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Dragon Nikana

The Dragon Nikana is forged from ancient Tenno steel. This is a master's weapon, only the most worthy of Tenno may wield it.

Details

Total damage188
Critical chance22 %
Critical multiplier×2
Status chance22 %
Attack speed1
Range2.5 m
Follow-through0.7
Combo duration5 s
Heavy attack940
Slam attack564
Slide attack376
Riven disposition●●●●○

Damage

Slash159.8
Puncture18.8
Impact9.4

Attack modes

Attack modesDamageCritical chanceCritical multiplierStatus chance
Normal AttackImpact 9.4, Slash 159.8, Puncture 18.822 %×222 %
Slam AttackImpact 37622 %×210 %
Heavy Slam AttackBlast 56422 %×210 %

Polarities

Madurai Vazarin · Stance polarity Madurai

Components

Argon Crystal
+4 more sources
Blueprint
  • Market: 30,000 credits
Oxium ×75
+4 more sources

Foundry

Credits5,000
Build time12 h

Market

Blueprint (credits)30,000
Built item (platinum)275

History · 7

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  1. Iceblade of Narin: The Icebind: Hotfix 44.1.3
    • ChangedDragon Nikana: 1.15->1.2
  2. The War Within: Update 19.2.0
    • FixedFixed incorrect textures being used when equipping the Ryu Nikana Skin on the Dragon Nikana.
    • FixedFixed a floating attachment when equipping the Ryu Nikana Skin on the Dragon Nikana.
  3. Update 16.3: The New Protocols
    • FixedFixed attachments to the Dragon Nikana’s sheathe not displaying properly.
  4. Warframe: Sanctuary
    • FixedFixed the Dragon Nikana’s Hilt appearing as orange even with no color selected.
  5. Update 15.16 + Tactical Alert!
    • ChangedThe energy flowing within this sheath changes to match the blade within it. The Nikana will cause the energy to flow like the current of a river, while the Dragon Nikana causes the sheath to rage with molten fury.
  6. Hotfix 13.3.1
    • FixedImproved the tintability on the Dragon Nikana.
  7. Hotfix 13.0.6+13.0.7+13.0.7.1
    • FixedFixed the accessory offsets on the Dragon Nikana and made them match that of the Nikana.