Theorylytics
Hate

Hate

Crit Melee / Combo Scaler

Hate is a scythe with a cruel blade, wielded by The Stalker.

Role
Crit Melee / Combo Scaler
Polarities
None
Exilus
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.1
Introduced
Update 8.0 (2013-05-23)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

230.0

Crit

30.0%

Crit Mult

2.5x

Status

20.0%

Damage Composition

230.0 total

Impact
34.5
Puncture
161.0
Slash
34.5
Attack Speed
0.92
Range
2.8
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.6
Disposition1.1
None
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedUpdate 8.0 (2013-05-23)
  • Build Cost15,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush50 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Hate is a scythe with a cruel blade, wielded by The Stalker. Built as a crit melee / combo scaler option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Hate 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 Hate 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 34.5 · Slash 161 · Puncture 34.5

    Crit 30% / 2.5× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 0.92

  • Spectral Blade

    Impact 19.5 · Slash 91 · Puncture 19.5

    Projectile · Crit 30% / 2.5× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 0.92 · Projectile 60

  • Spectral Blade Explosion

    Heat 130

    AoE · Crit 30% / 2.5× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 0.92 · Falloff 0–3m (−30%)

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 460

    AoE · Crit 30% / 2.5× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 0.92 · Falloff 0–8m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 690

    AoE · Crit 30% / 2.5× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 0.92 · Falloff 0–9m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 34.5, Slash 161.0, Puncture 34.5.
  • Spectral Blade (Projectile): Impact 19.5, Slash 91.0, Puncture 19.5.
  • Spectral Blade Explosion (AoE): Heat 130.0.

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 1.1.

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Hunhow. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Hunhow5.87%
  • Protector Stalker5.87%
  • Shadow Stalker5.87%
  • Stalker5.87%

Crafting

Build
Credits
15,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
50 Plat
Total resources
Credits
15,000
Time
12h
Rush
50 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Hate isn’t the right fit.

  • Ack & Brunt

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

  • Amanata

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