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Prisma Grinlok

Prisma Grinlok

Status Primary / Primer

Prisma-crystal enhancement creates here a prestige instrument; a weapon capable of taking life at astonishing range with but a single pull of its exquisitely-tooled trigger.

Role
Status Primary / Primer
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
11
Disposition
1.25
Introduced
Update 24.4 (2019-03-08)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleSemiAlarmingPrimary

Damage

187.0

Crit

21.0%

Crit Mult

2.9x

Status

37.0%

Damage Composition

187.0 total

Impact
74.8
Puncture
93.5
Slash
18.7
Fire Rate
1.67
Magazine
21
Reload
1.7s
Accuracy
32.0
Disposition1.25
MaduraiExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery11
  • IntroducedUpdate 24.4 (2019-03-08)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Prisma-crystal enhancement creates here a prestige instrument; a weapon capable of taking life at astonishing range with but a single pull of its exquisitely-tooled trigger. Built as a status primary / primer option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a status primary / primer play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Prisma Grinlok 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 74.8 · Slash 93.5 · Puncture 18.7

    Hit-Scan · Crit 21% / 2.9× · Status 37% · Fire Rate 1.67

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 74.8, Slash 93.5, Puncture 18.7.

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 1.25.

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

  • Grinlok

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Prisma Grinlok — Grinlok has lower crit (29%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

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

  • Acceltra Prime

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