Build it. Cobra & Crane Prime offers unique crowd control and finisher opportunities, especially with Baruuk. Its main weakness is its reliance on blocking for optimal damage output.
Blocking attacks stores a charge that increases critical chance and status chance additively by 15% to the next attack, stacking up to 4 times.
Cobra & Crane Prime is the Primed version of the Cobra & Crane sword and shield, offering a direct upgrade. It was released alongside Baruuk Prime and Afuris Prime.
This weapon primarily deals Impact damage. Its unique mechanics include an aerial shield throw that knocks down enemies and a blocking charge system that boosts critical and status chances.
When wielded by Baruuk or Baruuk Prime, the first strike of a combo puts enemies to sleep for 2 seconds, opening them up for finishers. This also applies to Nullifier bubbles, putting the Nullifier to sleep.
How to get the Cobra & Crane Prime
- The Cobra & Crane 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.
- Hilt: Lith A9, Lith G12, Lith H7, Meso G7, Neo K6 and 3 more (vaulted relics).
- Blueprint: Lith G10, Lith N15, Meso K5, Neo S18, Axi B9 and 1 more (vaulted relics).
- Guard: Lith C10, Lith C11, Lith C12, Meso C8, Neo C3 and 1 more (vaulted relics; the rare slot in Lith C10, Lith C11).
- Blade: Meso H6, Meso N14, Meso R6, Meso W5, Neo F2 and 3 more (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 | Melee |
|---|---|
| Mastery Rank | 14 |
| Attack Speed | 1 |
| Range | 2.6 m |
| Blocking Angle | 70° |
| Combo Duration | 5 s |
| Follow Through | 0.6 |
| Wind Up | 0.7 s |
| Slam Attack | 900 |
| Heavy Attack | 1500 |
| Critical Chance | 18% |
| Critical Multiplier | 2x |
| Status Chance | 38% |
| Riven Disposition | (1.2) |
| Damage | 300 total |
|---|---|
| Impact | 210 |
| Puncture | 90 |
With a riven disposition of 1.2, Cobra & Crane Prime can benefit significantly from a well-rolled Riven mod, enhancing its damage or utility.
Builds
Given its high status chance and moderate critical chance, a hybrid build focusing on both status effects and critical damage is effective. The blocking charge mechanic further boosts these stats, making sustained combat rewarding. Prioritize mods that increase both damage types.
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SET: Melee| Mod | Why it’s here |
|---|---|
| Condition Overload | +80% Melee Damage per Status Type affecting the target |
| Blood Rush | +40% Critical Chance stacks with Combo Multiplier |
| Weeping Wounds | +40% Status Chance per Combo Multiplier |
| Organ Shatter | +90% Critical Damage |
| Primed Pressure Point | +165% Melee Damage |
| Berserker Fury | On Melee Kill: +35% Attack Speed for 10s. Stacks up to 2x. |
| Primed Reach | +3 Range |
| Gladiator Might | +60% Critical Damage |
Melee Influence when the build carries an Electricity source (an Electricity proc spreads every elemental status to enemies nearby). Melee Crescendo for Heavy Attack builds. Arcane Fury or Arcane Strike as the cheap fallback.
Reviewed September 2026.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High status chance allows for effective status spreading.
- Unique blocking charge mechanic boosts critical and status chances.
- Aerial shield throw provides crowd control and knockdown.
- Synergizes exceptionally well with Baruuk for sleep CC and finishers.
- Good Riven disposition for further stat enhancement.
Cons
- Relies on blocking to activate its full potential.
- Primarily Impact damage, which is less effective against Grineer armor.
- Base critical chance is moderate without charges or Blood Rush.
- Shield throw range is fixed and not affected by mods.
Cobra & Crane Prime is a versatile melee weapon that excels in crowd control and offers unique synergies with Baruuk. Its ability to knock down and put enemies to sleep creates numerous opportunities for finishers, making it a strong choice for players who enjoy interactive combat mechanics. While its base damage type is Impact, its high status chance and critical buffs allow it to adapt to various enemy types with proper elemental modding.