Emergency Flare

Emergency Flare
Attributes
Name	Emergency Flare
Season	25
Type	Artifact Perk
Rarity	Legendary
Description	Emergency Reinforcements consume all but 1 Armor Charge.
Source	Slayer Baron Apothecary Satchel Artifact

Emergency Flare is a Seasonal Mod from Episode: Revenant.

Acquisition

Unlocked on tier 2 of the Slayer Baron Apothecary Satchel Seasonal Artifact. This perk was added in Act II of Episode: Revenant.

Usage

This perk modifies the behavior of the Emergency Reinforcement armor mod, allowing you to retain one Armor Charge when it triggers.

Modified Mechanics

• Standard Emergency Reinforcement: Consumes all Armor Charges on activation
• With Emergency Flare: Leaves 1 Armor Charge remaining
• Minimum Requirement: Now requires at least 2 Armor Charges to trigger (instead of 1)
• Full Benefit: Still provides the same damage resistance as if all charges were consumed

Emergency Reinforcement Overview

Understanding the base mod is crucial:

• Effect: 10% damage resistance for 6-12 seconds when shields break
• Base Duration: 6 seconds
• Extended Duration: +3 seconds per additional Armor Charge or mod copy
• Maximum Duration: 12 seconds (with 5 charges or mod stacking)

Strategic Benefits

• Surge Retention: Keep weapon surge mods active after taking damage
• Continuous Protection: Maintain some Armor Charge benefits
• Build Flexibility: Less punishing for aggressive playstyles
• Charge Economy: Better Armor Charge management

Synergies

Works exceptionally well with:

• The Thick of It: Generates Armor Charges while surrounded
• Finders Keepers: Chance for Armor Charges from ammo pickups
• Charge Generation Mods: Any source of frequent Armor Charges
• Surge Mods: Maintains weapon damage bonuses

Build Applications

• Aggressive Builds: Less punishment for taking damage
• Solo Content: Maintains offensive capabilities while gaining defense
• High-End Content: Crucial for maintaining damage in dangerous situations
• Charge-Heavy Builds: Maximizes value from Armor Charge investments

Important Notes

• Cannot trigger Emergency Reinforcement with only 1 Armor Charge while this is active
• The damage resistance is not reduced despite consuming fewer charges
• Visual indicators show when Emergency Reinforcement is ready
• The retained charge can immediately benefit from surge mods