Fang Prime features a higher base damage than 
Fang as well as a faster attack speed. The Fang Prime was added in Update 9.0 (2013-07-13).
On October 16th, 2018, Fang Prime, 
Vectis Prime and an exclusive Sugatra were released as Twitch Prime benefits.
This weapon can be sold for 
5,000.
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Rush:  50
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Characteristics[]
This weapon deals primarily 
Puncture damage.
Advantages:
- High
Puncture damage – effective against health. - A polarity.
- High attack speed.
- Stance slot has polarity, matching the Gnashing Payara stance.
Disadvantages:
Comparisons:
- Fang Prime (Normal Attack), compared to Fang (Normal Attack):
- Lower base damage (59.00 vs. 61.00)
- Lower total damage (59 vs. 61)
- Higher attack speed (1.00x animation speed vs. 0.92x animation speed)
- Higher Mastery Rank required (10 vs. 0)
Notes[]
- All melee attacks beside normal attacks (jump, slide, wall, slam and finisher attacks) have a 10% proc chance.
- Unlike many other prime weapons, Fang Prime does not require Orokin Cells to build.
Trivia[]
- Currently the only other Prime weapons that don't require Orokin Cells to craft are the Paris Prime, Dual Kamas Prime, Cernos Prime and the Akstiletto Prime.
- As of Update 19.4.2 (2016-12-20), the Codex displays this weapon with a magazine size of 6.
Media[]
Warframe Fang Prime Gameplay HD
Warframe Fang Prime Pro Builds 1 Forma Update 13.4.0-0
Warframe Fang Prime
Patch History[]
Hotfix 23.0.6 (2018-06-27)
- Fixed Fang Prime having the incorrect Mastery Rank requirement.
Hotfix: Specters of the Rail 0.4 (2016-07-11)
- Fixed missing sounds on Fang Prime melee attacks.
Update 17.0 (2015-07-31)
- The Fang Prime has been given the PBR treatment.
Update 9.0 (2013-07-13)
- Introduced.
