Theorylytics
Dera

Dera

Primary / Flexible DPS

The Dera is a repeater that fires super-heated plasma.

Role
Primary / Flexible DPS
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
4
Disposition
1.4
Introduced
Update 8.0 (2013-05-23)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

30.0

Crit

8.0%

Crit Mult

1.6x

Status

22.0%

Damage Composition

30.0 total

Impact
6.0
Puncture
1.5
Slash
22.5
Fire Rate
11.25
Magazine
45
Reload
1.8s
Accuracy
100.0
Disposition1.4
NoneExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery4
  • IntroducedUpdate 8.0 (2013-05-23)
  • Build Cost25,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

The Dera is a repeater that fires super-heated plasma. Built as a primary / flexible dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Dera 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 Dera 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 6 · Slash 1.5 · Puncture 22.5

    Projectile · Crit 8% / 1.6× · Status 22% · Fire Rate 11.25 · Projectile 100

  • Incarnon Form

    Impact 40 · Slash 80 · Puncture 130 · Magnetic 80

    Hit-Scan · Crit 22% / 3× · Status 18% · Fire Rate 2

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Impact 6.0, Slash 1.5, Puncture 22.5.
  • Incarnon Form (Hit-Scan): Impact 40.0, Slash 80.0, Puncture 130.0.

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 1.4.

    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 / DisruptionSituationalTest whether Dera still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Dera 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 Dera, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Dera 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
25,000
Time
24h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Total resources
Credits
25,000
Time
1d
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Dera isn’t the right fit.

  • Dera Vandal

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Dera — Dera Vandal has higher status (36%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

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

  • Acceltra Prime

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