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Daikyu

Daikyu

Bow / Projectile Precision

Daikyu takes great strength to draw back, but provides added power and range to every shot.

Role
Bow / Projectile Precision
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
10
Disposition
1.3
Introduced
Update 16.5 (2015-05-12)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

BowChargeSilentPrimary

Damage

700.0

Crit

34.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

46.0%

Damage Composition

700.0 total

Impact
210.0
Puncture
210.0
Slash
280.0
Fire Rate
1.0
Magazine
1
Reload
0.6s
Accuracy
16.7
Disposition1.3
MaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery10
  • IntroducedUpdate 16.5 (2015-05-12)
  • Market225 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Daikyu takes great strength to draw back, but provides added power and range to every shot. Built as a bow / projectile precision option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Bow that fits a bow / projectile precision play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Daikyu 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

  • Charged Shot

    Impact 210 · Slash 210 · Puncture 280

    Projectile · Crit 34% / 2× · Status 46% · Fire Rate 1 · Projectile 140

Attack Notes

  • Charged Shot (Projectile): Impact 210.0, Slash 210.0, Puncture 280.0.

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 1.3.

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

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

Alternatives

Other options if Daikyu isn’t the right fit.

  • Daikyu Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Daikyu — Daikyu Prime has higher crit (18%) and higher status (9%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Cernos

    Another Bow if you want less status than Daikyu (Cernos: 18.0%).

  • Cernos Prime

    Another Bow if you want less status than Daikyu (Cernos Prime: 30.0%).