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Akvasto

Akvasto

Secondary / Flexible

Vasto revolvers equipped in each hand.

Role
Secondary / Flexible
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.25
Introduced
Update 9.7 (2013-08-30)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

Dual PistolsSemiAlarmingSecondary

Damage

90.0

Crit

16.0%

Crit Mult

1.8x

Status

12.0%

Damage Composition

90.0 total

Impact
22.5
Puncture
45.0
Slash
22.5
Fire Rate
3.33
Magazine
12
Reload
1.6s
Accuracy
11.1
Disposition1.25
NoneExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedUpdate 9.7 (2013-08-30)
  • Market220 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush25 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Vasto revolvers equipped in each hand. Built as a secondary / flexible option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Akvasto 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 Akvasto 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 22.5 · Slash 45 · Puncture 22.5

    Hit-Scan · Crit 16% / 1.8× · Status 12% · Fire Rate 3.33

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 22.5, Slash 45.0, Puncture 22.5.

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.

  • 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 1.25.

    Chase clean desirable stats; skip awkward negatives on low-disposition weapons.

  • Akvasto PrimeVariant

    The primed version — stronger stats and usually better polarities.

    Upgrade path when relics/parts are available.

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

Acquisition

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

Crafting

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

Alternatives

Other options if Akvasto isn’t the right fit.

  • Akvasto Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Akvasto — Akvasto Prime has higher damage (22%) and higher crit (38%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Afuris

    Another Dual Pistols if you want less crit than Akvasto (Afuris: 5.0%).

  • Akbolto

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