Theorylytics
Prisma Angstrum

Prisma Angstrum

Status Secondary / Primer

Imbued with the finest Prisma crystal, this refined Angstrum features boosted charge and reload speeds.

Role
Status Secondary / Primer
Polarities
VazarinVazarin
Exilus
Mastery
8
Disposition
1.3
Introduced
Update 21.7 (2017-09-09)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

PistolChargeAlarmingSecondary

Damage

450.0

Crit

18.0%

Crit Mult

2.2x

Status

26.0%

Fire Rate
2.0
Magazine
1
Reload
1.8s
Accuracy
26.7
Disposition1.3
Vazarin
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery8
  • IntroducedUpdate 21.7 (2017-09-09)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Imbued with the finest Prisma crystal, this refined Angstrum features boosted charge and reload speeds. Built as a status secondary / primer option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Pistol that fits a status secondary / primer play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Prisma Angstrum 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

  • Single Rocket Impact

    Blast 200

    Projectile · Crit 18% / 2.2× · Status 26% · Fire Rate 2 · Projectile 150

  • Single Rocket Explosion

    Blast 250

    AoE · Crit 18% / 2.2× · Status 26% · Fire Rate 2 · Falloff 0–3.6m (−40%)

  • Incarnon Form

    Heat 50

    Projectile · Crit 26% / 2.2× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 6 · Projectile 80

Attack Notes

  • Single Rocket Impact (Projectile): Blast 200.0.
  • Single Rocket Explosion (AoE): Blast 250.0.
  • Incarnon Form (Projectile): Heat 50.0.

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.

  • 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.

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 Prisma Angstrum still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Prisma Angstrum 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 Prisma Angstrum, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Prisma Angstrum 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 Prisma Angstrum isn’t the right fit.

  • Angstrum

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Prisma Angstrum — Angstrum has lower crit (11%) and lower status (15%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acrid

    Another Pistol if you want less crit than Prisma Angstrum (Acrid: 5.0%).

  • Afuris Prime

    Another Pistol option if Prisma Angstrum’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.