Build it. The Daikyu Prime offers high damage per shot, rewarding precise aim. Its charge time can be a significant drawback in fast missions.
The Daikyu Prime is a powerful charge bow, requiring careful aim to maximize its damage potential. It was introduced in Update 38.6, making it a relatively recent addition to the Prime arsenal.
This weapon is designed for Tenno who prefer a deliberate playstyle, rewarding precision with significant damage output. Its high base damage and critical potential make it a formidable choice against tough enemies.
Mastery Rank 15 is required to wield the Daikyu Prime. Its components are acquired from various Void Relics, including Lith, Meso, Neo, and Axi tiers.
How to get the Daikyu Prime
- The Daikyu Prime is dropping right now. Its relics are in the mission drop tables:
- String: Lith S18 (dropping now).
- Lower Limb: Lith A12 (dropping now).
- Grip: Meso D8 (dropping now; the rare slot in Meso D8).
- Blueprint: Lith T14, Neo C8 (dropping now).
- Upper Limb: Meso Y2, Neo C7 (dropping now).
- 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 | Primary |
|---|---|
| Mastery Rank | 15 |
| Trigger | CHARGE |
| Noise | Silent |
| Fire Rate | 1 |
| Accuracy | 16.7 |
| Magazine | 1 |
| Reload | 0.6 s |
| Critical Chance | 40% |
| Critical Multiplier | 2.4x |
| Status Chance | 50% |
| Set Price | 15p on warframe.market (48h average) |
| Riven Disposition | (0.9) |
| Damage | 750 total |
|---|---|
| Impact | 225 |
| Puncture | 300 |
| Slash | 225 |
The Daikyu Prime has a riven disposition of 0.9, which is considered low. This means rivens for this weapon will provide smaller stat boosts compared to weapons with higher dispositions.
Builds
Given its high critical chance and critical multiplier, a critical-focused build is ideal for the Daikyu Prime. Combining this with its high status chance allows for a hybrid approach, ensuring both burst damage and effective status application. Focus on maximizing critical stats while also incorporating multishot and elemental damage.
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| Mod | Why it’s here |
|---|---|
| Serration | +165% Damage |
| Split Chamber | +90% Multishot |
| Point Strike | +150% Critical Chance |
| Vital Sense | +120% Critical Damage |
| Hunter Munitions | +30% chance to apply on Critical |
| Galvanized Chamber | +80% Multishot; On Kill: +30% Multishot for 20s. Stacks up to 5x. |
| Malignant Force | +60% Toxin; +60% Status Chance |
| Primed Cryo Rounds | +165% Cold |
Primary Merciless is the pick: stacking damage on kills with faster reloads. Primary Deadhead if you land headshots. Primary Crux, from The Hex, is the cheap start.
Reviewed September 2026.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High damage per shot
- Excellent critical stats
- High status chance
- Rewarding for precise aim
- Visually appealing Prime design
Cons
- Charge time can be slow
- Requires precise aim for optimal damage
- Low riven disposition
- Limited crowd control without specific builds
The Daikyu Prime stands as a testament to precision and power. While its charge mechanic may not suit every playstyle, those who master its rhythm will find it to be a devastating weapon capable of felling even the toughest foes with well-placed shots. Its unique trait further rewards skillful play, making it a satisfying choice for dedicated Tenno.