Theorylytics
Mewan

Mewan

Melee / Generalist

Role
Melee / Generalist
Polarities
None
Exilus
Mastery
0
Disposition
1.15
Introduced
Update 22.0 (2017-10-12)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

Zaw ComponentMelee

Damage

0.0

Crit

0.0%

Crit Mult

0.0x

Status

0.0%

Attack Speed
0.0
Range
Combo
Follow Through
Disposition1.15
None
  • Mastery0
  • IntroducedUpdate 22.0 (2017-10-12)
  • Build Cost5,000 Credits
  • Build Time1h 0m
  • Rush25 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Mewan is a Zaw Component weapon. Built as a melee / generalist option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Zaw Component that fits a melee / generalist play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Mewan 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

  • Mewan Strike

    Impact 56 · Slash 89.6 · Puncture 78.4

    Crit 18% / 2× · Status 18% · Fire Rate 0.85

Attack Notes

  • Mewan Strike: Impact 56.0, Slash 89.6, Puncture 78.4.

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 Mewan still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Mewan 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 Mewan, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Mewan 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
5,000
Time
1h 0m
Rush
25 Plat
Blueprint×1Cetus Wisp×1Fersteel Alloy×20Fish Scales×55Marquise Veridos×6
Total resources
Blueprint×1Cetus Wisp×1Fersteel Alloy×20Fish Scales×55Marquise Veridos×6
Credits
5,000
Time
1h
Rush
25 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Mewan isn’t the right fit.

  • Balla

    Another Zaw Component option if Mewan’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.

  • Cyath

    Another Zaw Component option if Mewan’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.