WeaponVaulted
Nikana Prime
Prime Weapon Farming Guide
An ancient blade predating the fall of the Orokin Empire. Forged using techniques lost over the centuries, the edge remains sharper than that of any modern Nikana.
"Market forces dictate that you need to evolve or die."
Nikana Prime is Vaulted. It moved into the vault on December 12, 2017, but can appear during Prime Resurgence events. Players looking to obtain it have to trade with other players for the relics or the parts. For more efficient runs, you can purchase the rare relics and run a radiant group.
Farming Overview & Stats
Farming Stats
Parts3
Unique Relics18
Weapon Stats
Damage198
Status28%
Requirements
MR Requirement12
VaultedYes
Nikana Prime vs Nikana
| Stat | Nikana | Nikana Prime | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Damage | 142.0 | 198.0 | +39% |
| Critical Chance | 16.0% | 28.0% | +75% |
| Critical Multiplier | 2.0x | 2.4x | +20% |
| Status Chance | 16.0% | 28.0% | +75% |
| Fire Rate | 0.92 | 1.08 | +18% |
The Primed variants offer improved stats over the base versions, and most importantly better armor which is what we call truly end-game.
Crafting Requirements
Credits Cost
15,000
Build Time
12 hours
Rush Cost
50 Platinum
Required Components
1×
Blade
1×
Blueprint
1×
Hilt
15×
Orokin Cell
Required Parts & Source Relics
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7 Source RelicsFarming Strategy & Tips
Optimal Approach:
- Focus on rare items first as they are the hardest to obtain. Use groups to increase chances.
- Accumulate Void Traces and run upgraded relics for better rewards.
- You can use recruitment chat to find "Radiant Share" groups.
Refinement Tips:
- Always refine relics to Radiant for the Rare items.
- Exceptional is a good balance for Uncommon (Silver) items.
- Save Void Traces by keeping relics Intact for Common items. Use the drop percentages to decide what to do.
About the Author
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Vikas Bhatt
Warframe veteran with 4,000+ hours of gameplay, playing since the "Void Keys" era. With over ten years of editorial experience, he specializes in relic farming optimization and Prime acquisition strategies. Vikas's articles have been featured on multiple gaming outlets like IGN, Gamespot, Kotaku to name a few. He is also the founder of Warframe Relics.
