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Vasto

Vasto

Secondary / Flexible

Steady and reliable, the Vasto revolver combines speed and power for a classic gunslinger feel.

Role
Secondary / Flexible
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
4
Disposition
1.4
Introduced
Update 9.3 (2013-07-26)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

PistolSemiAlarmingSecondary

Damage

90.0

Crit

20.0%

Crit Mult

1.8x

Status

8.0%

Damage Composition

90.0 total

Impact
22.5
Puncture
45.0
Slash
22.5
Fire Rate
2.5
Magazine
6
Reload
1.0s
Accuracy
16.0
Disposition1.4
MaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery4
  • IntroducedUpdate 9.3 (2013-07-26)
  • Market190 Platinum
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush25 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Steady and reliable, the Vasto revolver combines speed and power for a classic gunslinger feel. Built as a secondary / flexible option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Vasto 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 Vasto 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 22.5 · Slash 45 · Puncture 22.5

    Hit-Scan · Crit 20% / 1.8× · Status 8% · Fire Rate 2.5

  • Incarnon Form

    Impact 7.5 · Slash 15 · Puncture 7.5

    Hit-Scan · Crit 30% / 2.8× · Status 2.7% · Fire Rate 2.5 · Falloff 16–32m (−97%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 22.5, Slash 45.0, Puncture 22.5.
  • Incarnon Form (Hit-Scan): Impact 7.5, Slash 15.0, Puncture 7.5.

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 1.4.

    Chase clean desirable stats; skip awkward negatives on low-disposition weapons.

  • Vasto 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 / DisruptionStrongTest whether Vasto still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Vasto 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 Vasto, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Vasto 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
12h 0m
Rush
25 Plat
Total resources
Credits
30,000
Time
12h
Rush
25 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Vasto isn’t the right fit.

  • Vasto Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Vasto — Vasto Prime has higher damage (22%) and higher crit (10%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acrid

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

  • Afuris Prime

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