Build it. Its high status chance and unique slam radius make it effective for crowd control and damage. The primary weakness is its reliance on heavy attacks for optimal performance.
When wielded by Grendel or Grendel Prime, the user is immune to crowd control procs during Heavy Attacks. Slam attacks cause Ragdoll against enemies and have a uniquely large radius.
The Masseter Prime is the Primed version of the Masseter, a heavy blade weapon. It was released alongside Grendel Prime and Zylok Prime, serving as a direct upgrade to its base counterpart.
This weapon primarily deals Impact damage, which is effective against Shields. Its design is based on the Kanabō, a studded two-handed club associated with Oni in Japanese folklore, reflecting Grendel’s thematic inspiration.
A notable characteristic is the blade’s rotation, which ramps up during attacks and slows to idle. Guarding locks the blade in place until released.
How to get the Masseter Prime
- The Masseter 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.
- Handle: Lith A6, Lith C10, Lith G13, Lith S16, Meso K7 and 3 more (vaulted relics).
- Blade: Lith M10, Lith M9, Meso M4, Neo M5, Neo M6 and 1 more (vaulted relics; the rare slot in Lith M10, Lith M9).
- Blueprint: Lith A8, Lith W4, Meso A11, Meso E6, Neo G9 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 | 1.08 |
| Range | 2.9 m |
| Blocking Angle | 55° |
| Combo Duration | 5 s |
| Follow Through | 0.6 |
| Wind Up | 1.1 s |
| Slam Attack | 780 |
| Heavy Attack | 1560 |
| Critical Chance | 26% |
| Critical Multiplier | 2.2x |
| Status Chance | 36% |
| Set Price | 20p on warframe.market (48h average) |
| Riven Disposition | (1) |
| Damage | 260 total |
|---|---|
| Impact | 145.6 |
| Slash | 114.4 |
The Masseter Prime has a riven disposition of 1.0, indicating it has not been adjusted for power and can benefit significantly from a well-rolled Riven mod.
Builds
Given its high status chance and Impact damage, a build focusing on status effects and heavy attacks is ideal. Modding for Viral or Corrosive status will enhance its damage output against various enemy types, while heavy attack efficiency and damage will capitalize on its unique Grendel synergy and large slam radius.
Melee
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SET: Melee
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SET: Melee
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 |
| Sacrificial Steel | +220% Critical Chance (x2 for Heavy Attacks); x1.33 Damage to Sentients |
| Primed Pressure Point | +165% Melee Damage |
| Gladiator Might | +60% Critical Damage |
| Corrupt Charge | +30 Initial Combo; -50% Combo Duration |
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 for effective status application.
- Unique large slam radius for crowd control.
- Grendel synergy provides crowd control immunity during heavy attacks.
- Primarily deals Impact damage, effective against Shields.
- Direct upgrade to the base Masseter.
Cons
- Relies on heavy attacks for optimal Grendel synergy.
- Impact damage is less effective against Grineer armor.
- Blade rotation mechanic can be visually distracting.
The Masseter Prime is a formidable heavy blade, especially when paired with Grendel. Its high status chance and unique slam attack properties make it a strong contender for players seeking a weapon with both damage and crowd control capabilities. While its primary damage type is Impact, strategic modding can mitigate this limitation.