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Argonak

Argonak

Crit Primary / Sustained DPS

Pick off targets by highlighting distant enemies using this Grineer rifle's advanced laser sighting system. Deadly in both single fire and automatic modes.

Role
Crit Primary / Sustained DPS
Polarities
MaduraiMaduraiNaramonNaramon
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
7
Disposition
1.25
Introduced
Update 22.0 (2017-10-12)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleSemiAlarmingPrimary

Damage

57.0

Crit

27.0%

Crit Mult

2.3x

Status

19.0%

Damage Composition

57.0 total

Impact
24.5
Puncture
26.2
Slash
6.3
Fire Rate
4.33
Magazine
43
Reload
2.4s
Accuracy
28.6
Disposition1.25
MaduraiNaramonExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery7
  • IntroducedUpdate 22.0 (2017-10-12)
  • Market225 Platinum
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Pick off targets by highlighting distant enemies using this Grineer rifle's advanced laser sighting system. Built as a crit primary / sustained dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a crit primary / sustained dps play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Argonak 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

  • Semi-Auto Mode

    Impact 24.5 · Slash 26.2 · Puncture 6.3

    Hit-Scan · Crit 27% / 2.3× · Status 19% · Fire Rate 4.33

  • Full Auto Mode

    Impact 24.5 · Slash 26.2 · Puncture 6.3

    Hit-Scan · Crit 9% / 1.5× · Status 27% · Fire Rate 6

Attack Notes

  • Semi-Auto Mode (Hit-Scan): Impact 24.5, Slash 26.2, Puncture 6.3.
  • Full Auto Mode (Hit-Scan): Impact 24.5, Slash 26.2, Puncture 6.3.

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 1.25.

    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 Argonak still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Argonak 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 Argonak, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Argonak 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
30,000
Time
24h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Alloy Plate×9,950Blueprint×1Detonite Injector×5Forma×1Plastids×700
Total resources
Alloy Plate×9,950Blueprint×1Detonite Injector×5Forma×1Plastids×700
Credits
30,000
Time
1d
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Argonak isn’t the right fit.

  • Acceltra

    Another Rifle if you want less status than Argonak (Acceltra: 6.0%).

  • Acceltra Prime

    Another Rifle option if Argonak’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.