Theorylytics
Boltor

Boltor

Primary / Flexible DPS

The Boltor fires slow, heavy bolts that are capable of impaling enemies to walls.

Role
Primary / Flexible DPS
Polarities
VazarinVazarin
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
2
Disposition
1.3
Introduced
Update 6.0 (2013-01-29)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

25.0

Crit

10.0%

Crit Mult

1.8x

Status

14.0%

Damage Composition

25.0 total

Impact
2.5
Puncture
2.5
Slash
20.0
Fire Rate
8.75
Magazine
60
Reload
2.6s
Accuracy
25.0
Disposition1.3
VazarinExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery2
  • IntroducedUpdate 6.0 (2013-01-29)
  • Market150 Platinum
  • Build Cost25,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush25 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

The Boltor fires slow, heavy bolts that are capable of impaling enemies to walls. Built as a primary / flexible dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a primary / flexible dps play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Boltor 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 2.5 · Slash 2.5 · Puncture 20

    Projectile · Crit 10% / 1.8× · Status 14% · Fire Rate 8.75 · Projectile 85

  • Incarnon Form

    Impact 0.4 · Slash 2.4 · Puncture 1.2

    Projectile · Crit 22% / 2.8× · Status 9.3% · Fire Rate 10 · Projectile 85

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Impact 2.5, Slash 2.5, Puncture 20.0.
  • Incarnon Form (Projectile): Impact 0.4, Slash 2.4, Puncture 1.2.

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 1.3.

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

  • Boltor 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 Boltor still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Boltor 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 Boltor, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Boltor 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%

Crafting

Build
Credits
25,000
Time
24h 0m
Rush
25 Plat
Total resources
Credits
25,000
Time
1d
Rush
25 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Boltor isn’t the right fit.

  • Boltor Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Boltor — Boltor Prime has higher damage (84%) and higher crit (20%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

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

  • Acceltra Prime

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