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| name = Ballista
  
| name = Ballista
 
| image = BallistaDE.png
  
| image = BallistaDE.png
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| introduced = {{ver|7}}
 
| faction = Grineer
  
| faction = Grineer
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| planet = [[Mercury]] <br/> [[Earth]] <br/> [[Mars]] <br/> [[Saturn]] <br/> [[Uranus]] <br/> [[Ceres]] <br/> [[Sedna]] <br/> [[Phobos]] <br/>
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| tileset = [[Grineer Asteroid]] <br/> [[Grineer Forest]] <br/> [[Grineer Galleon]] <br/>[[Grineer Settlement]] <br/> [[Grineer Shipyard]] <br/> [[Orokin Moon]]
 
| type = Sniper
  
| type = Sniper
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| weapon = [[Vulkar]]<br/>[[Stun Baton]]
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| weapon = {{Weapon|Vulkar}}<br>{{Weapon|Sheev}} ([[Disarm]]ed)
 
| clonedflesh = 100
  
| clonedflesh = 100
 
| flesh =
 
| flesh =
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| ferritearmor = 100
  
| ferritearmor = 100
 
| alloyarmor =
 
| alloyarmor =
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| baseexperience = 200
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| baseexperience = 150
 
| baselevel = 1
  
| baselevel = 1
 
| abilities =
 
| abilities =
 
| specialbodyparts = Head: 2.0x
  
| specialbodyparts = Head: 2.0x
 
| unprotectedbodyparts =
 
| unprotectedbodyparts =
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|codex_scans = 5
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| codex_scans = 5
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| notes = Long Ranged Sniper.
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|mod_drops = [[Fusion Core]] {{text|gray|0.938%}}<br>[[Organ Shatter]] {{text|gray|0.938%}}<br>[[Fusion Core]] 0.281% <br> [[Stormbringer]] 0.281%<br>[[Fusion Core]] {{text|#cc9900|0.063%}}
  
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| other_drops = Tharsis Brown [[Pigment]]
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|notes = Long Ranged Sniper.
  
 
}}
  
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''Cho vũ khí với tên tương tự, xem [[Ballistica]].''
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''For the similarly named weapon, see {{Weapon|Ballistica}}.''
   
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'''Ballista''' is a [[Grineer]] female sniper which uses [[Vulkar]]s for long range support. While they have a slower fire rate, Ballista deals more damage, and are harder to hit
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<section begin=intro />'''Ballistas''' are [[Grineer]] female units that utilize the {{Weapon|Vulkar}} for long range support. While they have a slower fire rate than other Grineer units, Ballistas deal more damage and are smaller targets.<section end=intro />
   
 
==Notes==
  
==Notes==
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*In spite of their role as a long-ranged unit, they seem to have similar tactics used by regular Grineer [[Lancer]]s.
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*They use the same tactics as [[Lancer]]s although they are long range supports.
  
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*The Vulkar deals a high amount of {{Icon|Proc|Impact|Text}} damaga, destroying Shields rapidly. Also, though not common, {{Icon|Proc|Slash|Text}} procs will deal more damage.
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*Like all standard Grineer, her Vulkar can do devastating {{Icon|Proc|Impact|Text}} damage to shields when it hits such targets and has a fairly high chance to proc. Although more rare, {{Icon|Proc|Slash|Text}} procs can occur which are more deadly than other Grineer weapons due to its high base damage.
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*Ballista will fire 3-round-bursts when they are in a corner, and those shots have the same damage as when shot under normal circumstances.
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*Ballista can perform a quick, three shot burst when blind-firing from around a corner with each shot dealing as much damage as they normally would under regular circumstances, making it very deadly.
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*When hit by {{WF|Titania}}'s {{A|Tribute}}, Ballistas produce the Dust buff.
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*Can be found around 5-20 minutes into the mission on Draco, [[Ceres]] for farming.
   
 
==Tactics==
  
==Tactics==
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*Ballista will try to predict your movement before making the lethal shot, zigzagging can avoid this.
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*Ballistas have accurate sniper rifles and will predict the last movement of a moving player before making a lethal shot. Zigzagging maneuvers is advised in order to prevent these shots from being taken.
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*Though slow, Ballistas is considered to be a real nuisance since they can deplete shields in under 3 shots,, and they are often isolated from the Grineer forces.
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*Even though they have a low firing rate, Ballistas can become a serious nuisance as their Vulkars are capable of dropping a player's shields in under 3 shots and they are often isolated from other Grineer allies.
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*Their Vulkars deal significant damage to shields and light armored targets, especially [[Excavation|Excavators]].
   
