Theorylytics
Rumblejack

Rumblejack

Status Melee / Conditioner

An electrified jolter for quick melee takedowns, assembled from scavenged scrap. Ideal for use on unsuspecting opponents.

Role
Status Melee / Conditioner
Polarities
None
Exilus
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.2
Introduced
Update 31.0 (2021-12-15)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

300.0

Crit

14.0%

Crit Mult

1.8x

Status

40.0%

Damage Composition

300.0 total

Impact
120.0
Puncture
0.0
Slash
0.0
Attack Speed
0.67
Range
1.8
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.9
Disposition1.2
None
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedUpdate 31.0 (2021-12-15)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

An electrified jolter for quick melee takedowns, assembled from scavenged scrap. Built as a status melee / conditioner option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Melee that fits a status melee / conditioner play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Rumblejack 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 120 · Electricity 180

    Crit 13% / 1.8× · Status 40% · Fire Rate 0.67

  • Slam Attack

    Electricity 600

    AoE · Crit 14% / 1.8× · Status 40% · Fire Rate 0.67 · Falloff 0–4m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Electricity 900

    AoE · Crit 14% / 1.8× · Status 40% · Fire Rate 0.67 · Falloff 0–6m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 120.0, Electricity 180.0.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Electricity 600.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Electricity 900.0.

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Cephalon Simaris, Complete The New War. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Cephalon Simaris, Complete The New War100.00%

Alternatives

Other options if Rumblejack isn’t the right fit.

  • Ack & Brunt

    Another Melee if you want less status than Rumblejack (Ack & Brunt: 10.0%).

  • Amanata

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