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Redeemer

Redeemer

Melee / Generalist

Striking with massive twin blades, the Redeemer fires the killing blow with its built-in shotgun.

Role
Melee / Generalist
Polarities
None
Exilus
Mastery
4
Disposition
1.05
Introduced
Update 15.5 (2014-11-27)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

180.0

Crit

10.0%

Crit Mult

1.8x

Status

22.0%

Damage Composition

180.0 total

Impact
18.0
Puncture
126.0
Slash
36.0
Attack Speed
0.83
Range
2.0
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.5
Disposition1.05
None
  • Mastery4
  • IntroducedUpdate 15.5 (2014-11-27)
  • Market175 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Striking with massive twin blades, the Redeemer fires the killing blow with its built-in shotgun. Built as a melee / generalist option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Harrow’s signature weapon — expect a small bonus when used by that Warframe. Harrow

When to Pick

  • You want a Melee that fits a melee / generalist play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Redeemer 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 18 · Slash 126 · Puncture 36

    Crit 10% / 1.8× · Status 22% · Fire Rate 0.83

  • Ranged Attack

    Blast 30

    Hit-Scan · Crit 10% / 1.8× · Status 6.6% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 10–20m (−83%)

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 360

    AoE · Crit 10% / 1.8× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 0.83 · Falloff 0–5m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 540

    AoE · Crit 10% / 1.8× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 0.83 · Falloff 0–6m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 18.0, Slash 126.0, Puncture 36.0.
  • Ranged Attack (Hit-Scan): Blast 30.0.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Impact 360.0.

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 1.05.

    Chase clean desirable stats; skip awkward negatives on low-disposition weapons.

  • Redeemer PrimeVariant

    The primed version — stronger stats and usually better polarities.

    Upgrade path when relics/parts are available.

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 Redeemer still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Redeemer 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 Redeemer, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Redeemer 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
20,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Total resources
Credits
20,000
Time
12h
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Redeemer isn’t the right fit.

  • Redeemer Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Redeemer — Redeemer Prime has higher damage (18%) and higher crit (140%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Ack & Brunt

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

  • Amanata

    Another Melee if you want more crit than Redeemer (Amanata: 24.0%).