Theorylytics
Quatz

Quatz

Status Secondary / Primer

A compact four-barreled design packing a self-charging capacitor that discharges upon every reload from empty. Features auto hip-fire and aimed fire is semi-auto, four-shot instant burst.

Role
Status Secondary / Primer
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
9
Disposition
1.2
Introduced
Update 25.4 (2019-07-18)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

PistolAutoAlarmingSecondary

Damage

29.0

Crit

13.0%

Crit Mult

1.5x

Status

27.0%

Damage Composition

29.0 total

Impact
9.0
Puncture
7.0
Slash
2.0
Fire Rate
15.0
Magazine
72
Reload
2.7s
Accuracy
40.0
Disposition1.2
NoneExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery9
  • IntroducedUpdate 25.4 (2019-07-18)
  • Market150 Platinum
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush25 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

A compact four-barreled design packing a self-charging capacitor that discharges upon every reload from empty. Built as a status secondary / primer option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Quatz 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 Quatz 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

  • Auto

    Impact 9 · Slash 7 · Puncture 2 · Electricity 11

    Hit-Scan · Crit 13% / 1.5× · Status 27% · Fire Rate 15

  • Burst

    Impact 9 · Slash 7 · Puncture 2 · Electricity 11

    Hit-Scan · Crit 27% / 2.5× · Status 19% · Fire Rate 2.5

Attack Notes

  • Auto (Hit-Scan): Impact 9.0, Slash 7.0, Puncture 2.0.
  • Burst (Hit-Scan): Impact 9.0, Slash 7.0, Puncture 2.0.

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 1.2.

    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 Quatz still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Quatz 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 Quatz, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Quatz 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
30,000
Time
24h 0m
Rush
25 Plat
Total resources
Credits
30,000
Time
1d
Rush
25 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Quatz isn’t the right fit.

  • Acrid

    Another Pistol if you want less status than Quatz (Acrid: 10.0%).

  • Afuris Prime

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