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Stug

Stug

Secondary / Flexible

Firing a sticky, toxic, explosive compound, the Stug Gel Gun offers multiple ejection modes, delivering maximum damage in all situations.

Role
Secondary / Flexible
Polarities
VazarinVazarin
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
2
Disposition
1.48
Introduced
Update 11.5 (2013-12-19)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

PistolAutoAlarmingSecondary

Damage

79.0

Crit

5.0%

Crit Mult

1.5x

Status

0.0%

Fire Rate
4.0
Magazine
20
Reload
2.0s
Accuracy
100.0
Disposition1.48
VazarinExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery2
  • IntroducedUpdate 11.5 (2013-12-19)
  • Market120 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush25 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Firing a sticky, toxic, explosive compound, the Stug Gel Gun offers multiple ejection modes, delivering maximum damage in all situations. Built as a secondary / flexible option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Stug 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 Stug 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

  • Blob Embed

    Corrosive 4

    AoE · Crit 5% / 1.5× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 4 · Projectile 35 · Falloff 0–2m (−100%)

  • Blob Explosion

    Corrosive 75

    AoE · Crit 5% / 1.5× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 4 · Falloff 0–0.3m (−30%)

  • Incarnon Form Blob Embed

    Corrosive 50

    AoE · Crit 15% / 2× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 4 · Projectile 35 · Falloff 0–2m (−100%)

  • Incarnon Form Blob Explosion

    Corrosive 200

    AoE · Crit 15% / 2× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 4 · Falloff 0–0.3m (−30%)

  • Incarnon Form Bounce Explosion

    Corrosive 200

    AoE · Crit 15% / 2× · Status 20% · Fire Rate 4 · Falloff 0–1.5m (−0%)

Attack Notes

  • Blob Embed (AoE): Corrosive 4.0.
  • Blob Explosion (AoE): Corrosive 75.0.
  • Incarnon Form Blob Embed (AoE): Corrosive 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 1.48.

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

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Duviri/Endless: Tier 6 (Normal). Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Duviri/Endless: Tier 6 (Normal)1.03%

Crafting

Build
Credits
20,000
Time
24h 0m
Rush
25 Plat
Total resources
Credits
20,000
Time
1d
Rush
25 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Stug isn’t the right fit.

  • Acrid

    Another Pistol if you want more status than Stug (Acrid: 10.0%).

  • Afuris Prime

    Another Pistol if you want more crit than Stug (Afuris Prime: 16.0%).