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Scindo Prime

Scindo Prime

Crit Melee / Combo Scaler

An ancient executioners weapon, the honor of decapitation by the Scindo Prime was reserved for the Orokin's most respected enemies.

Role
Crit Melee / Combo Scaler
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.3
Introduced
Update 14.8 (2014-09-24)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

250.0

Crit

26.0%

Crit Mult

2.4x

Status

24.0%

Damage Composition

250.0 total

Impact
25.0
Puncture
200.0
Slash
25.0
Attack Speed
0.97
Range
2.7
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.6
Disposition1.3
Madurai
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedUpdate 14.8 (2014-09-24)
  • Build Cost15,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush50 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

An ancient executioners weapon, the honor of decapitation by the Scindo Prime was reserved for the Orokin's most respected enemies. Built as a crit melee / combo scaler option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Melee that fits a crit melee / combo scaler play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Scindo Prime 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 · Slash 200 · Puncture 25

    Crit 26% / 2.4× · Status 24% · Fire Rate 0.97

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 500

    AoE · Crit 26% / 2.4× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 0.97 · Falloff 0–8m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 750

    AoE · Crit 26% / 2.4× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 0.97 · Falloff 0–9m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 25.0, Slash 200.0, Puncture 25.0.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Impact 500.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 750.0.

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.

    Prime polarities help, but 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 1.3.

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

  • ScindoVariant

    The standard version of this weapon — easier to farm, softer stats.

    Use when you don’t want to chase Prime relics yet.

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Lith B4 Relic. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Lith B4 Relic11.00%
  • Lith C7 Relic11.00%
  • Lith F1 Relic11.00%

Crafting

Build
Credits
15,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
50 Plat
Blade×1Blueprint×1Handle×1Orokin Cell×15
Total resources
Blade×1Blueprint×1Handle×1Orokin Cell×15
Credits
15,000
Time
12h
Rush
50 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Scindo Prime isn’t the right fit.

  • Scindo

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Scindo Prime — Scindo has lower damage (20%) and lower crit (42%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Ack & Brunt

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

  • Amanata

    Another Melee option if Scindo Prime’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.