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Buzlok

Buzlok

Sniper / Single-Target

Mark your targets and unleash a barrage of bullets, the Buzlok's homing rounds always find the enemy. Marked targets are more likely to take critical hits.

Role
Sniper / Single-Target
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
11
Disposition
1.45
Introduced
Update 14.7 (2014-09-17)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

SniperAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

60.0

Crit

23.0%

Crit Mult

2.5x

Status

21.0%

Damage Composition

60.0 total

Impact
30.0
Puncture
6.0
Slash
24.0
Fire Rate
6.25
Magazine
50
Reload
3.0s
Accuracy
16.7
Disposition1.45
NoneExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery11
  • IntroducedUpdate 14.7 (2014-09-17)
  • Market250 Platinum
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Mark your targets and unleash a barrage of bullets, the Buzlok's homing rounds always find the enemy. Built as a sniper / single-target option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Sniper that fits a sniper / single-target play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Buzlok 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 30 · Slash 6 · Puncture 24

    Projectile · Crit 23% / 2.5× · Status 21% · Fire Rate 6.25 · Projectile 80

  • Beacon

    Puncture 3

    Projectile · Crit 0% / 1× · Status 0% · Fire Rate 1.67 · Projectile 200

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Impact 30.0, Slash 6.0, Puncture 24.0.
  • Beacon (Projectile): Puncture 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.

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 Buzlok still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Buzlok 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 Buzlok, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesExcellentLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Buzlok 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
Blueprint×1Circuits×600Detonite Injector×2Forma×1Salvage×5,000
Total resources
Blueprint×1Circuits×600Detonite Injector×2Forma×1Salvage×5,000
Credits
30,000
Time
1d
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Buzlok isn’t the right fit.

  • Coda Sporothrix

    Another Sniper if you want less crit than Buzlok (Coda Sporothrix: 5.0%).

  • Komorex

    Another Sniper if you want more status than Buzlok (Komorex: 35.0%).