Theorylytics
Amanata

Amanata

Melee / Generalist

Roll Koumei's die with every 30 hits from Amanata to empower yourself with 1 of 5 Koumei blessings. Roll a 6 to receive all blessings at once.

Role
Melee / Generalist
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
Mastery
2
Disposition
0.85
Introduced
Update 37.0 (2024-10-02)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

126.0

Crit

24.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

24.0%

Damage Composition

126.0 total

Impact
0.0
Puncture
88.2
Slash
37.8
Attack Speed
1.0
Range
3.0
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.6
Disposition0.85
Madurai
  • Mastery2
  • IntroducedUpdate 37.0 (2024-10-02)
  • Market180 Platinum
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Roll Koumei's die with every 30 hits from Amanata to empower yourself with 1 of 5 Koumei blessings. Built as a melee / generalist option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Amanata is not a signature weapon — any frame can use it without a signature passive.

When to Pick

  • You want a Melee that fits a melee / generalist play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Amanata does well — check Mission Usefulness below before investing Forma.
  • You’re ready to Catalyze / Forma it if you plan to main it on Steel Path.

Attack Modes

  • Normal Attack

    Slash 88.2 · Puncture 37.8

    Crit 24% / 2× · Status 24% · Fire Rate 1

  • Slam Attack

    Blast 252

    AoE · Crit 24% / 2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–7m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 378

    AoE · Crit 24% / 2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–8m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Slash 88.2, Puncture 37.8.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 252.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 378.0.

Upgrades

Permanent investments on this weapon copy — separate from the Prime variant.

  • Orokin CatalystCapacity

    Doubles mod capacity so endgame builds fit.

    Usually the first permanent upgrade on a weapon you plan to main.

  • FormaPolarity

    Adds or changes polarities so matching mods cost half capacity.

    expect multiple Forma for a hungry config.

  • Stance / Exilus (as applicable)Slot

    Unlocks utility options (Exilus on guns; melee focuses on stance polarity + utility mods).

    Install when you need ammo, handling, or QoL without sacrificing damage slots.

  • Melee Arcane AdapterArcane

    Lets you install a weapon arcane for a strong passive bonus.

    Worth it once the base mod config is already solid.

  • Riven ModRiven

    Unique rolled mod. Disposition 0.85.

    Chase clean desirable stats; skip awkward negatives on low-disposition weapons.

Mod Scaling

Multishot

Melee doesn’t use multishot — invest in range, combo, and attack speed instead.

Critical

Blood Rush + crit damage is the classic crit melee route when base crit is workable.

Elemental

Viral/Heat or Corrosive/Heat dual-stats after your damage and conditioner mods.

Fire Rate

Attack speed (Berserker Fury / Primed Fury) keeps combo stacks rising.

Priority

Damage/CO → Blood Rush / Weeping Wounds → Crit Damage → Elemental → Range/Speed QoL.

Mission Usefulness

Mission / ContextRatingWhy
Steel Path Survival / Defense / DisruptionStrongTest whether Amanata still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Amanata when its fire pattern matches fast tile clears — skip if it feels awkward on empty lanes.
Mobile Defense / ExcavationStrongHold objectives by deleting approach packs with Amanata, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Amanata has strong single-target multipliers; otherwise bring a dedicated boss weapon.

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Earth/Saya's Visions (Shrine Defense). Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Earth/Saya's Visions (Shrine Defense)4.09%

Crafting

Build
Credits
30,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Blade×2Blueprint×1Fate Pearl×5Handle×1
Total resources
Blade×2Blueprint×1Fate Pearl×5Handle×1
Credits
30,000
Time
12h
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Amanata isn’t the right fit.

  • Ack & Brunt

    Another Melee if you want less status than Amanata (Ack & Brunt: 10.0%).

  • Amphis

    Another Melee if you want less crit than Amanata (Amphis: 13.0%).