 
{{InfoboxSide|header=Variants|<tabber>
  
{{InfoboxSide|header=Variants|<tabber>
 
|-|Drekar Ballista=
  
|-|Drekar Ballista=
 
{{EnemyHoriz
  
{{EnemyHoriz
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| name = Drekar Ballista
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| name = Drekar Ballista
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| image = SeaLabBallista.png
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| image = SeaLabBallista.png
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| tileset = [[Grineer Sealab]]
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| tileset = [[Grineer Sealab]]
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| weapon = [[Vulkar]]
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| introduced = {{ver|17}}
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| weapon = {{Weapon|Vulkar}}<br>{{Weapon|Sheev}} ([[Disarm]]ed)
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|clonedflesh = 100
  
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|ferritearmor = 100
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| clonedflesh = 100
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| ferritearmor = 100
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|baseexperience= 200
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| baseexperience = 150
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|baselevel = 1
  
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|codex_scans = 5
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| baselevel = 1
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| codex_scans = 5
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|mod_drops = [[Fusion Core]] {{text|gray|0.938%}}<br />[[Organ Shatter]] {{text|gray|0.938%}}<br> [[Fusion Core]] 0.563%<br />[[Fusion Core]] {{text|#cc9900|0.031%}}<br>[[Toxic Flight]] {{text|#cc9900|0.031%}}
  
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}}
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|-|Kuva Ballista=
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{{EnemyHoriz
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| name = Kuva Ballista
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| image = FortressGrineerFemale.png
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| tileset = [[Grineer Asteroid Fortress]]
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| weapon = {{Weapon|Vulkar}}<br>{{Weapon|Sheev}} ([[Disarm]]ed)
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| clonedflesh = 100
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| ferritearmor = 100
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| baseexperience = 150
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| baselevel = 1
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| codex_scans = 5
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}}
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* Has no Eximus variant.
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|-|Tusk Ballista=
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{{EnemyHoriz
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| name = Tusk Ballista
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| image = EidolonGrineerFemale.png
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| tileset = [[Plains of Eidolon]]
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| introduced = {{ver|Plains of Eidolon}}
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| weapon = {{Weapon|Vulkar}}<br>Anti-air Rockets<br>{{Weapon|Sheev}} ([[Disarm]]ed)
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| clonedflesh = 100
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| ferritearmor = 100
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| baseexperience = 150
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| baselevel = 1
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| codex_scans = 5
 
}}
  
}}
 
</tabber>
  
</tabber>
 
}}
  
}}
   
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==Trivia==
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==Thông tin thêm==
  
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*Ballistas appeared in {{ver|7}}.
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*Ballistas were added in {{ver|7}}.
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*Originally, Ballista used [[Snipetron]] as of {{ver|8}}.
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*Ballistas originally wielded {{Weapon|Snipetron}}s prior to {{ver|8}}.
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*Following {{ver|15}}, [[Anemic Agility]] was added into her drop table, and removed in {{ver|15.7.2|fix}}.
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*Following {{ver|15}}, {{M|Anemic Agility}} was added to the Ballista's drop tables, then later removed in {{ver|15.7.2}}.
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**According to changelog, Anemic Agility ''"was only meant to be dropped in [[Orokin Vault|Orokin Derelict Vaults]]."''
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**According to the changelog, Anemic Agility ''"was only ever intended to drop in [[Orokin Vault|Orokin Derelict Vaults]]."''
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*Drekar Ballista used to have the [[Health]] and [[Armor]] of [[Heavy Gunner#Variants]], insted of their own. This was fixed in {{ver|17.2.3|fix}}.
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*The Drekar Ballista originally used the [[health]] and [[armor]] values of [[Heavy Gunner#Variants|Heavy Gunner Variants]], rather than that of standard Ballistas. This was corrected in {{ver|17.2.3}}.
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==Bugs==
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*Their shots will fire regardless if they are knocked down or radgolled. If they begin to "charge" their shot, their shot will fire even if they are limp on the ground from a melee slam attack or otherwise. Due to their high damage and deadly accuracy, this means certain death.
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*If morale is broken in exterminate missions, and Ballista charges her shot, the charged shot is still fired even when fleeing from player or taking cover.
   
 
==Media==
  
==Media==
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<gallery type="slideshow" position="center" widths="600" navigation="true">
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Grineer Ballista Vulkar.jpg|Grineer Ballista.
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Grineer Ballista Vulkar.jpg|A Grineer Ballista.
 
CBballista2.png
  
CBballista2.png
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Ballista.jpg|Ballista before U8 with a Snipetron.
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Ballista.jpg|Ballista prior to U8 with the Snipetron.
 
CBBallista2.jpg
  
CBBallista2.jpg
 
CBBallista.jpg
  
CBBallista.jpg
 
File:ballistacodex.png
  
File:ballistacodex.png
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DrekarBallista.PNG|Drekar Ballista
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DrekarBallistaScarf.PNG|Another Drekar Ballista, without a mask
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
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==Patch History==
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{{Scrollbox/Article|
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{{ver|17.2.3}}
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*Fixed the Drekar Ballistas incorrectly using the stats for Heavy Gunners.
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{{ver|15.7.2}}
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*Removed the Anemic Agility Mod from the Grineer Ballista's drop table. This was only ever intended to drop in Orokin Derelict Vaults.
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{{ver|7}}
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*Introduced.
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}}
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{{Ver/Lu|24.5.6}}
   
 
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Revision as of 23:47, 5 February 2020

For the similarly named weapon, see Ballistica Ballistica.

