Stasis Transmutation, a weapon in Valor Mortis

Stasis Transmutation vs Shield Transmutation Valor Mortis Transmutation comparison

Transmutation
Stasis Transmutation
Caverns
Shield Transmutation
University
Max level
5
Methodology
Data Methodology
Author
Dakota Chinnick

Stasis Transmutation or Shield Transmutation? Both are Transmutations that spend Nephtoglobin and max out at level 5. The Stasis Transmutation comes from Caverns and the Shield Transmutation from University. Here is what each one does, their stats at every level, both upgrade trees and our verdict.

Max level
5
Upgrade traits
7 / 5
Materials to max
7 / 7
Catalysts to max
28,000
Stasis Transmutation · Where you get it
Caverns
Shield Transmutation · Where you get it
University
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Stasis Transmutation vs Shield Transmutation: which to use

Game data

How the two Transmutations differ, from their tutorials, level stats, traits and the game's combat rules.

Stasis Transmutation · Role
ComplexCan stop enemies in their tracks. Focused on controlling the flow of battle.
Shield Transmutation · Role
DurableCan block all sorts of threats. Focused on retaliating against enemies.
Upgrade traits
7 / 5Stasis Transmutation / Shield Transmutation
Catalysts to max
28,000 / 28,000Stasis Transmutation / Shield Transmutation

Stasis is offence and the Shield is defence. Stasis freezes from 8 m and turns a full freeze into break damage (550 on a 5-segment boss); the Shield holds a barrier while you keep Aim held, fully blocks attacks at a Nephtoglobin cost, and on release fires a wave whose damage scales with what you blocked.

The Shield's trump card is level 4: Impenetrable Defence protects from Unblockable Attacks, the only way in the game to stop red attacks without dodging, and the barrier also protects from Infestation effects. Shield Bash at level 5 adds a 20-damage, 100-posture bash for 40 Nephtoglobin.

The catch is timing: the Shield comes from the University (region 9), so it only matters for the Orphan, Captain Raphael and Entity, while Stasis arrives in the Caverns (region 4) and pays off on six bosses.

Level stats side by side

Game data

Each Transmutation's own stats at every level, as the game stores them; they measure different things, so compare each one with itself across levels.

Stasis Transmutation

Stasis Transmutation
LevelDamage
11
21.2
31.3
41.4
51.5

Shield Transmutation

Shield Transmutation
LevelDamage
11
21.15
31.3
41.45
51.75

Fire's numbers are hit and Ignite damage; Stasis and Shield store a scaling factor instead of hit damage, which grows with each level.

Combat rules that apply

Game data

The defaults the game's ability assets set for these Transmutations.

Combat rules that apply
RuleValueApplies to
Stasis range8 mStasis Transmutation
Enemy frozen for10 sStasis Transmutation
Stagger on Stasis break2 sStasis Transmutation
Nephtoglobin drain while held0.8Shield Transmutation
Shield parry window0.2 sShield Transmutation
Nephtoglobin pool100Stasis Transmutation, Shield Transmutation

In-game tutorials

Game data

The game's own tutorial video and card text for each Transmutation.

In-game tutorial
Stasis TransmutationHold [Aim] to use the Stasis Transmutation and freeze enemies in their tracks. Once fully frozen, attack them to deal massive damage. Press [Aim] while looking at moving gears to stop them and all the machinery connected to them.
In-game tutorial
Shield TransmutationHold [Aim] to veil yourself in a protective barrier that can fully block enemy attacks at the cost of Nephtoglobin. Releasing [Aim] after defending an attack will launch a damaging wave in front of you. The damage of the wave scales with the amount of damage blocked. This barrier will also protect you from pesky Infestation effects.

Upgrade trees

Game data

The Stasis Transmutation has 7 traits and the Shield Transmutation 5 traits; dashed boxes are either/or picks.

Stasis Transmutation

  1. Weapon lv 2
    Termination upgrade iconTermination

    Heavy Attacks shatter Stasis regardless of how much has been accumulated.

