Astilla Prime

Astilla Prime is the primed variant of , acting as a direct upgrade. Astilla Prime was released alongside and .
==Characteristics==
*This weapon deals primarily damage.
*Fires a single slug every shot instead of individual pellets.
**Slugs have a guaranteed proc.
*Slugs explode in a 2.4 meter radius after impacting a surface or enemy.
**Initial hit and explosion apply status separately.
**Explosion does not need direct line of sight to deal damage and will penetrate walls.
*Innate two and one polarities.
==Acquisition==
===Vaultings===
*On March 15th, 2023, Astilla Prime, along with and , entered the Prime Vault and were retired from the reward tables. Any preexisting components or fully-built items will remain as is.
==Notes==
*As a Signature Weapon, Astilla Prime gains a bonus effect with or , gaining an additional 80 Ammo Maximum, for a total of 200.
*Similar to its standard counterpart, because of the weapon's firing mechanics, the Astilla Prime can be practically treated as a mid-ranged assault rifle that uses shotgun mods. But due to the explosive effects of its slugs, the gun is deceptively effective at crowd control.
==Trivia==
*"Astilla" is Spanish for "splinter".
*Upon reloading, the Astilla Prime makes a loud "ping" noise in a manner similar to the M1 Garand, an American semi-automatic rifle.
==Media==
File:AstillaVolnusPoster.jpg|Poster for Astilla Prime and Volnus Prime
File:Guide to Astilla Prime & Builds - Warframe
Astilla Prime Build 2021 (Guide) - The Glass Cannon - Warframe
==Patch History==
==See Also==
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