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Stahlta

Stahlta

Primary / Flexible DPS

Nail them to the wall! The Stahlta automatic rifle propels hardened steel rods at high speed, while a charged fire mode fuses a number of volatile rods together for a large radioactive explosion.

Role
Primary / Flexible DPS
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
10
Disposition
1.05
Introduced
Update 28.0 (2020-06-11)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

52.0

Crit

24.0%

Crit Mult

1.8x

Status

22.0%

Damage Composition

52.0 total

Impact
7.3
Puncture
28.1
Slash
16.6
Fire Rate
6.0
Magazine
40
Reload
1.4s
Accuracy
50.0
Disposition1.05
MaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery10
  • IntroducedUpdate 28.0 (2020-06-11)
  • Market225 Platinum
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush25 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Nail them to the wall!. Built as a primary / flexible dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Stahlta 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 Stahlta 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

  • Auto

    Impact 7.3 · Slash 28.1 · Puncture 16.6

    Projectile · Crit 24% / 1.8× · Status 22% · Fire Rate 6 · Projectile 120

  • Alt-Fire

    Impact 120 · Slash 300 · Puncture 180

    Projectile · Crit 40% / 3× · Status 32% · Fire Rate 0.67 · Projectile 300

  • Alt-Fire AoE

    Radiation 1200

    AoE · Crit 40% / 3× · Status 50% · Fire Rate 0.67 · Falloff 0–7.2m (−70%)

Attack Notes

  • Auto (Projectile): Impact 7.3, Slash 28.1, Puncture 16.6.
  • Alt-Fire (Projectile): Impact 120.0, Slash 300.0, Puncture 180.0.
  • Alt-Fire AoE (AoE): Radiation 1200.0.

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 1.05.

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

Acquisition

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

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Jackal15.00%

Crafting

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

Alternatives

Other options if Stahlta isn’t the right fit.

  • Acceltra

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

  • Acceltra Prime

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