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Dex Sybaris

Dex Sybaris

Crit Primary / Sustained DPS

A gift from the Lotus to commemorate the third anniversary of the first Tenno waking from Cryo stasis.

Role
Crit Primary / Sustained DPS
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
7
Disposition
1.3
Introduced
Hotfix 18.6.2 (2016-03-22)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleBurstAlarmingPrimary

Damage

75.0

Crit

35.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

10.0%

Damage Composition

75.0 total

Impact
22.5
Puncture
33.8
Slash
18.8
Fire Rate
4.17
Magazine
14
Reload
1.5s
Accuracy
28.6
Disposition1.3
NoneExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery7
  • IntroducedHotfix 18.6.2 (2016-03-22)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

A gift from the Lotus to commemorate the third anniversary of the first Tenno waking from Cryo stasis. Built as a crit primary / sustained dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a crit primary / sustained dps play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Dex Sybaris 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 22.5 · Slash 33.8 · Puncture 18.8

    Hit-Scan · Crit 35% / 2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 3.33

  • Incarnon Form

    Impact 28.8 · Slash 43.2 · Puncture 24

    Hit-Scan · Crit 30% / 3× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 3.33

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 22.5, Slash 33.8, Puncture 18.8.
  • Incarnon Form (Hit-Scan): Impact 28.8, Slash 43.2, Puncture 24.0.

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.

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 Dex Sybaris still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Dex Sybaris 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 Dex Sybaris, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Dex Sybaris 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 Dex Sybaris isn’t the right fit.

  • Acceltra

    Another Rifle option if Dex Sybaris’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.

  • Acceltra Prime

    Another Rifle option if Dex Sybaris’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.