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Shedu

Shedu

Primary / Flexible DPS

This arm-cannon, ripped from a Sentient, rapid-fires thermal pulses that explode in an electrical blast. Features an ammo-less quick charge capacitor, that emits a knock-back pulse and strips Sentient damage resistances when fully discharged.

Role
Primary / Flexible DPS
Polarities
MaduraiMaduraiMaduraiMadurai
Exilus
Mastery
13
Disposition
0.75
Introduced
Update 27.0 (2019-12-13)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

158.0

Crit

25.0%

Crit Mult

2.1x

Status

23.0%

Fire Rate
2.5
Magazine
7
Reload
0.65s
Accuracy
28.6
Disposition0.75
MaduraiMadurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery13
  • IntroducedUpdate 27.0 (2019-12-13)
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

This arm-cannon, ripped from a Sentient, rapid-fires thermal pulses that explode in an electrical blast. Built as a primary / flexible dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Shedu 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 Shedu 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

    Heat 71

    Projectile · Crit 25% / 2.1× · Status 23% · Fire Rate 2.5 · Projectile 200

  • Radial Attack

    Electricity 87

    AoE · Crit 25% / 2.1× · Status 29% · Fire Rate 2.5 · Falloff 0–6.6m (−60%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Heat 71.0.
  • Radial Attack (AoE): Electricity 87.0.

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 0.75.

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Cephalon Simaris, Complete Erra (Quest). Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Cephalon Simaris, Complete Erra (Quest)100.00%

Crafting

Build
Credits
30,000
Time
24h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Chassis×1Handle×1Receiver×1
Total resources
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Chassis×1Handle×1Receiver×1
Credits
30,000
Time
1d
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Shedu isn’t the right fit.

  • Acceltra

    Another Rifle if you want less status than Shedu (Acceltra: 6.0%).

  • Acceltra Prime

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