Conclave:Dragon Nikana

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

The Dragon Nikana is a powerful katana of Tenno design, based off the Nikana. It was released in {{#vardefine:Update|Update 13.0 }}{{#var:Update}}.

This weapon can be sold for 5,000File:Credits64.png‍ **5,000**.

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Players can obtain the blueprint in the marketplace for 30,000File:Credits64.png‍ **30,000**. Players may also buy the Dragon Nikana from the Market for File:Platinum64.png‍ **275**.

## Characteristics

This weapon deals primarily  damage.

**Advantages**

* Third highest base damage of all single-handed weapons.
	+ High  damage – effective against health.
* Good critical and status chances.
* Has one File:Madurai Pol.svg and one File:Vazarin Pol.svg polarity.

**Disadvantages**

* Low  and  damage – less effective against armor and shields.
* Short knockdown radius on slam attacks.

**Comparisons**
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## Weapon Loadouts

* See Category:Conclave:Dragon Nikana Build to see how players mod this weapon.
* See Category:Conclave:Dragon Nikana Guides for guides on how to use this weapon effectively.
* For more general help with weapons, you may wish to browse Category:Weapon Guides.

## Notes

* The default strikes of the Nikanas lash out quickly, but have noticeably longer *delay* before the next swing. This should be noted if you are particular about hit timing.
* Before {{#vardefine:Update|Hotfix 13.0.1 }}{{#var:Update}}, the Dragon Nikana appeared alongside the normal Nikana in the Market with the same name as the regular version, causing some confusion due to its superior stats despite looking like an identical weapon. This has been changed to reflect the Dragon Nikana being a separate weapon.
* The Dragon Nikana was previously unlockable via Clan research, requiring the Nikana to the researched. {{#vardefine:Update|Hotfix 13.0.3 }}{{#var:Update}} removed the Dragon Nikana from the Tenno Lab, and a conversion blueprint was made available in the Market to allow Nikana users to upgrade to the Dragon Nikana.
* Despite being a variant of the Nikana, the Dragon Nikana is considered its own weapon in regards to Riven Mods. As such, the Dragon Nikana's Riven mods can become much stronger due to its full 5/5 Riven Disposition, while the standard Nikana and by extension Nikana Prime have only 1/5.

## Trivia

* This weapon is the first of its kind to have an enhancement prefix of *Dragon*.
	+ Though a Tenno weapon, "Dragon" is the second prefix, with "Dex" being the first, that doesn't follow the normal upgrade path, becoming Primes. Possibly due in part to the fact that neither are constructed with Orokin technology.
* The Dragon Nikana's scabbard colors are customized from the Attachments tab, rather than the main Appearance tab colors.
	+ The dangling strip by the scabbard is customized through the main Appearance tab, however.

## Media

* Dragon.png
* DragonNikanaCodex.pngDragon Nikana in Codex
* ZiP's Dragon Nikana.jpgDragon Nikana's look as of 13.0.1
* Warframe0098.jpgThe Dragon Nikana's idle stance.
* 53k.jpg
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## Patch History

{{#vardefine:Update|Update 19.2 }}{{#var:Update}}
* Fixed incorrect textures being used when equipping the Ryu Nikana Skin on the Dragon Nikana.
* Fixed a floating attachment when equipping the Ryu Nikana Skin on the Dragon Nikana.

{{#vardefine:Update|Update 17.1 }}{{#var:Update}}

* The Nikana and Dragon Nikana have been enabled for use in Conclave.

{{#vardefine:Update|Hotfix 13.3.1 }}{{#var:Update}}

* Improved the tintability on the Dragon Nikana.

{{#vardefine:Update|Hotfix 13.0.6 }}{{#var:Update}}

* Fixed the accessory offsets on the Dragon Nikana and made them match that of the Nikana.

{{#vardefine:Update|Hotfix 13.0.3 }}{{#var:Update}}

* Removed the Dragon Nikana from Clan Research and added in a new conversion blueprint to the Market. This will allow users to upgrade their Nikana to the Dragon Nikana without having to first research said weapon.
	+ NOTE: The Dragon Nikana Blueprint requires a Mastery Rank of 8 to be used
* Improved the visuals on cloth accessories on the Dragon Nikana.

{{#vardefine:Update|Hotfix 13.0.2 }}{{#var:Update}}

* Fixed description for Dragon Nikana and touched up icon.

{{#vardefine:Update|Hotfix 13.0.1 }}{{#var:Update}}

* Fixed an issue where the DRAGON NIKANA appeared as the regular NINKANA.

{{#vardefine:Update|Update 13.0 }}{{#var:Update}}

* Introduced as the Nikana alongside the regular Nikana.

## See also

* Nikana, the regular version of this weapon.
* Nikana Prime, the prime version of the Nikana.

* Secondary
* Melee
* Archwing
* Research
* Prime
* Sentinel

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