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Scourge Prime

Scourge Prime

Status Primary / Primer

Smite the unrighteous with Harrow Prime's signature speargun.

Role
Status Primary / Primer
Polarities
NaramonNaramonMaduraiMaduraiMaduraiMaduraiMaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
14
Disposition
1.1
Introduced
Update 31.0 (2021-12-15)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

140.0

Crit

10.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

30.0%

Fire Rate
2.67
Magazine
40
Reload
2.2s
Accuracy
100.0
Disposition1.1
NaramonMaduraiMaduraiMaduraiExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery14
  • IntroducedUpdate 31.0 (2021-12-15)
  • Build Cost15,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush50 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Smite the unrighteous with Harrow Prime's signature speargun. Built as a status primary / primer option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a status primary / primer play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Scourge Prime 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

  • Projectile Impact

    Corrosive 80

    Projectile · Crit 10% / 2× · Status 30% · Fire Rate 2.67 · Projectile 40

  • Explosion

    Corrosive 60

    AoE · Crit 10% / 2× · Status 30% · Fire Rate 2.67 · Falloff 0–1.7m (−30%)

  • Spear Throw

    Impact 140 · Slash 30 · Puncture 30

    Projectile · Crit 10% / 2× · Status 30% · Fire Rate 1 · Projectile 150

  • Spear Explosion

    Corrosive 55

    AoE · Crit 10% / 2× · Status 30% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–7m (−60%)

Attack Notes

  • Projectile Impact (Projectile): Corrosive 80.0.
  • Explosion (AoE): Corrosive 60.0.
  • Spear Throw (Projectile): Impact 140.0, Slash 30.0, Puncture 30.0.

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.

    Prime polarities help, but 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 1.1.

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

  • ScourgeVariant

    The standard version of this weapon — easier to farm, softer stats.

    Use when you don’t want to chase Prime relics yet.

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Axi S11 Relic. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Axi S11 Relic2.00%
  • Axi S12 Relic2.00%
  • Axi S15 Relic2.00%
  • Axi S9 Relic2.00%
  • Lith S14 Relic2.00%

Crafting

Build
Credits
15,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
50 Plat
Barrel×1Blade×1Blueprint×1Handle×1Orokin Cell×10
Total resources
Barrel×1Blade×1Blueprint×1Handle×1Orokin Cell×10
Credits
15,000
Time
12h
Rush
50 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Scourge Prime isn’t the right fit.

  • Scourge

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Scourge Prime — Scourge has lower damage (11%) and lower crit (80%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

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

  • Acceltra Prime

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