Build it for its unique ghost mechanic, but be aware of its limitations. Its biggest strength is the ability to summon specters from slain enemies. Its real weakness is projectile travel time and high ammo consumption.
Killing an enemy with a charged shot creates a ghost of that enemy to fight alongside the user for 7 seconds. Multiple ghosts can be created with punch through. It takes an Incarnon Genesis adapter from the Steel Path Circuit, which is where most of its 2026 power comes from.
The Ballistica Prime is a silent, charge-fire secondary weapon that distinguishes itself with a unique passive ability. Unlike its base variant, it fires four arrows simultaneously in a tight spread, offering improved accuracy.
This weapon primarily deals Puncture damage and boasts a high overall status chance. Its low charge time makes it relatively quick to deploy its signature mechanic.
The core appeal of the Ballistica Prime lies in its ability to summon spectral allies from fallen foes, adding a layer of crowd control and supplementary damage to the battlefield.
How to get the Ballistica Prime
- The Ballistica 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.
- Upper Limb: Lith T1, Lith V5, Meso S8, Neo N10, Axi M3 (vaulted relics).
- String: Meso G1, Meso R1, Neo A6, Axi A4 (vaulted relics).
- Lower Limb: Lith O1, Meso A1, Meso M3, Neo B5, Neo H3 and 2 more (vaulted relics).
- Receiver: Lith P2, Lith R1, Meso P1, Neo H2, Neo L1 and 1 more (vaulted relics).
- Blueprint: Lith B2, Lith B3, Lith B5, Lith B6, Meso B7 (vaulted relics; the rare slot in Lith B2, Lith B3).
- 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 | 14 |
| Trigger | CHARGE |
| Noise | Silent |
| Fire Rate | 3.33 |
| Accuracy | 4 |
| Magazine | 8 |
| Reload | 1.2 s |
| Multishot | 4 |
| Critical Chance | 20% |
| Critical Multiplier | 2x |
| Status Chance | 15% |
| Set Price | 126p on warframe.market (48h average) |
| Riven Disposition | (1.2) |
| Damage | 76 total |
|---|---|
| Impact | 3.8 |
| Puncture | 41.8 |
| Slash | 30.4 |
With a riven disposition of 1.2 (4 pips), the Ballistica Prime benefits significantly from a well-rolled Riven mod, which can substantially boost its critical stats or damage output.
Builds
Given its 20% critical chance and 15% status chance, a hybrid build focusing on both critical hits and status effects is viable. Prioritize increasing critical chance and critical damage while also boosting status chance to reliably apply elemental procs. The innate multishot of 4 bolts further enhances status application.
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Pistol| Mod | Why it’s here |
|---|---|
| Hornet Strike | +220% Damage |
| Primed Pistol Gambit | +187% Critical Chance |
| Primed Target Cracker | +110% Critical Damage |
| Pistol Pestilence | +60% Toxin; +60% Status Chance |
| Frostbite | +60% Cold; +60% Status Chance |
| Lethal Torrent | +60% Fire Rate; +60% Multishot |
| Barrel Diffusion | +120% Multishot |
| Galvanized Diffusion | +110% Multishot; On Kill: +30% Multishot for 20s. Stacks up to 4x. |
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
- Unique ghost summoning mechanic provides additional allies and utility.
- High overall status chance for reliable elemental proc application.
- Silent weapon, allowing for stealth gameplay.
- Innate multishot of 4 bolts per shot.
- Charged shots have 1 meter of innate Punch Through.
Cons
- Projectiles have travel time, requiring leading targets.
- Consumes 4 ammo per shot, leading to a small effective magazine size.
- Spawned ghosts alert enemies despite the weapon being silent.
- Cannot create ghosts from damage over time effects or certain enemy types.
The Ballistica Prime offers a distinct gameplay experience centered around its ghost-summoning ability. While it requires careful aim due to projectile travel time and manages ammo consumption, the tactical advantage of having temporary allies can be significant. It is a weapon that rewards players who enjoy unique mechanics and strategic engagement.