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Prisma Gorgon

Prisma Gorgon

Crit Primary / Sustained DPS

Adorned with void hardened prisma crystal, this Gorgon variant is prized for its beauty and enhanced mechanics.

Role
Crit Primary / Sustained DPS
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
11
Disposition
1.3
Introduced
Hotfix 15.11.1 (2015-01-22)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

23.0

Crit

30.0%

Crit Mult

2.3x

Status

15.0%

Damage Composition

23.0 total

Impact
17.2
Puncture
2.3
Slash
3.5
Fire Rate
14.17
Magazine
120
Reload
3.0s
Accuracy
20.0
Disposition1.3
NoneExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery11
  • IntroducedHotfix 15.11.1 (2015-01-22)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Adorned with void hardened prisma crystal, this Gorgon variant is prized for its beauty and enhanced mechanics. Built as a crit primary / sustained dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Prisma Gorgon 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 Prisma Gorgon 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 17.2 · Slash 2.3 · Puncture 3.5

    Hit-Scan · Crit 30% / 2.3× · Status 15% · Fire Rate 14.17

  • Incarnon Form

    Impact 15 · Slash 15 · Puncture 45

    Projectile · Crit 27% / 2.3× · Status 21% · Fire Rate 1.17 · Projectile 120

  • Incarnon Form AoE

    Heat 700

    AoE · Crit 27% / 2.3× · Status 21% · Fire Rate 1.17 · Falloff 0–5m (−10%)

Attack Notes

  • Fully Spooled (Hit-Scan): Impact 17.2, Slash 2.3, Puncture 3.5.
  • Incarnon Form (Projectile): Impact 15.0, Slash 15.0, Puncture 45.0.
  • Incarnon Form AoE (AoE): Heat 700.0.

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 1.3.

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

Acquisition

Check the How to Get table for blueprint / part drop sources.

Alternatives

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

  • Gorgon

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Prisma Gorgon — Gorgon has higher damage (9%) and lower crit (43%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Gorgon Wraith

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Prisma Gorgon — Gorgon Wraith has higher damage (17%) and lower crit (50%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

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