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Prisma Lenz

Prisma Lenz

Bow / Projectile Precision

The explosive potential of the Lenz, enhanced with Prisma crystals.

Role
Bow / Projectile Precision
Polarities
NaramonNaramonNaramonNaramonMaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
12
Disposition
1.0
Introduced
Hotfix 33.0.10 (2023-05-12)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

BowChargeAlarmingPrimary

Damage

66.0

Crit

50.0%

Crit Mult

2.8x

Status

16.0%

Damage Composition

66.0 total

Impact
56.0
Puncture
0.0
Slash
0.0
Fire Rate
1.0
Magazine
1
Reload
0.6s
Accuracy
16.7
Disposition1.0
NaramonNaramonMaduraiExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery12
  • IntroducedHotfix 33.0.10 (2023-05-12)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

The explosive potential of the Lenz, enhanced with Prisma crystals. Built as a bow / projectile precision option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Prisma 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 Prisma 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 56

    Projectile · Crit 50% / 2.8× · Status 16% · Fire Rate 1 · Projectile 80

  • Initial Blast

    Cold 10

    AoE · Crit 50% / 2.8× · Status 16% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–7.2m (−70%)

  • Bubble Collapse

    Blast 740

    AoE · Crit 50% / 2.8× · Status 16% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–7.2m (−70%)

Attack Notes

  • Charged Shot (Projectile): Impact 56.0.
  • Initial Blast (AoE): Cold 10.0.
  • Bubble Collapse (AoE): Blast 740.0.

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 1.0.

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

  • Lenz

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Prisma Lenz — Lenz has lower damage (9%) and lower status (69%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Cernos

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

  • Cernos Prime

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