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Corinth

Corinth

Shotgun / Close-Range Clear

Deliver a massive punch with each blast of this shotgun, or launch a round that explodes mid-air knocking down nearby enemies.

Role
Shotgun / Close-Range Clear
Polarities
MaduraiMaduraiMaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.15
Introduced
Update 22.8 (2017-12-21)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

ShotgunSemiAlarmingPrimary

Damage

90.0

Crit

30.0%

Crit Mult

2.8x

Status

6.0%

Damage Composition

90.0 total

Impact
25.2
Puncture
27.0
Slash
37.8
Fire Rate
1.17
Magazine
5
Reload
2.3s
Accuracy
9.1
Disposition1.15
MaduraiMaduraiExilus Madurai
  • Multishot6.0
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedUpdate 22.8 (2017-12-21)
  • Market240 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush25 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Deliver a massive punch with each blast of this shotgun, or launch a round that explodes mid-air knocking down nearby enemies. Built as a shotgun / close-range clear option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Corinth 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 Corinth 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

  • Buckshot

    Impact 25.2 · Slash 27 · Puncture 37.8

    Hit-Scan · Crit 30% / 2.8× · Status 6% · Fire Rate 1.17 · Falloff 18–36m (−67%)

  • Air Burst Projectile

    Impact 100

    Projectile · Crit 4% / 1.6× · Status 28% · Fire Rate 1.17 · Projectile 80

  • Air Burst Explosion

    Blast 404

    AoE · Crit 4% / 1.6× · Status 28% · Fire Rate 1.17 · Falloff 0–9.4m (−90%)

Attack Notes

  • Buckshot (Hit-Scan): Impact 25.2, Slash 27.0, Puncture 37.8.
  • Air Burst Projectile (Projectile): Impact 100.0.
  • Air Burst Explosion (AoE): Blast 404.0.

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 1.15.

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

  • Corinth 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 / DisruptionStrongTest whether Corinth still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Corinth 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 Corinth, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Corinth 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
20,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
25 Plat
Total resources
Credits
20,000
Time
12h
Rush
25 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Corinth isn’t the right fit.

  • Corinth Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Corinth — Corinth Prime has higher status (50%) and higher fire rate (21%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Arca Plasmor

    Another Shotgun if you want more status than Corinth (Arca Plasmor: 28.0%).

  • Astilla

    Another Shotgun if you want less crit than Corinth (Astilla: 17.0%).