Build it. The Vasto is a solid semi-automatic secondary with a high critical chance, especially with its Incarnon Genesis. Its main weakness is a low ammo capacity.
It takes an Incarnon Genesis adapter from the Steel Path Circuit, which is where most of its 2026 power comes from.
The Vasto is a powerful and effective revolver, balancing damage and fire rate. It features a high critical chance, good accuracy, and a quick reload, making it a reliable choice for many engagements.
Initially introduced in Update 9.3, the Vasto has seen several adjustments over time, including an increase in Mastery Rank requirement and significant buffs to its critical chance, critical damage, and status chance in Update 22.12. Update 32.2 also rebalanced its fire rate and damage for semi-automatic weapons.
The Vasto can be further enhanced with an Incarnon Genesis adapter, transforming it and granting new strengths. This makes it a viable option for higher-level content, including the Steel Path.
How to get the Vasto
- Purchase the Vasto blueprint from the Market for credits.
- Acquire the Vasto Incarnon Genesis from The Circuit’s Steel Path after completing The Duviri Paradox and Angels of the Zariman, and unlocking The Steel Path.
The Vasto is a requisite weapon for crafting the Akvasto and Redeemer.
Stats
| Class | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Mastery Rank | 4 |
| Trigger | SEMI |
| Noise | Alarming |
| Fire Rate | 2.5 |
| Accuracy | 16 |
| Magazine | 6 |
| Reload | 1 s |
| Critical Chance | 20% |
| Critical Multiplier | 1.8x |
| Status Chance | 8% |
| Riven Disposition | (1.4) |
| Damage | 90 total |
|---|---|
| Impact | 22.5 |
| Puncture | 22.5 |
| Slash | 45 |
The Vasto has a high riven disposition of 1.4, making rivens for this weapon potentially very powerful and valuable for boosting its stats significantly.
Builds
Given its high critical chance and decent status chance, a hybrid critical and status build is recommended. Focus on boosting critical stats for damage output while also applying status effects to weaken enemies. The semi-automatic nature means fire rate can be important for sustained damage, but recoil management is also key.
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Pistol| Mod | Why it’s here |
|---|---|
| Hornet Strike | +220% Damage |
| Barrel Diffusion | +120% Multishot |
| Lethal Torrent | +60% Fire Rate; +60% Multishot |
| Galvanized Diffusion | +110% Multishot; On Kill: +30% Multishot for 20s. Stacks up to 4x. |
| Primed Pistol Gambit | +187% Critical Chance |
| Primed Target Cracker | +110% Critical Damage |
| Pistol Pestilence | +60% Toxin; +60% Status Chance |
| Frostbite | +60% Cold; +60% Status Chance |
Secondary Merciless is the pick: stacking damage on kills with faster reloads. Secondary Encumber for a status build (a chance at a second random proc), Secondary Deadhead if you land headshots.
Reviewed September 2026.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High critical chance
- Good accuracy
- Quick reload speed
- Incarnon Genesis available for significant power boost
- High riven disposition
Cons
- Low ammo capacity
- Moderate recoil
- Semi-automatic trigger requires consistent input
- Primarily Slash damage, which is less effective against armored targets without status procs
The Vasto is a classic revolver that, with the right build and its Incarnon Genesis, can become a formidable secondary weapon. Its high critical chance and good accuracy make it a satisfying weapon to use, especially for players who enjoy semi-automatic gameplay. While its ammo capacity can be a concern, proper modding and arcane choices can mitigate this weakness, allowing it to excel in various mission types.