Theorylytics
Grakata

Grakata

Crit Primary / Sustained DPS

Equipped with a huge Magazine and impressive Fire Rate, the Grakata is the preferred weapon of Grineer Lancers.

Role
Crit Primary / Sustained DPS
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
5
Disposition
1.35
Introduced
Update 7.8 (2013-04-19)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

11.0

Crit

25.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

20.0%

Damage Composition

11.0 total

Impact
4.4
Puncture
2.9
Slash
3.7
Fire Rate
20.0
Magazine
60
Reload
2.4s
Accuracy
28.6
Disposition1.35
NoneExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery5
  • IntroducedUpdate 7.8 (2013-04-19)
  • Market125 Platinum
  • Build Cost25,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush30 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Equipped with a huge Magazine and impressive Fire Rate, the Grakata is the preferred weapon of Grineer Lancers. Built as a crit primary / sustained dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Grakata 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 Grakata 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 4.4 · Slash 2.9 · Puncture 3.7

    Hit-Scan · Crit 25% / 2× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 20

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 4.4, Slash 2.9, Puncture 3.7.

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

Alternatives

Other options if Grakata isn’t the right fit.

  • Prisma Grakata

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Grakata — Prisma Grakata has higher damage (36%) and higher fire rate (8%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

    Another Rifle if you want less status than Grakata (Acceltra: 6.0%).

  • Acceltra Prime

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