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Opticor

Opticor

Primary / Flexible DPS

Once charged this Corpus laser cannon dispatches a devastating blast of light energy.

Role
Primary / Flexible DPS
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
14
Disposition
1.15
Introduced
Update 15.0 (2014-10-24)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleChargeAlarmingPrimary

Damage

1000.0

Crit

20.0%

Crit Mult

2.5x

Status

20.0%

Damage Composition

1000.0 total

Impact
100.0
Puncture
50.0
Slash
850.0
Fire Rate
1.0
Magazine
5
Reload
2.0s
Accuracy
100.0
Disposition1.15
MaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery14
  • IntroducedUpdate 15.0 (2014-10-24)
  • Market225 Platinum
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Once charged this Corpus laser cannon dispatches a devastating blast of light energy. Built as a primary / flexible dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Opticor 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 Opticor 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 100 · Slash 50 · Puncture 850

    Hit-Scan · Crit 20% / 2.5× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 1

  • Charged Shot AoE

    Magnetic 400

    AoE · Crit 20% / 2.5× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–6m (−60%)

  • Quick Shot

    Impact 50 · Slash 25 · Puncture 425

    Hit-Scan · Crit 20% / 2.5× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 1

  • Quick Shot AoE

    Magnetic 200

    AoE · Crit 20% / 2.5× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–6m (−60%)

Attack Notes

  • Charged Shot (Hit-Scan): Impact 100.0, Slash 50.0, Puncture 850.0.
  • Charged Shot AoE (AoE): Magnetic 400.0.
  • Quick Shot (Hit-Scan): Impact 50.0, Slash 25.0, Puncture 425.0.

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 1.15.

    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 Opticor still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Opticor 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 Opticor, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Opticor 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
Blueprint×1Cryotic×600Fieldron×5Forma×1Gallium×20
Total resources
Blueprint×1Cryotic×600Fieldron×5Forma×1Gallium×20
Credits
30,000
Time
1d
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Opticor isn’t the right fit.

  • Opticor Vandal

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Opticor — Opticor Vandal has lower damage (60%) and higher crit (20%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

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

  • Acceltra Prime

    Another Rifle if you want more crit than Opticor (Acceltra Prime: 34.0%).