Build it for its Incarnon Genesis form, skip it otherwise. Its biggest strength is the Incarnon’s transformation and newfound power. Its real weakness is the base weapon’s extremely small magazine size and wide pellet spread.
The Bronco adapter from the Steel Path Circuit charges an Incarnon form that turns the tiny two-shot pistol into a real shotgun; the base gun on its own is Mastery fodder.
The Bronco is a secondary weapon that functions like a cross between a shotgun and a handgun. It is designed to complement long-range primary weapons, offering close-quarters stopping power.
Initially, the Bronco struggles with a very small magazine size and wide pellet spread, limiting its effectiveness to extremely short ranges. However, it boasts an innate multishot of 7 pellets and high overall status chance.
The weapon’s true potential is unlocked with its Incarnon Genesis adapter, which grants it a powerful transformation and significant stat improvements, making it a viable option for higher-level content.
How to get the Bronco
- Purchase the Bronco blueprint from the Market for credits.
- Obtain the Bronco Incarnon Genesis from The Steel Path Circuit after completing The Duviri Paradox and Angels of the Zariman, then apply it at Cavalero in the Chrysalith.
The Bronco is a requisite weapon for crafting the Akbronco.
Stats
| Class | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Mastery Rank | 0 |
| Trigger | SEMI |
| Noise | Alarming |
| Fire Rate | 4 |
| Accuracy | 3.7 |
| Magazine | 2 |
| Reload | 1.05 s |
| Multishot | 7 |
| Critical Chance | 6% |
| Critical Multiplier | 2x |
| Status Chance | 9.4% |
| Riven Disposition | (1.45) |
| Damage | 42 total |
|---|---|
| Impact | 33.6 |
| Puncture | 4.2 |
| Slash | 4.2 |
The Bronco has a very high riven disposition of 1.45, indicating that rivens for this weapon will provide substantial stat boosts, which can help mitigate some of its base weapon weaknesses.
Builds
Given its low critical chance and high status chance, a status-focused build is ideal for the base Bronco. With the Incarnon Genesis, the weapon gains significant critical stats, allowing for a hybrid critical and status build that leverages both damage types effectively.
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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 |
| Pistol Pestilence | +60% Toxin; +60% Status Chance |
| Convulsion | +90% Electricity |
| Primed Target Cracker | +110% Critical Damage |
| Primed Pistol Gambit | +187% Critical Chance |
| Galvanized Shot | +80% Status Chance; On Kill: +40% Direct Damage per Status Type affecting the target for 14s. Stacks up to 3x. |
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 overall status chance
- Innate multishot of 7 pellets
- Very ammo efficient (base weapon)
- Incarnon Genesis provides significant power boost
- High Riven Disposition
Cons
- Extremely small magazine size (base weapon)
- Wide pellet spread cone (base weapon)
- Linear damage falloff from 7m to 14m
- Requires frequent reloading (base weapon)
The Bronco, in its base form, is a challenging weapon due to its limited range and small magazine. However, its Incarnon Genesis adapter transforms it into a formidable secondary, capable of high damage output and improved utility. Players looking for a powerful secondary should prioritize acquiring the Incarnon Genesis.