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Steflos

Steflos

Shotgun / Close-Range Clear

An energy projectile bursts forth from the Steflos and grows as it rushes toward enemies. The projectile's duration increases when it hits an enemy. When Citrine fires the Steflos, its projectile speed increases.

Role
Shotgun / Close-Range Clear
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.25
Introduced
Update 32.3 (2023-02-15)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

ShotgunSemiAlarmingPrimary

Damage

320.0

Crit

14.0%

Crit Mult

2.2x

Status

22.0%

Damage Composition

320.0 total

Impact
130.0
Puncture
0.0
Slash
0.0
Fire Rate
3.0
Magazine
12
Reload
2.4s
Accuracy
100.0
Disposition1.25
MaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedUpdate 32.3 (2023-02-15)
  • Market240 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush50 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

An energy projectile bursts forth from the Steflos and grows as it rushes toward enemies. Built as a shotgun / close-range clear option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Shotgun that fits a shotgun / close-range clear play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Steflos 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 130 · Heat 190

    Projectile · Crit 14% / 2.2× · Status 22% · Fire Rate 3 · Projectile 20 · Falloff 8–16m (−97%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Impact 130.0, Heat 190.0.

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 1.25.

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Mars/Tyana Pass (Defense), Rotation A. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Mars/Tyana Pass (Defense), Rotation A10.00%

Crafting

Build
Credits
20,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
50 Plat
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Neurodes×4Receiver×1Stock×1
Total resources
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Neurodes×4Receiver×1Stock×1
Credits
20,000
Time
12h
Rush
50 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Steflos isn’t the right fit.

  • Arca Plasmor

    Another Shotgun option if Steflos’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.

  • Astilla

    Another Shotgun if you want more status than Steflos (Astilla: 33.0%).