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Dual Skana

Dual Skana

Melee / Generalist

A shorter Skana in each hand. Can hit multiple targets.

Role
Melee / Generalist
Polarities
None
Exilus
Mastery
0
Disposition
1.48
Introduced
Vanilla (2012-10-25)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

120.0

Crit

5.0%

Crit Mult

1.5x

Status

16.0%

Damage Composition

120.0 total

Impact
18.0
Puncture
84.0
Slash
18.0
Attack Speed
0.83
Range
2.5
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.5
Disposition1.48
None
  • Mastery0
  • IntroducedVanilla (2012-10-25)
  • Market130 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush30 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

A shorter Skana in each hand. Built as a melee / generalist option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Dual Skana 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 Dual Skana 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 18 · Slash 84 · Puncture 18

    Crit 5% / 1.5× · Status 16% · Fire Rate 0.83

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 240

    AoE · Crit 5% / 1.5× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 0.83 · Falloff 0–8m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 360

    AoE · Crit 5% / 1.5× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 0.83 · Falloff 0–9m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 18.0, Slash 84.0, Puncture 18.0.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Impact 240.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 360.0.

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 1.48.

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Duviri/Endless: Tier 6 (Normal). Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Duviri/Endless: Tier 6 (Normal)1.03%

Crafting

Build
Credits
20,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
30 Plat
Total resources
Credits
20,000
Time
12h
Rush
30 Plat

Alternatives

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

  • Ack & Brunt

    Another Melee if you want more crit than Dual Skana (Ack & Brunt: 20.0%).

  • Amanata

    Another Melee if you want more crit than Dual Skana (Amanata: 24.0%).