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Sheev

Sheev

Status Melee / Conditioner

Built for close combat, the Sheev's plasma blade slices through flesh and armor with equal ease.

Role
Status Melee / Conditioner
Polarities
NaramonNaramon
Exilus
Mastery
5
Disposition
1.35
Introduced
Update 14.7 (2014-09-17)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

270.0

Crit

13.0%

Crit Mult

2.1x

Status

25.0%

Damage Composition

270.0 total

Impact
13.5
Puncture
243.0
Slash
13.5
Attack Speed
0.67
Range
1.7
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.9
Disposition1.35
Naramon
  • Mastery5
  • IntroducedUpdate 14.7 (2014-09-17)
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Built for close combat, the Sheev's plasma blade slices through flesh and armor with equal ease. Built as a status melee / conditioner option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Sheev 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 Sheev 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 13.5 · Slash 243 · Puncture 13.5

    Crit 13% / 2.1× · Status 25% · Fire Rate 0.67

  • Slam Attack

    Heat 540

    AoE · Crit 13% / 2.1× · Status 25% · Fire Rate 0.67 · Falloff 0–5m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Heat 810

    AoE · Crit 13% / 2.1× · Status 25% · Fire Rate 0.67 · Falloff 0–6m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 13.5, Slash 243.0, Puncture 13.5.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Heat 540.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Heat 810.0.

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 Sheev still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Sheev 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 Sheev, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Sheev 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
Blade×1Blueprint×1Heatsink×1Hilt×1
Total resources
Blade×1Blueprint×1Heatsink×1Hilt×1
Credits
20,000
Time
12h
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Sheev isn’t the right fit.

  • Ack & Brunt

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

  • Amanata

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