Build it. The Phantasma Prime offers exceptional sustained damage and status application with its continuous beam. Its primary weakness is the damage ramp-up mechanic.
When wielded by Revenant or Revenant Prime, the Phantasma Prime’s magazine size is increased by 4 rounds.
The Phantasma Prime is the upgraded version of the Phantasma beam shotgun, featuring improved critical chance, critical multiplier, and beam range. It was released alongside Revenant Prime and Tatsu Prime.
This weapon’s primary fire release six continuous beams with pinpoint accuracy and infinite body punch through. It boasts one of the highest fire rates among shotguns, consuming 0.5 ammo per damage tick.
Its alternate fire charges to release a plasma bomb that explodes and then deploys five seeking projectiles. Both the bomb and projectiles guarantee an Impact proc, with the explosion bypassing line of sight and penetrating walls.
How to get the Phantasma Prime
- The Phantasma 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.
- Blueprint: Lith A9, Lith C11, Meso G5, Meso W5, Neo Z10 and 2 more (vaulted relics).
- Stock: Lith P6, Meso P11, Meso P14, Neo P6, Axi C9 and 1 more (vaulted relics; the rare slot in Lith P6, Meso P11).
- Barrel: Lith P8, Meso P10, Meso P13, Neo P8 (vaulted relics; the rare slot in Lith P8, Meso P10).
- Receiver: Lith B10, Lith T10, Lith T13, Meso C8, Meso K4 and 4 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 | Primary |
|---|---|
| Mastery Rank | 14 |
| Trigger | HELD |
| Noise | Alarming |
| Fire Rate | 12 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| Magazine | 11 |
| Reload | 0.5 s |
| Multishot | 6 |
| Critical Chance | 11% |
| Critical Multiplier | 1.9x |
| Status Chance | 22.2% |
| Set Price | 50p on warframe.market (48h average) |
| Riven Disposition | (0.8) |
| Damage | 15 total |
|---|---|
| Impact | 5 |
| Radiation | 10 |
The Phantasma Prime has a low critical chance of 11% and a critical multiplier of 1.9x, indicating a preference for status-based builds. Its riven disposition is 0.8, which is low, reflecting its general power level.
Builds
Given its high status chance and low critical stats, a status-focused build is optimal. Mod for viral or corrosive damage, depending on the target faction, and prioritize multishot and fire rate to maximize status application. The innate Radiation damage provides a good foundation for these elemental combinations.
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Shotgun| Mod | Why it’s here |
|---|---|
| Primed Point Blank | +165% Damage |
| Hell’s Chamber | +120% Multishot |
| Galvanized Hell | +110% Multishot; On Kill: +30% Multishot for 20s. Stacks up to 4x. |
| Galvanized Savvy | +80% Status Chance; On Kill: +40% Direct Damage per Status Type affecting the target for 20s. Stacks up to 2x. |
| Blaze | +60% Damage; +60% Heat |
| Toxic Barrage | +60% Toxin; +60% Status Chance |
| Frigid Blast | +60% Cold; +60% Status Chance |
| Accelerated Blast | +60% Fire Rate; +60% Puncture |
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
- Very high overall status chance
- Highest base damage among held-trigger primary weapons
- Fastest reload speed among primary shotguns
- Pinpoint accuracy with infinite body punch through on primary fire
- Alternate fire bypasses line of sight and penetrates walls
Cons
- Primary fire damage ramps up over time and decays
- Limited range of 25 meters on primary fire
- Alternate fire projectile has travel time and causes self-stagger
- Low ammo pickup
The Phantasma Prime excels in sustained damage and status application, making it a formidable weapon for clearing groups and dealing with high-health targets. While its damage ramp-up and limited range require some adaptation, its unique mechanics and high status potential make it a strong contender in the primary weapon category. Pairing it with Revenant further enhances its magazine capacity, providing even more sustained firepower.