Ballistas are Grineer female units that utilize the Vulkar Vulkar for long range support. While they have a slower fire rate than other Grineer units, Ballistas deal more damage and are smaller targets.

Notes

  • In spite of their role as a long-ranged unit, they seem to have similar tactics used by regular Grineer Lancers.
  • Like all standard Grineer, her Vulkar can do devastating Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage to shields when it hits such targets and has a fairly high chance to proc. Although more rare, Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. procs can occur which are more deadly than other Grineer weapons due to its high base damage.
  • Ballista can perform a quick, three shot burst when blind-firing from around a corner with each shot dealing as much damage as they normally would under regular circumstances, making it very deadly.
  • When hit by TitaniaIcon272 Titania's Tribute130xWhite Tribute, Ballistas produce the Dust buff.
  • Can be found around 5-20 minutes into the mission on Draco, Ceres for farming.

Tactics

  • Ballistas have accurate sniper rifles and will predict the last movement of a moving player before making a lethal shot. Zigzagging maneuvers is advised in order to prevent these shots from being taken.
  • Even though they have a low firing rate, Ballistas can become a serious nuisance as their Vulkars are capable of dropping a player's shields in under 3 shots and they are often isolated from other Grineer allies.
  • Their Vulkars deal significant damage to shields and light armored targets, especially Excavators.

Variants

Drekar Ballista General Drops
SeaLabBallista
 Introduced Update 17.0 (2015-07-31) Mod Drops:
Mod TT 20px Organ Shatter 7.588%
Endo Endo 7.588%
Endo Endo 4.422%
Mod TT 20px Toxic Flight 0.402%
Tileset Grineer Sealab
Weapon Vulkar Vulkar
Sheev Sheev (Disarmed)
Codex Scans 5
Statistics
Cloned Flesh 100
DmgSlashSmall64 ​+ DmgFireSmall64 ​+ DmgViralSmall64 ​+++ DmgImpactSmall64 ​‐ DmgGasSmall64 ​‐‐
Ferrite Armor 100
DmgPunctureSmall64 ​++ DmgCorrosiveSmall64 ​+++ DmgSlashSmall64 ​- DmgBlastSmall64 ​-
Affinity 150
Base Level 1

Kuva Ballista General Drops
FortressGrineerFemale
 Introduced Undetermined Mod Drops:
Mod TT 20px Organ Shatter 1.1382%
Endo Endo 1.1382%
Mod TT 20px Stormbringer 0.3318%
Endo Endo 0.3318%
Endo Endo 0.0603%
Tileset Grineer Asteroid Fortress
Weapon Vulkar Vulkar
Sheev Sheev (Disarmed)
Codex Scans 5
Statistics
Cloned Flesh 100
DmgSlashSmall64 ​+ DmgFireSmall64 ​+ DmgViralSmall64 ​+++ DmgImpactSmall64 ​‐ DmgGasSmall64 ​‐‐
Ferrite Armor 100
DmgPunctureSmall64 ​++ DmgCorrosiveSmall64 ​+++ DmgSlashSmall64 ​- DmgBlastSmall64 ​-
Affinity 150
Base Level 1
  • Has no Eximus variant.

Tusk Ballista General Drops
EidolonGrineerFemale
 Introduced Update 22.0 (2017-10-12) Mod Drops:
Mod TT 20px Organ Shatter 1.1382%
Endo Endo 1.1382%
Mod TT 20px Stormbringer 0.3318%
Endo Endo 0.3318%
Endo Endo 0.0603%
Tileset Plains of Eidolon
Weapon Vulkar Vulkar
Anti-air Rockets
Sheev Sheev (Disarmed)
Codex Scans 5
Statistics
Cloned Flesh 100
DmgSlashSmall64 ​+ DmgFireSmall64 ​+ DmgViralSmall64 ​+++ DmgImpactSmall64 ​‐ DmgGasSmall64 ​‐‐
Ferrite Armor 100
DmgPunctureSmall64 ​++ DmgCorrosiveSmall64 ​+++ DmgSlashSmall64 ​- DmgBlastSmall64 ​-
Affinity 150
Base Level 1

Trivia

Bugs

  • Their shots will fire regardless if they are knocked down or radgolled. If they begin to "charge" their shot, their shot will fire even if they are limp on the ground from a melee slam attack or otherwise. Due to their high damage and deadly accuracy, this means certain death.
  • If morale is broken in exterminate missions, and Ballista charges her shot, the charged shot is still fired even when fleeing from player or taking cover.

Media

Patch History

Hotfix 17.2.3 (2015-08-24)

  • Fixed the Drekar Ballistas incorrectly using the stats for Heavy Gunners.

Hotfix 15.7.2 (2014-12-19)

  • Removed the Anemic Agility Mod from the Grineer Ballista's drop table. This was only ever intended to drop in Orokin Derelict Vaults.

Update 7.0 (2013-03-18)

  • Introduced.

Last updated: Hotfix 24.5.6 (2019-03-26)


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