES is reduced by 40%.

Focus - Upgrades & Perks List

Ark To Unlock	Automatically unlocked

Highlights nearby enemies to know their location. When upgraded, can highlight enemies and Feltrite with increased range.

Focus - Level Effects & Feltrite Cost List

Lvl	Effect	Feltrite
1	FOCUS can highlight targets within 50 meters.	-
2	FOCUS can highlight targets within 75 meters.	500
3	FOCUS can highlight targets within 100 meters.	-

Focus - Perks Effects List

*Each Perk costs 1 Nanotrite Booster

Lvl	Perk	Effect
1	Remote Detonation 1	Remotely detonate explosives during FOCUS.
1	Regen Booster 1	Health regeneration speed is boosted by 150% during FOCUS.
2	Remote Detonation 2	The speed of REMOTE DETONATION is boosted by 100%.
2	Regen Booster 2	Health regeneration speed is boosted by 200% during FOCUS.
3	Remote Detonation 3	The speed of REMOTE DETONATION is boosted by another 100%.

Overdrive - Upgrades & Perks List

Ark To Unlock	Automatically unlocked

The combined use of your Nanotrite abilities in battle will charge your Overdrive bar. Once in Overdrive, your abilities gain unique features and will be boosted the entire time the mode is active.

Overdrive - Level Effects & Feltrite Cost List

Lvl	Effect	Feltrite
1	Health is regenerated during OVERDRIVE.	-
2	Health regeneration during OVERDRIVE is increased to 110%.	500
3	Health regeneration during OVERDRIVE is increased to 120%.	-
4	Health regeneration during OVERDRIVE is increased to 130%.	-

Overdrive - Perks Effects List

*Each Perk costs 1 Nanotrite Booster

Lvl	Perk	Effect
1	Ability Surge 1	Cooldown for all abilities is reduced by 15% during OVERDRIVE.
2	Speed Boost	A boost to movement and reload speeds during OVERDRIVE.
3	Ability Surge 2	Cooldown for all abilities is reduced by 25% during OVERDRIVE.
4	Ability Surge 3	Cooldown for all abilities is reduced by 35% during OVERDRIVE.

Slam - Upgrades & Perks List

Ark To Unlock	Earthscar Ark

Smash the ground with a punch attack, destroying enemies caught under your fist and sending nearby foes flying. The higher ground you jump from, the more powerful your ground-pound attack.

Slam - Level Effects & Feltrite Cost List

Lvl	Effect	Feltrite
1	Slam damage at 100%.	-
2	Slam damage is boosted to 125%.	500
3	Slam damage is maxed out at 150%.	-

Slam - Perks Effects List

*Each Perk costs 1 Nanotrite Booster

Lvl	Perk	Effect
1	Cooldown 1	Cooldown is reduced to 20 seconds.
1	Range 1	Slam shockwave range is boosted to 120%.
2	Cooldown 2	Cooldown is reduced to 15 seconds.
2	Range 2	Slam shockwave range is boosted to 140%.
2	Black Hole 1	A gravitational singularity pulls in targets towards the impact point of the SLAM.
3	Range 3	Slam shockwave range is maxed out at 160%.
3	Black Hole 2	BLACK HOLE increases in strength and range.

Dash - Upgrades & Perks List

Mission To Unlock	The Ranger

A quick dodge that can be activated by [Crtl]. Use to move away from enemy rockets or missiles or to move away from jump melee attacks.

Dash - Level Effects & Feltrite Cost List

Lvl	Effect	Feltrite
1	Dash reduces target acquisition for enemies.	-
2	Dash severely reduces target acquisition for enemies and reduces incoming damage by 30% for 1 second.	500
3	Dash completely ruins target acquisition for enemies and reduces incoming damage by 50% for 1.5 seconds.	-

Dash - Perks Effects List

*Each Perk costs 1 Nanotrite Booster

Lvl	Perk	Effect
1	Cooldown	Cooldown is reduced from 3 to 2 seconds.
1	Instant Recovery 1	Perform a Dash when stunned to immediately recover.
2	Dash Strike	Press [F] immediately after a Dash to trigger a heavy impact Melee Strike that inflicts 25% more damage.
3	Dual Dash	An additional DASH can be charged.

How To Unlock & Upgrade Abilities

Find & Clear Area Around Unlockable Ark Pod

Arks are pods you can find around the Wasteland. When you find one and clear the nearby area of enemies, you can learn new Nanotrite powers. Some Arks given you weapons and clues that will lead you to an Ark with a specific ability.

Collect Feltrite Materials To Level Up Abilities

To level your Nanotrite powers, you need to collect materials called Feltrite. These are needed to improve the stats of your abilities, making you more powerful in battle.

Use Nanotrite Boosters To Upgrade Abilities

Each Nanotrite power has unique perks that make them more useful in the field. In order to upgrade them and access these perks, you need to use materials called Nanotrite Boosters.

What Are Nanotrite Powers?

RAGE 2 Superhero Powers Used In Combat

Nanotrite Abilities are superhero powers that you use in RAGE 2 combat. These are powerful offensive attacks or passive abilities that can be upgraded.

Use Skills To Charge Overdrive Meter

Using your abilities frequently and in powerful combinations will charge your Overdrive meter. This will allow you to go into Overdrive mode, making your abilities stronger & scarier in battle.