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Alternox

Alternox

Status Primary / Primer

Gyre's signature weapon has two fire modes. Primary fire shocks enemies with electrical orbs. Alternate fire is a large ball of electricity that sticks to any surface and pulses Electricity before it explodes. In Gyre's hands, the weapon has a small amount of multishot.

Role
Status Primary / Primer
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.15
Introduced
Update 31.5 (2022-04-27)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

62.0

Crit

14.0%

Crit Mult

2.2x

Status

30.0%

Fire Rate
4.33
Magazine
28
Reload
1.8s
Accuracy
18.2
Disposition1.15
MaduraiExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedUpdate 31.5 (2022-04-27)
  • Market225 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Gyre's signature weapon has two fire modes. Built as a status primary / primer option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Gyre’s signature weapon — expect a small bonus when used by that Warframe. Gyre

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a status primary / primer play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Alternox 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

    Electricity 62

    Projectile · Crit 14% / 2.2× · Status 30% · Fire Rate 4.33 · Projectile 60

  • Alt-Fire Contact

    Impact 5 · Slash 7.5 · Puncture 37.5

    Projectile · Crit 2% / 2× · Status 44% · Fire Rate 1.5 · Projectile 60

  • Alt-Fire Damage over Time

    Electricity 50

    Crit 2% / 2× · Status 44% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–6m (−60%)

  • Alt-Fire Explosion

    Electricity 100

    AoE · Crit 2% / 2× · Status 44% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–6m (−60%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Electricity 62.0.
  • Alt-Fire Contact (Projectile): Impact 5.0, Slash 7.5, Puncture 37.5.
  • Alt-Fire Damage over Time: Electricity 50.0.

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.

  • Exilus Weapon AdapterSlot

    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.

  • Primary 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 1.15.

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

  • Alternox PrimeVariant

    The primed version — stronger stats and usually better polarities.

    Upgrade path when relics/parts are available.

Mod Scaling

Multishot

Usually the highest value damage slot — more projectiles, more procs, more clear.

Critical

Stack crit chance/damage when the weapon’s crit stats justify a crit suite.

Elemental

Faction/elemental lines for Steel Path; Viral+Heat is a safe default on many guns.

Fire Rate

Fire rate raises DPS but burns ammo — pair with reload/ammo economy when needed.

Priority

Multishot → Crit (if crit-viable) → Elemental → QoL ammo/reload.

Mission Usefulness

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Zariman Ten Zero (Level 70 - 75 Zariman Bounty), Rotation C. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Zariman Ten Zero (Level 70 - 75 Zariman Bounty), Rotation C7.94%

Crafting

Build
Credits
20,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Total resources
Credits
20,000
Time
12h
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Alternox isn’t the right fit.

  • Alternox Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Alternox — Alternox Prime has higher damage (21%) and higher crit (43%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

    Another Rifle if you want more crit than Alternox (Acceltra: 32.0%).

  • Acceltra Prime

    Another Rifle if you want more crit than Alternox (Acceltra Prime: 34.0%).