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Pathogenic Metabolic Mitochondrion — Loot to Overcharge

Metabolic Mitochondrion has a simple, verified hook: when you pick up loot, you also gain overcharge. That makes it a natural build core for players who want resource events to feed another connected payoff.

GSC target: pathogenic metabolic mitochondrion
Quick answer

What you need to know

TriggerPick up loot
EffectGain overcharge
RoleResource / sustain core
01

Official mechanic

The Swarm update introduces Metabolic Mitochondrion with the description that picking up loot gives overcharge in addition to your normal resources.

02

Patch-sensitive detail

Later balance notes changed its overcharge duration. The durable fact is the loot-to-overcharge trigger; exact timing should be checked against the current live codex before publishing a breakpoint.

FAQ

Common questions

What does Metabolic Mitochondrion do?

Official notes say picking up loot also gives overcharge.

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Source notes

Mechanics on this page are limited to the linked official or developer-published material. Editorial build advice is labeled as guidance rather than developer ranking.