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Tekko Prime

Tekko Prime

Crit Melee / Combo Scaler

As merciless and indestructible as Atlas Prime himself, Tekko Prime crush and split with tectonic force.

Role
Crit Melee / Combo Scaler
Polarities
MaduraiMaduraiMaduraiMadurai
Exilus
Mastery
12
Disposition
1.3
Introduced
Update 25.8 (2019-10-01)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

180.0

Crit

30.0%

Crit Mult

2.4x

Status

26.0%

Damage Composition

180.0 total

Impact
39.6
Puncture
115.2
Slash
25.2
Attack Speed
1.0
Range
1.35
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.9
Disposition1.3
MaduraiMadurai
  • Mastery12
  • IntroducedUpdate 25.8 (2019-10-01)
  • Build Cost15,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush50 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

As merciless and indestructible as Atlas Prime himself, Tekko Prime crush and split with tectonic force. Built as a crit melee / combo scaler option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Tekko 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 Tekko 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 39.6 · Slash 115.2 · Puncture 25.2

    Crit 30% / 2.4× · Status 26% · Fire Rate 1

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 360

    AoE · Crit 30% / 2.4× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–8m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 540

    AoE · Crit 30% / 2.4× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–9m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 39.6, Slash 115.2, Puncture 25.2.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Impact 360.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 540.0.

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.

  • TekkoVariant

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Lith L2 Relic. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Lith L2 Relic11.00%
  • Lith P5 Relic11.00%
  • Meso E4 Relic11.00%
  • Meso V8 Relic11.00%
  • Neo B7 Relic11.00%

Crafting

Build
Credits
15,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
50 Plat
Blade×2Blueprint×1Gauntlet×2Orokin Cell×15
Total resources
Blade×2Blueprint×1Gauntlet×2Orokin Cell×15
Credits
15,000
Time
12h
Rush
50 Plat

Alternatives

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

  • Tekko

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Tekko Prime — Tekko has lower damage (11%) and lower status (62%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Ack & Brunt

    Another Melee if you want less crit than Tekko Prime (Ack & Brunt: 20.0%).

  • Amanata

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