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Boar

Boar

Shotgun / Close-Range Clear

A shotgun with low accuracy and strong recoil, but able to deliver its payload in full-auto. The Boar is best used at close range.

Role
Shotgun / Close-Range Clear
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
2
Disposition
1.45
Introduced
Vanilla (2012-10-25)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

ShotgunAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

22.0

Crit

10.0%

Crit Mult

1.5x

Status

7.5%

Damage Composition

22.0 total

Impact
12.1
Puncture
6.6
Slash
3.3
Fire Rate
4.17
Magazine
20
Reload
2.7s
Accuracy
5.0
Disposition1.45
NoneExilus Madurai
  • Multishot8.0
  • Mastery2
  • IntroducedVanilla (2012-10-25)
  • Market225 Platinum
  • Build Cost15,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush25 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

A shotgun with low accuracy and strong recoil, but able to deliver its payload in full-auto. Built as a shotgun / close-range clear option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Boar 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 Boar 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 12.1 · Slash 6.6 · Puncture 3.3

    Hit-Scan · Crit 10% / 1.5× · Status 7.5% · Fire Rate 4.17 · Falloff 15–25m (−50%)

  • Incarnon Form

    Heat 20

    Hit-Scan · Crit 18% / 1.8× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 7.5

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 12.1, Slash 6.6, Puncture 3.3.
  • Incarnon Form (Hit-Scan): Heat 20.0.

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 1.45.

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

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Duviri/Endless: Tier 6 (Normal). Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Duviri/Endless: Tier 6 (Normal)1.03%
  • Drekar Trooper0.50%

Crafting

Build
Credits
15,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
25 Plat
Total resources
Credits
15,000
Time
12h
Rush
25 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Boar isn’t the right fit.

  • Boar Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Boar — Boar Prime has higher damage (82%) and higher crit (50%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Arca Plasmor

    Another Shotgun if you want more crit than Boar (Arca Plasmor: 22.0%).

  • Astilla

    Another Shotgun if you want more status than Boar (Astilla: 33.0%).