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Braton Prime

Braton Prime

Status Primary / Primer

A classic Orokin weapon, Braton Prime features modified damage levels and a larger magazine over the standard model.

Role
Status Primary / Primer
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.25
Introduced
Update 9.0 (2013-07-13)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

35.0

Crit

12.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

26.0%

Damage Composition

35.0 total

Impact
1.8
Puncture
21.0
Slash
12.2
Fire Rate
9.58
Magazine
75
Reload
2.15s
Accuracy
28.6
Disposition1.25
NoneExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedUpdate 9.0 (2013-07-13)
  • Build Cost15,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush50 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

A classic Orokin weapon, Braton Prime features modified damage levels and a larger magazine over the standard model. Built as a status primary / primer option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a status primary / primer play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Braton Prime 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 1.8 · Slash 21 · Puncture 12.2

    Hit-Scan · Crit 12% / 2× · Status 26% · Fire Rate 9.58

  • Incarnon Form

    Impact 28 · Slash 39.2 · Puncture 2.8

    Hit-Scan · Crit 30% / 3× · Status 30% · Fire Rate 5.67

  • Incarnon Form AoE

    Heat 70

    AoE · Crit 30% / 3× · Status 30% · Fire Rate 5.67 · Falloff 0–3m (−10%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 1.8, Slash 21.0, Puncture 12.2.
  • Incarnon Form (Hit-Scan): Impact 28.0, Slash 39.2, Puncture 2.8.
  • Incarnon Form AoE (AoE): Heat 70.0.

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.

    Prime polarities help, but 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.

  • BratonVariant

    The standard version of this weapon — easier to farm, softer stats.

    Use when you don’t want to chase Prime relics yet.

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Axi A16 Relic. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Axi A16 Relic25.33%
  • Axi A7 Relic25.33%
  • Axi B9 Relic25.33%
  • Axi C2 Relic25.33%
  • Axi C4 Relic25.33%
  • Axi D1 Relic25.33%
  • Axi D2 Relic25.33%
  • Axi G8 Relic25.33%
  • Axi K5 Relic25.33%
  • Axi K6 Relic25.33%
  • Axi L2 Relic25.33%
  • Axi N1 Relic25.33%
  • Axi O6 Relic25.33%
  • Axi S13 Relic25.33%
  • Axi T4 Relic25.33%
  • Axi V6 Relic25.33%
  • Lith G13 Relic25.33%
  • Lith N17 Relic25.33%
  • Lith N7 Relic25.33%
  • Lith R4 Relic25.33%
  • Lith T6 Relic25.33%
  • Lith V3 Relic25.33%
  • Lith Y1 Relic25.33%
  • Meso B2 Relic25.33%
  • Meso B9 Relic25.33%
  • Meso D8 Relic25.33%
  • Meso P6 Relic25.33%
  • Meso R1 Relic25.33%
  • Meso S9 Relic25.33%
  • Meso V11 Relic25.33%
  • Meso V13 Relic25.33%
  • Meso Z2 Relic25.33%
  • Neo B7 Relic25.33%
  • Neo D6 Relic25.33%
  • Neo T3 Relic25.33%
  • Neo Z6 Relic25.33%
  • Axi G11 Relic11.00%
  • Lith B11 Relic11.00%
  • Lith C3 Relic11.00%
  • Lith N3 Relic11.00%
  • Lith S12 Relic11.00%
  • Lith S17 Relic11.00%
  • Lith T2 Relic11.00%
  • Lith X1 Relic11.00%
  • Meso V1 Relic11.00%

Crafting

Build
Credits
15,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
50 Plat
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Orokin Cell×10Receiver×1Stock×1
Total resources
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Orokin Cell×10Receiver×1Stock×1
Credits
15,000
Time
12h
Rush
50 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Braton Prime isn’t the right fit.

  • Braton

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Braton Prime — Braton has lower damage (31%) and lower status (77%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Braton Vandal

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Braton Prime — Braton Vandal has higher crit (33%) and lower status (38%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Mk1-Braton

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Braton Prime — Mk1-Braton has lower damage (49%) and lower crit (33%). Compare polarities before Forma.