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Burston

Burston

Primary / Flexible DPS

The Burston fires 3-round bursts, which provides a balance between the lethality of automatic rifles and the accuracy of semi-automatic rifles.

Role
Primary / Flexible DPS
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
0
Disposition
1.45
Introduced
Vanilla (2012-10-25)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleBurstAlarmingPrimary

Damage

30.0

Crit

6.0%

Crit Mult

1.6x

Status

18.0%

Damage Composition

30.0 total

Impact
10.0
Puncture
10.0
Slash
10.0
Fire Rate
7.83
Magazine
45
Reload
2.0s
Accuracy
25.0
Disposition1.45
MaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery0
  • IntroducedVanilla (2012-10-25)
  • Market120 Platinum
  • Build Cost25,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush25 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

The Burston fires 3-round bursts, which provides a balance between the lethality of automatic rifles and the accuracy of semi-automatic rifles. Built as a primary / flexible dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Burston 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 Burston 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 10 · Slash 10 · Puncture 10

    Hit-Scan · Crit 6% / 1.6× · Status 18% · Fire Rate 5

  • Incarnon Form

    Heat 3

    Hit-Scan · Crit 30% / 3× · Status 30% · Fire Rate 20

  • Incarnon Form Radial Attack

    Heat 3

    AoE · Crit 30% / 3× · Status 30% · Fire Rate 20 · Falloff 0–2m (−0%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 10.0, Slash 10.0, Puncture 10.0.
  • Incarnon Form (Hit-Scan): Heat 3.0.
  • Incarnon Form Radial Attack (AoE): Heat 3.0.

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.

  • Burston 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 Burston still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Burston 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 Burston, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Burston 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
12h 0m
Rush
25 Plat
Total resources
Credits
25,000
Time
12h
Rush
25 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Burston isn’t the right fit.

  • Burston Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Burston — Burston Prime has higher damage (53%) and higher crit (200%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

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

  • Acceltra Prime

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