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Akbronco Prime

Akbronco Prime

Secondary / Flexible

Used together, these Orokin pistols feed off each other, inflicting greater damage with an enhanced status chance for inducing elemental effects on targets.

Role
Secondary / Flexible
Polarities
MaduraiMaduraiMaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
10
Disposition
1.3
Introduced
Update 12.4 (2014-03-05)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

Dual PistolsSemiAlarmingSecondary

Damage

50.0

Crit

6.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

12.9%

Damage Composition

50.0 total

Impact
40.0
Puncture
5.0
Slash
5.0
Fire Rate
4.33
Magazine
8
Reload
2.25s
Accuracy
3.7
Disposition1.3
MaduraiMaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot7.0
  • Mastery10
  • IntroducedUpdate 12.4 (2014-03-05)
  • Build Cost15,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush50 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Used together, these Orokin pistols feed off each other, inflicting greater damage with an enhanced status chance for inducing elemental effects on targets. Built as a secondary / flexible option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Dual Pistols that fits a secondary / flexible play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Akbronco Prime 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 40 · Slash 5 · Puncture 5

    Hit-Scan · Crit 6% / 2× · Status 12.9% · Fire Rate 4.33 · Falloff 9–18m (−75%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 40.0, Slash 5.0, Puncture 5.0.

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.

    Prime polarities help, but 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.

  • Secondary 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.

  • AkbroncoVariant

    The standard version of this weapon — easier to farm, softer stats.

    Use when you don’t want to chase Prime relics yet.

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Axi A10 Relic. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Axi A10 Relic25.33%
  • Axi S11 Relic25.33%
  • Axi S16 Relic25.33%
  • Lith A12 Relic25.33%
  • Lith A8 Relic25.33%
  • Lith B11 Relic25.33%
  • Lith K9 Relic25.33%
  • Lith P6 Relic25.33%
  • Lith R4 Relic25.33%
  • Lith S2 Relic25.33%
  • Lith S3 Relic25.33%
  • Lith T1 Relic25.33%
  • Lith T8 Relic25.33%
  • Lith V5 Relic25.33%
  • Lith Z1 Relic25.33%
  • Lith Z2 Relic25.33%
  • Meso A5 Relic25.33%
  • Meso B6 Relic25.33%
  • Meso G9 Relic25.33%
  • Meso O1 Relic25.33%
  • Meso P17 Relic25.33%
  • Meso S3 Relic25.33%
  • Neo D3 Relic25.33%
  • Neo M2 Relic25.33%
  • Neo N15 Relic25.33%
  • Neo P6 Relic25.33%
  • Neo T2 Relic25.33%
  • Neo V11 Relic25.33%
  • Neo W2 Relic25.33%

Crafting

Build
Credits
15,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
50 Plat
Total resources
Blueprint×1Bronco Prime×2Link×1
Credits
15,000
Time
12h
Rush
50 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Akbronco Prime isn’t the right fit.

  • Akbronco

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Akbronco Prime — Akbronco has lower damage (16%) and lower status (76%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Afuris

    Another Dual Pistols option if Akbronco Prime’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.

  • Akbolto

    Another Dual Pistols if you want more crit than Akbronco Prime (Akbolto: 16.0%).