Prisma

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“…An energy weapon that fries enemies with a high-intensity laser beam. The further its target, the more damage it deals, so make sure to keep the distance between you and your enemy at all times.…” – in-game description

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Purchase Information
In-Game Cost
Real Value
Exp Level
Type
Hardpoint	Heavy
Tier	IV

Base Statistics		Attributes
Level	1	Energy
Damage	2940 per charge	Manual
Range	1,100 meters	Automatic
Reload	13 seconds	RWF
Capacity	40
Unload	4

Introduction

Prisma is a long-range energy weapon used exclusively for sniping. At optimum (max) range, it deals some of the highest damage per second (DPS) of any weapon in the game.

Prisma suffers from some notable drawbacks. First, it is the only weapon in the game that loses damage potential as range decreases (see table below). Second, while the weapon benefits from a relatively short unload time, it suffers from a long reload time. This leaves the operator vulnerable to enemies with the ability to close rapidly before the weapon is fully reloaded. This is offset somewhat by the fact that Prisma is a reload while fire (RWF) weapon, meaning that it does not have to wait for a complete magazine reload before firing again.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Very long range weapon (1,100m)
• Very high damage at long range
• Quick unload time
• Reload while firing
• Energy weapon bypasses Ancile shielding

Cons

• Damage decreases as range decreases
• Long reload time
• Bright solid firing beam immediatley alerts enemies to your position

Strategy

The Prisma is a deadly heavy weapon designed solely for long-range firefights. It’s extremely high damage is compensated for by the fact that its damage gets lower when an enemy approaches.

A common misconception of Prisma is that it is effectively worthless inside of long range. This is not entirley the case. While the weapon certainly suffers at closer ranges, it can still perform somewhat adequately at a range of as little as 450m (~60% damage), due to the fact that its base DPS is so high to begin with.

The most concerning element of the weapon's design isn't so much the damage drop at short range as it is the long reload time. The magazine empties fairly quickly and takes a long time to reload. This means that the user will experience extended periods of "weapons down" time. Skilled Prisma snipers understand that the must be patient for targets to present themselves and be willing to "duck and cover" frequently to maximize Prisma's abilities.

The best way to use Prisma is to combine it with the active module Lock-down Ammo. This way, you can safely lock enemies down and simply kill them or wait for them to die. Another good strategy is to mount Prisma on Erebus, a good and deadly choice. When mounting Prisma on Erebus, use Phase Shift to save yourself when you're low.

Upgrade Cost

Tier color

Tier 4 Mk 1 Level Upgrade cost Upgrade time HH:MM 1 100,000 01:30 2 200,000 02:30 3 400,000 06:00 4 2,000,000 12:00 5 3,000,000 20:00 6 4,000,000 36:00 7 8,000,000 60:00 8 13,000,000 72:00 9 25,000,000 80:00 10 35,000,000 90:00 11 45,000,000 96:00 12 0 00:00 Totals Cost Time [DD:HH:MM] 135.700.000 19:20:00

Tier 4 Mk 2 Level Upgrade cost Upgrade time HH:MM 1 1,000,000 06:00 2 2,000,000 12:00 3 4,000,000 18:00 4 8,000,000 24:00 5 16,000,000 24:00 6 16,000,000 24:00 7 16,000,000 24:00 8 16,000,000 24:00 9 16,000,000 24:00 10 16,000,000 24:00 11 16,000,000 24:00 12 0 00:00 Totals Cost Time [DD:HH:MM] 135.000.000 9:12:00

• NOTE: base level starts at level 1 cost is
• MK2 Upgrade cost 500

Weapons data

96	4	Prisma
In the workshop Yes or No						RWF	Manual	Automatic	Energy
Range	Slot	Type	Min DPS	Max DPS	Unload	Reload	Rate of Fire	Shot Interval	AOE	Ammo	Particles per Shot
1100	Heavy	Energy	29400	100800	4	13	N/A	0.10	N/D	40	1

	MK 1					MK 2
	Damage per shot	Damage per magazine	DPS	Cycle DPS		Damage per shot	Damage per magazine	DPS	Cycle DPS
1	2,940	117600	29400	{{{cycle1}}}	1	8,400	336000	84000	{{{mk2cycle1}}}
2	3,240	129600	32400	{{{cycle2}}}	2	8,560	342400	85600	{{{mk2cycle2}}}
3	3,570	142800	35700	{{{cycle3}}}	3	8,820	352800	88200	{{{mk2cycle3}}}
4	3,930	157200	39300	{{{cycle4}}}	4	8,980	359200	89800	{{{mk2cycle4}}}
5	4,320	172800	43200	{{{cycle5}}}	5	9,150	366000	91500	{{{mk2cycle5}}}
6	4,750	190000	47500	{{{cycle6}}}	6	9,320	372800	93200	{{{mk2cycle6}}}
7	5,230	209200	52300	{{{cycle7}}}	7	9,570	382800	95700	{{{mk2cycle7}}}
8	5,750	230000	57500	{{{cycle8}}}	8	9,660	386400	96600	{{{mk2cycle8}}}
9	6,320	252800	63200	{{{cycle9}}}	9	9,740	389600	97400	{{{mk2cycle9}}}
10	6,950	278000	69500	{{{cycle10}}}	10	9,910	396400	99100	{{{mk2cycle10}}}
11	7,640	305600	76400	{{{cycle11}}}	11	9,990	399600	99900	{{{mk2cycle11}}}
12	8,400	336000	84000	{{{cycle12}}}	12	10,080	403200	100800	{{{mk2cycle12}}}
	Mark 3 Level 1					{{{mk3shot1}}}	{{{mk3magazine1}}}	{{{mk3dps1}}}	{{{mk3cycle1}}}

Damage By Distance

Range	Damage Percentage
1100 meters	100%
880 meters	89%
650 meters	72%
430 meters	59%
210 meters	48%
25 meters	40%

• Note that Damage Percentages are somewhat variable based on target and weapon upgrades.
• Data from this analysis

Update History

Version	Changes
7.4.0	Weapon added to game