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Okina Prime

Build and guide

Build it. Okina Prime offers a strong foundation for a melee weapon, especially with its Incarnon Genesis. Its main weakness is a low critical chance without Incarnon.

Unique trait: Movement Speed Bonus

Grants a 5% Movement Speed bonus when held (i.e. melee mode or quick melee). It takes an Incarnon Genesis adapter from the Steel Path Circuit, which is where most of its 2026 power comes from.

The Okina Prime is the Primed version of the Okina dual sai, offering a direct upgrade to its base counterpart. It was released alongside Protea Prime and Velox Prime.

This weapon primarily deals Slash damage, making it effective against most enemy types. It features an innate Vazarin polarity in its stance slot and two Madurai polarities.

Players can further enhance the Okina Prime with an Incarnon Genesis, obtainable from The Circuit’s Steel Path after completing The Duviri Paradox and Angels of the Zariman, and unlocking The Steel Path.

How to get the Okina Prime

  1. The Okina 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.
  2. Blade: Lith C12, Lith L5, Lith L7, Meso T7, Axi B8 and 2 more (vaulted relics).
  3. Blueprint: Lith O4, Neo O2, Neo O3, Axi O6 (vaulted relics; the rare slot in Lith O4, Neo O2).
  4. Handle: Lith Z4, Meso A8, Meso G7, Meso L3, Meso Y1 and 2 more (vaulted relics).
  5. 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.
  6. 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

ClassMelee
Mastery Rank12
Attack Speed1.17
Range1.7 m
Blocking Angle50°
Combo Duration5 s
Follow Through0.8
Wind Up0.5 s
Slam Attack368
Heavy Attack368
Critical Chance30%
Critical Multiplier2.6x
Status Chance24%
Set Price59p on warframe.market (48h average)
Riven Disposition (0.7)
Damage184 total
Impact9.2
Puncture64.4
Slash110.4

The Okina Prime has a riven disposition of 0.7, which is low. This means rivens for this weapon will provide smaller stat bonuses compared to weapons with higher dispositions.

Builds

Given its high status chance and primary Slash damage, a hybrid build focusing on both critical hits (especially with Incarnon) and status effects is ideal. Without Incarnon, a pure status build is more effective.

15
Condition Overload
Condition Overload
+80% Melee Damage per Status Type affecting the target
Melee
14
Blood Rush
Blood Rush
+40% Critical Chance stacks with Combo Multiplier
Melee
9
Weeping Wounds
Weeping Wounds
+40% Status Chance per Combo Multiplier
Melee
9
Organ Shatter
Organ Shatter
+90% Critical Damage
Melee
14
Primed Reach
Primed Reach
+3 Range
Melee
9
Berserker Fury
Berserker Fury
On Melee Kill: +35% Attack Speed for 10s. Stacks up to 2x.
Melee
14
Primed Pressure Point
Primed Pressure Point
+165% Melee Damage
Melee
7
Virulent Scourge
Virulent Scourge
+60% Toxin
+60% Status Chance
Melee
ModWhy 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 Reach+3 Range
Berserker FuryOn Melee Kill: +35% Attack Speed for 10s. Stacks up to 2x.
Primed Pressure Point+165% Melee Damage
Virulent Scourge+60% Toxin; +60% Status Chance

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 base Slash damage
  • Good status chance
  • Incarnon Genesis available for significant power boost
  • Provides a 5% movement speed bonus
  • Two innate Madurai polarities

Cons

  • Low base critical chance without Incarnon
  • Low riven disposition
  • Requires Incarnon Genesis for optimal performance

The Okina Prime is a solid melee weapon that truly shines with its Incarnon Genesis. Its innate Slash damage and high status chance make it a strong contender for hybrid builds. While its base critical chance is low, the Incarnon form significantly raise its damage potential, making it a worthwhile investment for players seeking a powerful melee option.

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