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Tenet Livia

Tenet Livia

Crit Melee / Combo Scaler

The sleek lines of the Granum Attaché case conceal an infinitely sharp two-handed blade. Blocked attacks have a chance to increase the blocking angle. Note: The Granum Attaché system pauses the combo timer when holstered.

Role
Crit Melee / Combo Scaler
Polarities
None
Exilus
Mastery
14
Disposition
0.95
Introduced
Update 30.5 (2021-07-06)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

198.0

Crit

28.0%

Crit Mult

2.2x

Status

28.0%

Damage Composition

198.0 total

Impact
9.9
Puncture
178.2
Slash
9.9
Attack Speed
1.08
Range
2.5
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.7
Disposition0.95
None
  • Mastery14
  • IntroducedUpdate 30.5 (2021-07-06)
  • Build Cost10,000 Credits
  • Build Time0h 1m
  • Rush0 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

The sleek lines of the Granum Attaché case conceal an infinitely sharp two-handed blade. Built as a crit melee / combo scaler option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Tenet Livia 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 Tenet Livia 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 9.9 · Slash 178.2 · Puncture 9.9

    Crit 28% / 2.2× · Status 28% · Fire Rate 1.08

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 396

    AoE · Crit 28% / 2.2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1.08 · Falloff 0–7m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 594

    AoE · Crit 28% / 2.2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1.08 · Falloff 0–8m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 9.9, Slash 178.2, Puncture 9.9.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Impact 396.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 594.0.

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 0.95.

    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 Tenet Livia still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Tenet Livia 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 Tenet Livia, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Tenet Livia 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
10,000
Time
0h 1m
Blueprint×1
Total resources
Blueprint×1
Credits
10,000
Time
0h

Alternatives

Other options if Tenet Livia isn’t the right fit.

  • Ack & Brunt

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

  • Amanata

    Another Melee option if Tenet Livia’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.