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Coda Bassocyst

Coda Bassocyst

Shotgun / Close-Range Clear

Amplify shockwaves of devastating sound with this Technocyte virus infested shotgun that hungers for blood, and desires nothing more than to feed upon its enemies. Alternative fire at enemies not vulnerable to Mercy Kills to swarm them with infested mites, while firing at vulnerable ones will perform a ranged execution.

Role
Shotgun / Close-Range Clear
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
17
Disposition
0.6
Introduced
Update 38.5 (2025-03-19)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

ShotgunSemiAlarmingPrimary

Damage

808.0

Crit

18.0%

Crit Mult

2.2x

Status

40.0%

Fire Rate
1.17
Magazine
24
Reload
2.5s
Accuracy
100.0
Disposition0.6
MaduraiExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery17
  • IntroducedUpdate 38.5 (2025-03-19)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Amplify shockwaves of devastating sound with this Technocyte virus infested shotgun that hungers for blood, and desires nothing more than to feed upon its enemies. Built as a shotgun / close-range clear option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Coda Bassocyst 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 Coda Bassocyst 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

    Radiation 19 · Blast 789

    Projectile · Crit 18% / 2.2× · Status 40% · Fire Rate 1.17 · Projectile 62 · Falloff 35–60m (−67%)

  • Alt-Fire

    Blast 303

    Projectile · Crit 18% / 2.2× · Status 40% · Fire Rate 1.67 · Projectile 40

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Radiation 19.0, Blast 789.0.
  • Alt-Fire (Projectile): Blast 303.0.

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 0.6.

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

Acquisition

Check the How to Get table for blueprint / part drop sources.

Alternatives

Other options if Coda Bassocyst isn’t the right fit.

  • Arca Plasmor

    Another Shotgun if you want less status than Coda Bassocyst (Arca Plasmor: 28.0%).

  • Astilla

    Another Shotgun option if Coda Bassocyst’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.