Build it. Pangolin Prime offers high base damage and innate Slash, making it a strong contender for melee builds. Its main weakness is a lower critical multiplier compared to some other top-tier melee weapons.
Slam Radial Damage deals Puncture damage and has a guaranteed Slash proc in addition to the Impact proc. This does not affect heavy slam attacks.
The Pangolin Prime is the primed variant of the Pangolin Sword, offering a direct upgrade in performance. It was released alongside Titania Prime and Corinth Prime.
This melee weapon boasts a high base damage, primarily dealing Slash damage. Its unique slam attack mechanic guarantees a Slash proc, enhancing its damage potential against various enemy types.
With innate Madurai polarities, the Pangolin Prime provides flexibility for modding, allowing for powerful builds right out of the gate.
How to get the Pangolin Prime
- The Pangolin 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.
- Blade: Lith N7, Lith S11, Neo S14, Axi A11, Axi A13 and 3 more (vaulted relics).
- Handle: Meso N10, Meso R3, Meso S11, Neo N13, Neo N17 and 3 more (vaulted relics).
- Blueprint: Lith P5, Meso P3, Neo P1, Neo P3, Neo P5 and 1 more (vaulted relics; the rare slot in Lith P5, Meso P3).
- 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 | 0.92 |
| Range | 2.5 m |
| Blocking Angle | 50° |
| Combo Duration | 5 s |
| Follow Through | 0.6 |
| Wind Up | 0.6 s |
| Slam Attack | 744 |
| Heavy Attack | 1240 |
| Critical Chance | 26% |
| Critical Multiplier | 2.2x |
| Status Chance | 30% |
| Set Price | 30p on warframe.market (48h average) |
| Riven Disposition | (1.05) |
| Damage | 248 total |
|---|---|
| Impact | 12.4 |
| Puncture | 37.2 |
| Slash | 198.4 |
The Pangolin Prime has a riven disposition of 1.05, which is on the lower side. This means rivens for this weapon will provide smaller stat bonuses compared to weapons with higher dispositions.
Builds
Given its high base damage and guaranteed Slash procs on slam attacks, a hybrid build focusing on both critical chance and status chance is ideal. Prioritize mods that boost Slash damage and overall damage output, while also ensuring a respectable critical hit rate for consistent damage.
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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 Reach | +3 Range |
| Primed Pressure Point | +165% Melee Damage |
| Gladiator Might | +60% Critical Damage |
| Berserker Fury | On Melee Kill: +35% Attack Speed for 10s. Stacks up to 2x. |
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
- Second highest base damage of all swords
- Primarily deals Slash damage, which is highly effective
- Guaranteed Slash proc on slam radial damage
- Innate Madurai polarities for easier modding
- Good critical chance for a hybrid build
Cons
- Lower critical multiplier compared to some top-tier melee weapons
- Riven disposition is on the lower side
- Currently Prime Vaulted, making acquisition of components more challenging
The Pangolin Prime is a formidable melee weapon, excelling with its high base damage and innate Slash procs. While its critical multiplier is not the highest, a well-rounded hybrid build can leverage its strengths to great effect. Its unique slam attack mechanic provides consistent Slash procs, making it a reliable choice for various content.