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Panthera

Panthera

Primary / Flexible DPS

Firing high-velocity blades, this weapon can also be used as a battle-saw, shredding anything unfortunate enough to get within range.

Role
Primary / Flexible DPS
Polarities
NaramonNaramon
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
7
Disposition
1.4
Introduced
Update 15.10 (2015-01-15)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

100.0

Crit

12.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

24.0%

Damage Composition

100.0 total

Impact
20.0
Puncture
70.0
Slash
10.0
Fire Rate
3.0
Magazine
30
Reload
2.0s
Accuracy
100.0
Disposition1.4
NaramonExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery7
  • IntroducedUpdate 15.10 (2015-01-15)
  • Market225 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Firing high-velocity blades, this weapon can also be used as a battle-saw, shredding anything unfortunate enough to get within range. Built as a primary / flexible dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Titania’s signature weapon — expect a small bonus when used by that Warframe. Titania

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a primary / flexible dps play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Panthera 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 20 · Slash 70 · Puncture 10

    Projectile · Crit 12% / 2× · Status 24% · Fire Rate 3 · Projectile 60

  • Alt-Fire

    Impact 10 · Slash 80 · Puncture 10

    Hit-Scan · Crit 25% / 2× · Status 35% · Fire Rate 2

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Impact 20.0, Slash 70.0, Puncture 10.0.
  • Alt-Fire (Hit-Scan): Impact 10.0, Slash 80.0, Puncture 10.0.

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 1.4.

    Chase clean desirable stats; skip awkward negatives on low-disposition weapons.

  • Panthera PrimeVariant

    The primed version — stronger stats and usually better polarities.

    Upgrade path when relics/parts are available.

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 Panthera still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Panthera 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 Panthera, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Panthera 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
20,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Total resources
Credits
20,000
Time
12h
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Panthera isn’t the right fit.

  • Panthera Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Panthera — Panthera Prime has higher damage (20%) and higher crit (50%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

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

  • Acceltra Prime

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