Build it for its Incarnon Genesis. The Dera offers perfect accuracy and good status chance. Its main weakness is low critical stats without the Incarnon form.
The Dera has perfect accuracy, with projectiles converging at the crosshair despite alternating barrels. It takes an Incarnon Genesis adapter from the Steel Path Circuit, which is where most of its 2026 power comes from.
The Dera is a Corpus energy assault rifle, known for its perfect accuracy and projectile-based firing. It primarily deals Puncture damage, making it effective against armored targets.
Initially introduced with low damage, the Dera has received several updates, improving its stats and making it a more viable option. Its unique firing mechanism involves alternating barrels, with projectiles converging at the target point.
With the addition of its Incarnon Genesis, the Dera gains significant power and new capabilities, transforming it into a formidable weapon in the Steel Path and beyond.
How to get the Dera
- Research the Dera blueprint from the Energy Lab in the Clan Dojo.
- Acquire the Dera Incarnon Genesis from The Circuit’s Steel Path after completing The Duviri Paradox and Angels of the Zariman, and unlocking The Steel Path.
The Dera blueprint requires Clan Dojo research, which involves contributing resources.
Stats
| Class | Primary |
|---|---|
| Mastery Rank | 4 |
| Trigger | AUTO |
| Noise | Alarming |
| Fire Rate | 11.25 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| Magazine | 45 |
| Reload | 1.8 s |
| Critical Chance | 8% |
| Critical Multiplier | 1.6x |
| Status Chance | 22% |
| Riven Disposition | (1.4) |
| Damage | 30 total |
|---|---|
| Impact | 6 |
| Puncture | 22.5 |
| Slash | 1.5 |
The Dera has a very high riven disposition of 1.4, which can significantly boost its stats with a good Riven mod. This high disposition is particularly beneficial given its otherwise modest base critical and status chances.
Builds
Given its high status chance and Puncture damage, a hybrid build focusing on status effects and critical hits (especially with Incarnon) is ideal. Prioritize elemental damage to create Corrosive or Viral, and add multishot to maximize projectile output and status application.
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Rifle| Mod | Why it’s here |
|---|---|
| Serration | +165% Damage |
| Split Chamber | +90% Multishot |
| Galvanized Aptitude | +80% Status Chance; On Kill: +40% Direct Damage per Status Type affecting the target for 20s. Stacks up to 2x. |
| Galvanized Scope | On Headshot: +120% Critical Chance when Aiming for 12s On Headshot Kill: +40% Critical Chance when Aiming for 12s. Stacks up to 5x. |
| Critical Delay | +200% Critical Chance; -20% Fire Rate (x2 for Bows) |
| Vital Sense | +120% Critical Damage |
| Rime Rounds | +60% Cold; +60% Status Chance |
| Malignant Force | +60% Toxin; +60% Status Chance |
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
- Perfect accuracy, making it easy to hit targets at range.
- High status chance, good for applying elemental effects.
- High riven disposition, allowing for powerful Riven mods.
- Incarnon Genesis significantly boosts its power and versatility.
- Primarily deals Puncture damage, effective against armor.
Cons
- Low base critical chance and critical multiplier without Incarnon.
- Projectiles have travel time, requiring leading targets at extreme ranges.
- Projectiles can obstruct view with bright energy colors.
- Requires Clan Dojo research to acquire the blueprint.
The Dera, while initially a modest weapon, transforms into a powerful and accurate primary with its Incarnon Genesis. Its perfect accuracy and high status chance make it a reliable choice for applying elemental effects, and a well-rolled Riven can further amplify its capabilities. For players seeking a precise, status-oriented rifle with Incarnon potential, the Dera is a worthy investment.