Theorylytics
Prisma Tetra

Prisma Tetra

Primary / Flexible DPS

When bathed in Void energy and prisma crystal, the simple Tetra becomes a beacon of style and intimidation.

Role
Primary / Flexible DPS
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
4
Disposition
1.45
Introduced
Hotfix 17.0.5 (2015-08-07)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

38.0

Crit

10.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

24.0%

Damage Composition

38.0 total

Impact
7.6
Puncture
0.0
Slash
30.4
Fire Rate
7.08
Magazine
60
Reload
2.0s
Accuracy
18.2
Disposition1.45
NoneExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery4
  • IntroducedHotfix 17.0.5 (2015-08-07)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

When bathed in Void energy and prisma crystal, the simple Tetra becomes a beacon of style and intimidation. Built as a primary / flexible dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Prisma Tetra 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 Prisma Tetra 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 7.6 · Puncture 30.4

    Projectile · Crit 10% / 2× · Status 24% · Fire Rate 7.08 · Projectile 100

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Impact 7.6, Puncture 30.4.

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 1.45.

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

  • Tenet Tetra

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Prisma Tetra — Tenet Tetra has higher damage (58%) and higher crit (180%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Tetra

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Prisma Tetra — Tetra has lower damage (16%) and lower crit (60%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

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