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Lenz

Lenz

Bow / Projectile Precision

Bolts from this Corpus bow deliver a one-two punch of an icy pulse, followed by a conventional explosion. Excess ammo picked up for other weapons will be converted into charges for the Lenz. Warning: Safety-protocols do not exist on this prototype.

Role
Bow / Projectile Precision
Polarities
NaramonNaramonNaramonNaramon
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.05
Introduced
Update 21.3 (2017-08-02)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

BowChargeAlarmingPrimary

Damage

60.0

Crit

50.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

5.0%

Damage Composition

60.0 total

Impact
50.0
Puncture
0.0
Slash
0.0
Fire Rate
1.0
Magazine
1
Reload
0.6s
Accuracy
16.7
Disposition1.05
NaramonNaramonExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedUpdate 21.3 (2017-08-02)
  • Market235 Platinum
  • Build Cost25,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Bolts from this Corpus bow deliver an one-two punch of an icy pulse, followed by a conventional explosion. Built as a bow / projectile precision option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Bow that fits a bow / projectile precision play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Lenz 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 50

    Projectile · Crit 50% / 2× · Status 5% · Fire Rate 1 · Projectile 60

  • Initial Blast

    Cold 10

    AoE · Crit 50% / 2× · Status 5% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–7.2m (−70%)

  • Bubble Collapse

    Blast 660

    AoE · Crit 50% / 2× · Status 5% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–7.2m (−70%)

Attack Notes

  • Charged Shot (Projectile): Impact 50.0.
  • Initial Blast (AoE): Cold 10.0.
  • Bubble Collapse (AoE): Blast 660.0.

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 1.05.

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

  • Prisma Lenz

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Lenz — Prisma Lenz has higher damage (10%) and higher status (220%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Cernos

    Another Bow if you want less crit than Lenz (Cernos: 36.0%).

  • Cernos Prime

    Another Bow if you want less crit than Lenz (Cernos Prime: 35.0%).