Theorylytics
Sicarus

Sicarus

Secondary / Flexible

The Sicarus fires 3-round bursts, which provides a balance between the lethality of auto-pistols and the accuracy of semi-automatic pistols.

Role
Secondary / Flexible
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
3
Disposition
1.2
Introduced
Vanilla (2012-10-25)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

PistolBurstAlarmingSecondary

Damage

30.0

Crit

16.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

6.0%

Damage Composition

30.0 total

Impact
21.0
Puncture
4.5
Slash
4.5
Fire Rate
7.39
Magazine
15
Reload
2.0s
Accuracy
20.0
Disposition1.2
MaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery3
  • IntroducedVanilla (2012-10-25)

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

The Sicarus fires 3-round bursts, which provides a balance between the lethality of auto-pistols and the accuracy of semi-automatic pistols. Built as a secondary / flexible option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Sicarus 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 Sicarus 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 21 · Slash 4.5 · Puncture 4.5

    Hit-Scan · Crit 16% / 2× · Status 6% · Fire Rate 3.5

  • Incarnon Form

    Impact 28 · Slash 6 · Puncture 6

    Hit-Scan · Crit 20% / 3× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 3.5

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 21.0, Slash 4.5, Puncture 4.5.
  • Incarnon Form (Hit-Scan): Impact 28.0, Slash 6.0, Puncture 6.0.

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.

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

  • Sicarus Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Sicarus — Sicarus Prime has higher damage (67%) and higher crit (56%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acrid

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

  • Afuris Prime

    Another Pistol if you want more status than Sicarus (Afuris Prime: 30.0%).