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Tenet Detron

Tenet Detron

Secondary / Flexible

Parvos Granum's engineers have made this already ferocious hand cannon even more deadly with the addition of an alternate fire mode that empties an entire clip in one devastating burst.

Role
Secondary / Flexible
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
16
Disposition
1.0
Introduced
Update 30.5 (2021-07-06)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

PistolSemiAlarmingSecondary

Damage

26.0

Crit

18.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

10.0%

Fire Rate
3.33
Magazine
6
Reload
1.0s
Accuracy
20.0
Disposition1.0
NoneExilus Madurai
  • Multishot10.0
  • Mastery16
  • IntroducedUpdate 30.5 (2021-07-06)
  • Build Cost10,000 Credits
  • Build Time0h 1m
  • Rush0 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Parvos Granum's engineers have made this already ferocious hand cannon even more deadly with the addition of an alternate fire mode that empties an entire clip in one devastating burst. Built as a secondary / flexible option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Tenet Detron 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 Tenet Detron 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

    Radiation 26

    Projectile · Crit 18% / 2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 3.33 · Projectile 150 · Falloff 26–52m (−31%)

  • Burst Shot

    Radiation 26

    Projectile · Crit 18% / 2× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 2 · Projectile 150 · Falloff 26–52m (−31%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Projectile): Radiation 26.0.
  • Burst Shot (Projectile): Radiation 26.0.

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 1.0.

    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 Tenet Detron still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Tenet Detron 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 Tenet Detron, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Tenet Detron 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
10,000
Time
0h 1m
Blueprint×1
Total resources
Blueprint×1
Credits
10,000
Time
0h

Alternatives

Other options if Tenet Detron isn’t the right fit.

  • Detron

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Tenet Detron — Detron has higher damage (54%) and lower crit (78%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acrid

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

  • Afuris Prime

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