Build it. The Akvasto Prime is a solid semi-automatic secondary with high damage and good critical/status balance. Its main weakness is its semi-automatic trigger, which can be slow without a macro.
The Akvasto Prime is the primed version of the Akvasto revolver, offering enhanced offensive capabilities compared to its base counterpart. It is a dual-wielded secondary weapon that deals primarily Slash damage.
This weapon has undergone several adjustments, including a significant rebalance in Update 32.2. Its fire rate was reduced to a more manageable level for manual firing, and its damage was substantially increased to compensate.
With a balanced critical and status chance, the Akvasto Prime can be built for various playstyles, making it a versatile choice for many missions.
How to get the Akvasto Prime
- The Akvasto Prime is vaulted: its relics no longer drop in missions. Open relics you already own, buy them for Aya when Prime Resurgence lists it, or buy the parts for platinum.
- Blueprint: Axi A5 (vaulted relics; the rare slot in Axi A5).
- Link: Axi A5 (vaulted relics).
- Run the fissure tier that matches each relic, refine the rare part’s relic to Radiant, and pick the best of the four results with a squad.
- Build the parts, then the weapon: 12 hours each, or rush with platinum.
Check the Relic finder for live odds per refinement; the set price on this page is what the built set trades for on warframe.market.
Stats
| Class | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Mastery Rank | 12 |
| Trigger | SEMI |
| Noise | Alarming |
| Fire Rate | 3.33 |
| Accuracy | 16 |
| Magazine | 12 |
| Reload | 1.4 s |
| Critical Chance | 22% |
| Critical Multiplier | 2.4x |
| Status Chance | 22% |
| Set Price | 57p on warframe.market (48h average) |
| Riven Disposition | (1.2) |
| Damage | 110 total |
|---|---|
| Impact | 16.5 |
| Puncture | 16.5 |
| Slash | 77 |
The Akvasto Prime has a riven disposition of 1.2, which is above average. This means rivens for this weapon can provide substantial stat boosts, making it a good candidate for Riven investment.
Builds
Given its balanced critical chance (22%) and status chance (22%), the Akvasto Prime can effectively utilize a hybrid build. This approach leverages both critical hits for burst damage and status effects for crowd control and damage amplification. Prioritize mods that boost both stats, then add elemental damage.
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Pistol| Mod | Why it’s here |
|---|---|
| Hornet Strike | +220% Damage |
| Barrel Diffusion | +120% Multishot |
| Lethal Torrent | +60% Fire Rate; +60% Multishot |
| Galvanized Diffusion | +110% Multishot; On Kill: +30% Multishot for 20s. Stacks up to 4x. |
| Primed Pistol Gambit | +187% Critical Chance |
| Primed Target Cracker | +110% Critical Damage |
| Primed Heated Charge | +165% Heat |
| Pathogen Rounds | +90% Toxin |
Secondary Merciless is the pick: stacking damage on kills with faster reloads. Secondary Encumber for a status build (a chance at a second random proc), Secondary Deadhead if you land headshots.
Reviewed September 2026.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High base damage (110)
- Balanced critical and status chances (22% each)
- Primarily deals Slash damage, effective against health
- Above average Riven disposition (1.2)
- Good for hybrid builds
Cons
- Semi-automatic trigger can be slow without rapid clicking
- Lower fire rate compared to some other secondaries
- Acquisition relies on Baro Ki’Teer’s rotating stock
The Akvasto Prime is a powerful and versatile secondary weapon that rewards players who can manage its semi-automatic fire. Its balanced stats allow for effective hybrid builds, making it a strong contender in many mission types. While its acquisition depends on Baro Ki’Teer, the investment is worthwhile for a reliable sidearm.