  2. Weapon lv 3
    Pick one
    Eruption upgrade iconEruption

    Triggering a Stasis Segment deals damage in the target's vicinity.

    • Explosion radius 3 m
    • Max explosion damage 35
    • Min explosion damage 10
    Implosion upgrade iconImplosion

    Increases the damage dealt by triggering a Stasis Segment.

    • Damage 50
  3. Weapon lv 4
    Pick one
    Control upgrade iconControl

    Allows you to grapple toward enemies frozen in Stasis.

    Hex upgrade iconHex

    The Stasis effect no longer decays over time.

  4. Weapon lv 5
    Pick one
    Drain upgrade iconDrain

    Attacking enemies frozen in Stasis restores Health.

    Expansion upgrade iconExpansion

    Triggering a Stasis Segment spreads the affliction to surrounding targets.

    • Radius 4 m
    • Spread value 1

Shield Transmutation

  1. Weapon lv 2
    Reach upgrade iconReach

    Increases the range of the damaging wave released after defending against attacks.

    • Wave width scale 1
    • Wave depth scale 1
    • Wave height scale 1.8
  2. Weapon lv 3
    Pick one
    Absorb upgrade iconAbsorb

    Incoming projectiles are transformed into Nephtoglobin.

    • Conversion multiplier ×1
    Deflect upgrade iconDeflect

    Incoming bullets are deflected back at enemies.

  3. Weapon lv 4
    Impenetrable Defence upgrade iconImpenetrable Defence

    Protects from Unblockable Attacks.

  4. Weapon lv 5
    Shield Bash upgrade iconShield Bash

    Press [Attack] to bash enemies with the Shield.

    • Damage 20
    • Posture 100
    • Endurance 15
    • Nephtoglobin cost 40
    • Lunge distance 8 m
    • Knockback distance 5 m

Materials to max

Calculated

Each needs 7 Transmutation Materials to reach level 5 (28,000 Catalysts for the Stasis Transmutation and 28,000 Catalysts for the Shield Transmutation in bought materials), upgraded at Louis's Laboratoire.

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The Stasis Transmutation and the Shield Transmutation both max at level 5 for 7 Transmutation Materials. The Stasis Transmutation has 7 upgrade traits and the Shield Transmutation 5; the Stasis Transmutation arrives in Caverns, the Shield Transmutation in University. The catch is timing: the Shield comes from the University (region 9), so it only matters for the Orphan, Captain Raphael and Entity, while Stasis arrives in the Caverns (region 4) and pays off on six bosses.

See Also

Stasis TransmutationShield TransmutationCompare WeaponsFire Transmutation vs Stasis TransmutationFire Transmutation vs Shield TransmutationWeaponsBosses
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Stasis Transmutation vs Shield Transmutation FAQ

Should I use the Stasis Transmutation or the Shield Transmutation in Valor Mortis?

Stasis is offence and the Shield is defence. Stasis freezes from 8 m and turns a full freeze into break damage (550 on a 5-segment boss); the Shield holds a barrier while you keep Aim held, fully blocks attacks at a Nephtoglobin cost, and on release fires a wave whose damage scales with what you blocked. The Shield's trump card is level 4: Impenetrable Defence protects from Unblockable Attacks, the only way in the game to stop red attacks without dodging, and the barrier also protects from Infestation effects.

Where do you get the Stasis Transmutation and the Shield Transmutation?

The Stasis Transmutation is obtained in Caverns and the Shield Transmutation in University.

How much does it cost to max the Stasis Transmutation and the Shield Transmutation?

Each needs 7 Transmutation Materials to reach level 5 (28,000 Catalysts for the Stasis Transmutation and 28,000 Catalysts for the Shield Transmutation in bought materials), upgraded at Louis's Laboratoire.

What upgrades do the Stasis Transmutation and the Shield Transmutation have?

The Stasis Transmutation has 7 traits (Termination, Eruption, Implosion, Control, Hex, Drain, Expansion); the Shield Transmutation has 5 traits (Reach, Absorb, Deflect, Impenetrable Defence, Shield Bash).