Theorylytics
Gorgon Wraith

Gorgon Wraith

Primary / Flexible DPS

The Gorgon Wraith is a powerful variant of its precursor that features unique styling.

Role
Primary / Flexible DPS
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
7
Disposition
1.35
Introduced
Update 12.4 (2014-03-05)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

27.0

Crit

15.0%

Crit Mult

1.9x

Status

21.0%

Damage Composition

27.0 total

Impact
23.0
Puncture
1.3
Slash
2.7
Fire Rate
13.33
Magazine
90
Reload
3.0s
Accuracy
16.7
Disposition1.35
NoneExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery7
  • IntroducedUpdate 12.4 (2014-03-05)
  • Build Cost25,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush50 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

The Gorgon Wraith is a powerful variant of its precursor that features unique styling. Built as a primary / flexible dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Gorgon Wraith 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 Gorgon Wraith 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

  • Fully Spooled

    Impact 22.9 · Slash 1.4 · Puncture 2.7

    Hit-Scan · Crit 15% / 1.9× · Status 21% · Fire Rate 13.33

  • Incarnon Form

    Impact 25 · Slash 25 · Puncture 75

    Projectile · Crit 19% / 2.1× · Status 27% · Fire Rate 1 · Projectile 120

  • Incarnon Form AoE

    Heat 750

    AoE · Crit 19% / 2.1× · Status 27% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–5m (−10%)

Attack Notes

  • Fully Spooled (Hit-Scan): Impact 22.9, Slash 1.4, Puncture 2.7.
  • Incarnon Form (Projectile): Impact 25.0, Slash 25.0, Puncture 75.0.
  • Incarnon Form AoE (AoE): Heat 750.0.

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 1.35.

    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 Gorgon Wraith still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Gorgon Wraith 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 Gorgon Wraith, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Gorgon Wraith has strong single-target multipliers; otherwise bring a dedicated boss weapon.

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Razorback. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Razorback18.97%

Crafting

Build
Credits
25,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
50 Plat
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Receiver×1Stock×1
Total resources
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Receiver×1Stock×1
Credits
25,000
Time
12h
Rush
50 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Gorgon Wraith isn’t the right fit.

  • Gorgon

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Gorgon Wraith — Gorgon has higher crit (13%) and lower status (57%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Prisma Gorgon

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Gorgon Wraith — Prisma Gorgon has lower damage (15%) and higher crit (100%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

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