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Dual Ichor

Dual Ichor

Crit Melee / Combo Scaler

The fast and brutal Dual Ichor axes will quickly tear through enemies with a high probability of inflicting Critical Damage.

Role
Crit Melee / Combo Scaler
Polarities
VazarinVazarin
Exilus
Mastery
6
Disposition
1.25
Introduced
Update 10.0 (2013-09-13)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

122.0

Crit

25.0%

Crit Mult

3.0x

Status

15.0%

Damage Composition

122.0 total

Impact
19.0
Puncture
45.0
Slash
11.0
Attack Speed
1.08
Range
2.3
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.5
Disposition1.25
Vazarin
  • Mastery6
  • IntroducedUpdate 10.0 (2013-09-13)
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

The fast and brutal Dual Ichor axes will quickly tear through enemies with a high probability of inflicting Critical Damage. Built as a crit melee / combo scaler option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Melee that fits a crit melee / combo scaler play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Dual Ichor 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

    Impact 19 · Slash 45 · Puncture 11 · Toxin 47

    Crit 25% / 3× · Status 15% · Fire Rate 1.08

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 244

    AoE · Crit 25% / 3× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1.08 · Falloff 0–8m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 366

    AoE · Crit 25% / 3× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1.08 · Falloff 0–9m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 19.0, Slash 45.0, Puncture 11.0.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Impact 244.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 366.0.

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 1.25.

    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 Dual Ichor still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Dual Ichor 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 Dual Ichor, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Dual Ichor has strong single-target multipliers; otherwise bring a dedicated boss weapon.

Acquisition

Check the How to Get table for blueprint / part drop sources.

Crafting

Build
Credits
30,000
Time
24h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Blueprint×1Circuits×1,200Forma×1Mutagen Mass×4Salvage×15,000
Total resources
Blueprint×1Circuits×1,200Forma×1Mutagen Mass×4Salvage×15,000
Credits
30,000
Time
1d
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Dual Ichor isn’t the right fit.

  • Ack & Brunt

    Another Melee option if Dual Ichor’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.

  • Amanata

    Another Melee option if Dual Ichor’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.