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Prova Vandal

Prova Vandal

Status Melee / Conditioner

A customized version of the vicious Prova, with metallic finish and Lotus decal.

Role
Status Melee / Conditioner
Polarities
None
Exilus
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.35
Introduced
Update 10.5 (2013-10-23)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleMelee

Damage

198.0

Crit

14.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

32.0%

Damage Composition

198.0 total

Impact
80.0
Puncture
0.0
Slash
0.0
Attack Speed
1.0
Range
2.5
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.7
Disposition1.35
None
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedUpdate 10.5 (2013-10-23)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

A customized version of the vicious Prova, with metallic finish and Lotus decal. Built as a status melee / conditioner option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a status melee / conditioner play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Prova Vandal 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 80 · Electricity 118

    Crit 14% / 2× · Status 32% · Fire Rate 1

  • Slam Attack

    Electricity 396

    AoE · Crit 14% / 2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–8m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 594

    AoE · Crit 14% / 2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–9m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 80.0, Electricity 118.0.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Electricity 396.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 594.0.

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 1.35.

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

  • Prova

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Prova Vandal — Prova has lower damage (35%) and lower status (50%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Dual Viciss

    Another Rifle option if Prova Vandal’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.

  • Ekhein

    Another Rifle if you want more crit than Prova Vandal (Ekhein: 30.0%).