Amp


 * For Octavia's ability, see Amp (Ability).

Operator Amps are modular weapons that can be used by Tenno Operators to enhance their combat capability. Appearing as gauntlets worn on their right forearms, these Amps improve upon the Operator's Void Beam, making them more effective at ranged combat. Apart from enhancing the Void Beam's stats, Amps also gives Void Beam its own separate energy gauge from the Operator's main Void Energy pool, allowing them to fire Void Beam without hindering the effectiveness of their other powers.

As Amps are modular, they are crafted from three components whose interchangeable parts can be mixed and matched to provide different stats and abilities. This allows a player to create an Amp with the features they desire using the provided component parts. Players are also able to name an Amp they crafted for a further level of customization.

Acquisition
Amps can only be acquired once players have completed both the Saya's Vigil and The War Within quests, and then visiting the Quills enclave on Cetus. The Quills will give the player their first premade Amp, the Mote Amp, however to get more Amps players must increase their Standing with the Quills to be able to purchase the blueprint parts necessary to craft them.

Mechanics
An Operator Amp consists of three components: the Prism, the Scaffold, and the Brace.

Prism
Prisms affect the Void Beam's Primary fire mode mechanics. Certain Prisms can change the type of shot fired by Void Beam from the traditional straight stream of energy to a completely different type.

Scaffold
Scaffolds affect the Void Beam's Secondary fire mode mechanics (default ).

Brace
Braces provide various Bonus stat effects, mainly dealing with ammo economy.

Crafting
Before players can craft an Amp, they must first purchase the blueprints for the parts they desire from Quill Onkko, which is available for Standing, after which these parts must then be constructed at the Foundry.

Once the component parts have been crafted, players must return to Onkko and select the Amp Assembly option. Here, players must choose the crafted components they have available to form the weapon. Once a Prism, Scaffold and Brace are selected, the player will be shown a preview of the weapon's appearance, along with the weapon's stats. If the weapon is satisfactory, players can then proceed with the Build Amp action, which will instantly craft the weapon for a fee.

Gilding
Gilding is the process wherein an Amp's full functionality is unlocked. To Gild a weapon, players can visit Onkko and ask about 'Other Services', then pressing the Gild option and finally selecting the Amp that will be Gilded. Players will then be asked to give the Amp a custom name, after which the Gilding process can be performed for.

Players must have Adherent rank with the Quills to perform Gilding, and only Rank 30 Amps can be Gilded. Gilding resets the weapon to rank 0, but grants improved stats, the ability to install a Focus Lens, the ability to color the Amp, and Mastery Rank experience from leveling the device.

A gilded crafted Amp gains +10% Critical Chance, +0.5x Critical Multiplier, and +10% Status Chance. The default Mote Amp does not gain any stat increase.

Bugs

 * Despite Amps being labelled as having "Alarming" noise levels, the actual weapons are silent.