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Prisma Twin Gremlins

Prisma Twin Gremlins

Secondary / Flexible

Fused with prisma crystals, these pristine Grineer sidearms are sure to intimidate any foe.

Role
Secondary / Flexible
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
11
Disposition
1.15
Introduced
Hotfix 23.4.2 (2018-08-17)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

PistolAutoAlarmingSecondary

Damage

27.0

Crit

23.0%

Crit Mult

1.9x

Status

23.0%

Damage Composition

27.0 total

Impact
3.0
Puncture
11.3
Slash
12.7
Fire Rate
8.83
Magazine
70
Reload
0.9s
Accuracy
36.4
Disposition1.15
MaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery11
  • IntroducedHotfix 23.4.2 (2018-08-17)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Fused with prisma crystals, these pristine Grineer sidearms are sure to intimidate any foe. Built as a secondary / flexible option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Pistol that fits a secondary / flexible play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Prisma Twin Gremlins 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 3 · Slash 11.3 · Puncture 12.7

    Projectile · Crit 23% / 1.9× · Status 23% · Fire Rate 8.83 · Projectile 90

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Impact 3.0, Slash 11.3, Puncture 12.7.

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 1.15.

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

  • Twin Gremlins

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Prisma Twin Gremlins — Twin Gremlins has higher damage (37%) and lower crit (35%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acrid

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

  • Afuris Prime

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