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Snipetron

Snipetron

Sniper / Single-Target

Manufactured by the Corpus, the Snipetron is a powerful and accurate rifle that sports optical zoom capabilities. Perfect for long range engagements.

Role
Sniper / Single-Target
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
0
Disposition
1.3
Introduced
Vanilla (2012-10-25)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

SniperSemiAlarmingPrimary

Damage

180.0

Crit

30.0%

Crit Mult

1.5x

Status

12.0%

Damage Composition

180.0 total

Impact
18.0
Puncture
18.0
Slash
144.0
Fire Rate
2.0
Magazine
4
Reload
3.5s
Accuracy
13.3
Disposition1.3
MaduraiExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery0
  • IntroducedVanilla (2012-10-25)
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Manufactured by the Corpus, the Snipetron is a powerful and accurate rifle that sports optical zoom capabilities. Built as a sniper / single-target option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Sniper that fits a sniper / single-target play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Snipetron 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 18 · Slash 18 · Puncture 144

    Hit-Scan · Crit 30% / 1.5× · Status 12% · Fire Rate 2 · Falloff 400–600m (−50%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 18.0, Slash 18.0, Puncture 144.0.

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 1.3.

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Operational Supply, Collaborator. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Operational Supply, Collaborator100.00%

Crafting

Build
Credits
20,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Total resources
Credits
20,000
Time
12h
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Snipetron isn’t the right fit.

  • Snipetron Vandal

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Snipetron — Snipetron Vandal has higher damage (11%) and higher status (33%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Buzlok

    Another Sniper option if Snipetron’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.

  • Coda Sporothrix

    Another Sniper if you want less crit than Snipetron (Coda Sporothrix: 5.0%).