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Ferrox

Ferrox

Crit Primary / Sustained DPS

Discharge a rail of ionized death or throw the Ferrox like a spear and create a localized field of attraction no enemy can escape from.

Role
Crit Primary / Sustained DPS
Polarities
MaduraiMaduraiVazarinVazarin
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
14
Disposition
1.25
Introduced
Update 19.13 (2017-03-09)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleChargeAlarmingPrimary

Damage

350.0

Crit

32.0%

Crit Mult

2.8x

Status

10.0%

Damage Composition

350.0 total

Impact
35.0
Puncture
70.0
Slash
245.0
Fire Rate
1.33
Magazine
10
Reload
1.8s
Accuracy
16.7
Disposition1.25
MaduraiVazarinExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery14
  • IntroducedUpdate 19.13 (2017-03-09)
  • Market150 Platinum
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Discharge a rail of ionized death or throw the Ferrox like a spear and create a localized field of attraction no enemy can escape from. Built as a crit primary / sustained dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Ferrox 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 Ferrox 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 35 · Slash 70 · Puncture 245

    Hit-Scan · Crit 32% / 2.8× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1.33

  • Radial Attack

    Impact 100

    AoE · Crit 32% / 2.8× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1.33 · Falloff 0–3.6m (−40%)

  • Spear Throw

    Impact 35 · Slash 10 · Puncture 5

    Projectile · Crit 4% / 2× · Status 33% · Fire Rate 1 · Projectile 90

  • Attraction Field

    Electricity 150

    AoE · Crit 4% / 2× · Status 50% · Fire Rate 0.5

Attack Notes

  • Charged Shot (Hit-Scan): Impact 35.0, Slash 70.0, Puncture 245.0.
  • Radial Attack (AoE): Impact 100.0.
  • Spear Throw (Projectile): Impact 35.0, Slash 10.0, Puncture 5.0.

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 1.25.

    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 Ferrox still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Ferrox 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 Ferrox, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Ferrox 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
30,000
Time
24h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Total resources
Credits
30,000
Time
1d
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Ferrox isn’t the right fit.

  • Tenet Ferrox

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Ferrox — Tenet Ferrox has lower damage (43%) and higher status (160%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

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

  • Acceltra Prime

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