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Arca Plasmor

Arca Plasmor

Shotgun / Close-Range Clear

Stagger targets with blasts from this Corpus engineered plasma shotgun. Surviving enemies are consumed with radiation.

Role
Shotgun / Close-Range Clear
Polarities
MaduraiMaduraiMaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
10
Disposition
0.95
Introduced
Update 21.7 (2017-09-09)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

ShotgunSemiAlarmingPrimary

Damage

600.0

Crit

22.0%

Crit Mult

1.6x

Status

28.0%

Fire Rate
1.1
Magazine
10
Reload
2.8s
Accuracy
9.1
Disposition0.95
MaduraiMaduraiExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery10
  • IntroducedUpdate 21.7 (2017-09-09)
  • Market190 Platinum
  • Build Cost25,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Stagger targets with blasts from this Corpus engineered plasma shotgun. Built as a shotgun / close-range clear option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Arca Plasmor is not a signature weapon — any frame can use it without a signature passive.

When to Pick

  • You want a Shotgun that fits a shotgun / close-range clear play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Arca Plasmor 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

    Radiation 600

    Projectile · Crit 22% / 1.6× · Status 28% · Fire Rate 1.1 · Projectile 60 · Falloff 10–20m (−67%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Radiation 600.0.

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 0.95.

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

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 Arca Plasmor still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Arca Plasmor 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 Arca Plasmor, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Arca Plasmor 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
25,000
Time
24h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Total resources
Credits
25,000
Time
1d
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Arca Plasmor isn’t the right fit.

  • Tenet Arca Plasmor

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Arca Plasmor — Tenet Arca Plasmor has higher damage (27%) and higher status (21%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Astilla

    Another Shotgun option if Arca Plasmor’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.

  • Astilla Prime

    Another Shotgun option if Arca Plasmor’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.