Theorylytics
Edun

Edun

Crit Melee / Combo Scaler

Edun befits a dextrous warrior. Heavy Attack to throw Edun. Edun explodes after it is embedded in an enemy.

Role
Crit Melee / Combo Scaler
Polarities
MaduraiMaduraiMaduraiMaduraiMaduraiMadurai
Exilus
Mastery
0
Disposition
1.15
Introduced
Update 33.0 (2023-04-26)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

220.0

Crit

34.0%

Crit Mult

2.6x

Status

20.0%

Damage Composition

220.0 total

Impact
44.0
Puncture
110.0
Slash
66.0
Attack Speed
1.0
Range
3.0
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.6
Disposition1.15
MaduraiMaduraiMadurai
  • Mastery0
  • IntroducedUpdate 33.0 (2023-04-26)
  • Market250 Platinum
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Edun befits a dextrous warrior. Built as a crit melee / combo scaler option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Edun 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 Edun 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 44 · Slash 110 · Puncture 66

    Crit 34% / 2.6× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 1

  • Polearm Throw

    Impact 144 · Slash 144 · Puncture 192

    Projectile · Crit 30% / 2.6× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 1

  • Polearm Explosion

    Blast 400

    AoE · Crit 30% / 2.6× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–4m (−30%)

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 440

    AoE · Crit 34% / 2.6× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–7m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 660

    AoE · Crit 34% / 2.6× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–8m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 44.0, Slash 110.0, Puncture 66.0.
  • Polearm Throw (Projectile): Impact 144.0, Slash 144.0, Puncture 192.0.
  • Polearm Explosion (AoE): Blast 400.0.

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 1.15.

    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 Edun still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Edun 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 Edun, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Edun 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
Total resources
Credits
30,000
Time
1d
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Edun isn’t the right fit.

  • Ack & Brunt

    Another Melee if you want less crit than Edun (Ack & Brunt: 20.0%).

  • Amanata

    Another Melee if you want less crit than Edun (Amanata: 24.0%).