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Vulkar Wraith

Vulkar Wraith

Sniper / Single-Target

A blood-red variant of this devastating sniper rifle.

Role
Sniper / Single-Target
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
7
Disposition
1.4
Introduced
Hotfix 18.4.1 (2016-01-25)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

SniperSemiAlarmingPrimary

Damage

273.0

Crit

20.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

25.0%

Damage Composition

273.0 total

Impact
245.7
Puncture
0.0
Slash
27.3
Fire Rate
2.0
Magazine
8
Reload
3.0s
Accuracy
13.3
Disposition1.4
MaduraiExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery7
  • IntroducedHotfix 18.4.1 (2016-01-25)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

A blood-red variant of this devastating sniper rifle. Built as a sniper / single-target option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Vulkar Wraith 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 Vulkar Wraith 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 245.7 · Puncture 27.3

    Hit-Scan · Crit 20% / 2× · Status 25% · Fire Rate 2 · Falloff 400–600m (−50%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 245.7, Puncture 27.3.

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 1.4.

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

Acquisition

Check the How to Get table for blueprint / part drop sources.

Alternatives

Other options if Vulkar Wraith isn’t the right fit.

  • Vulkar

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Vulkar Wraith — Vulkar has lower damage (18%) and lower fire rate (25%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Buzlok

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

  • Coda Sporothrix

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