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Prisma Skana

Prisma Skana

Crit Melee / Combo Scaler

Forged from raw prisma crystals and infused with Void energy, this blade's pristine edge is honed razor-sharp to eviscerate even the most deadly of foes.

Role
Crit Melee / Combo Scaler
Polarities
None
Exilus
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.2
Introduced
Hotfix 16.6.2 (2015-05-28)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleMelee

Damage

170.0

Crit

28.0%

Crit Mult

2.2x

Status

16.0%

Damage Composition

170.0 total

Impact
25.5
Puncture
119.0
Slash
25.5
Attack Speed
1.0
Range
2.5
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.6
Disposition1.2
None
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedHotfix 16.6.2 (2015-05-28)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Forged from raw prisma crystals and infused with Void energy, this blade's pristine edge is honed razor-sharp to eviscerate even the most deadly of foes. Built as a crit melee / combo scaler option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a crit melee / combo scaler play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Prisma 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 25.5 · Slash 119 · Puncture 25.5

    Crit 28% / 2.2× · Status 16% · Fire Rate 1

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 340

    AoE · Crit 28% / 2.2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–7m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 510

    AoE · Crit 28% / 2.2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–8m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 25.5, Slash 119.0, Puncture 25.5.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Impact 340.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 510.0.

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 1.2.

    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 Prisma Skana still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Prisma 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 Prisma Skana, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Prisma Skana 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 Prisma Skana isn’t the right fit.

  • Skana

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Prisma Skana — Skana has lower damage (29%) and lower crit (82%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Skana Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Prisma Skana — Skana Prime has higher damage (24%) and higher status (62%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Dual Viciss

    Another Rifle if you want more status than Prisma Skana (Dual Viciss: 29.0%).