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Mk1-Furax

Mk1-Furax

Melee / Generalist

The MK1-Furax is the standard issue fist weapon for all Tenno.

Role
Melee / Generalist
Polarities
None
Exilus
Mastery
0
Disposition
1.45
Introduced
Update 14.0 (2014-07-18)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleMelee

Damage

90.0

Crit

20.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

10.0%

Damage Composition

90.0 total

Impact
63.0
Puncture
13.5
Slash
13.5
Attack Speed
1.0
Range
1.25
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.9
Disposition1.45
None
  • Mastery0
  • IntroducedUpdate 14.0 (2014-07-18)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

The MK1-Furax is the standard issue fist weapon for all Tenno. Built as a melee / generalist option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Mk1-Furax is not a signature weapon — any frame can use it without a signature passive.

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a melee / generalist play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Mk1-Furax 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 63 · Slash 13.5 · Puncture 13.5

    Crit 20% / 2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 180

    AoE · Crit 20% / 2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–8m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 270

    AoE · Crit 20% / 2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–9m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 63.0, Slash 13.5, Puncture 13.5.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Impact 180.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 270.0.

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 1.45.

    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 Mk1-Furax still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Mk1-Furax 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 Mk1-Furax, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Mk1-Furax has strong single-target multipliers; otherwise bring a dedicated boss weapon.

Acquisition

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

Alternatives

Other options if Mk1-Furax isn’t the right fit.

  • Furax

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Mk1-Furax — Furax has higher damage (50%) and higher crit (25%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Furax Wraith

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Mk1-Furax — Furax Wraith has higher damage (54%) and higher crit (50%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Dual Viciss

    Another Rifle if you want more status than Mk1-Furax (Dual Viciss: 29.0%).