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{{Codex|A customized version of the vicious Prova, with metallic finish and Lotus decal.}}
 
{{Codex|A customized version of the vicious Prova, with metallic finish and Lotus decal.}}
   
The '''Prova Vandal''' is the [[Vandal]] version of the [[Prova]] [[Melee 2.0|melee]] weapon, offering greater damage and status chance than the standard version. Originally a potential reward for [[The Gradivus Dilemma]], it was later offered as a reward for getting at least 48 points in a single mission in the [[Operation Breeding Grounds]] [[event]].
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The '''Prova Vandal''' is the [[Vandal]] version of the {{Weapon|Prova|Conclave=true}} [[Melee 2.0|melee]] weapon, offering greater damage.
   
This weapon can be sold for {{cc|5,000}}.
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This weapon can be sold for {{cc|5,000}}.
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==Acquisition==
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This weapon was first introduced as a potential reward from [[The Gradivus Dilemma]] [[event]] if the conflict favored the [[Corpus]]. However, the [[Grineer]] won the event, and as such the Prova Vandal was not rewarded.
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The Proval Vandal was awarded again during the [[Operation Breeding Grounds]] event if players could obtain 48 points in a single mission, complete with a free weapon slot and a pre-installed [[Orokin Catalyst]].
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The Prova Vandal is now potentially sold by [[Baro Ki'Teer]] in the Concourse section of the [[Tenno]] [[Relay]] for {{cc|250,000}} and {{dc|410}}. Note that Baro Ki'Teer's stock changes with each appearance, and this weapon may not be available on a succeeding appearance.
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The weapon can be [[Trade System|traded]], but only for unranked copies without [[Forma]] and [[Orokin Catalyst]] installed. The trading recipient must also have a [[Mastery Rank]] of at least 3.
   
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
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'''Advantages:'''
 
'''Advantages:'''
*Innate {{Icon|Proc|Electricity|Text}} damage, making it effective against [[Robotic]] and [[Machinery|Machine]] enemies.
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*Innate {{Icon|Proc|Electricity|Text}} damage – effective against [[health]] and [[shield]]s.
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**Innate {{Icon|Proc|Impact|Text}} damage – effective against [[shield]]s.
**Electric is a versatile damage type, combining for {{Icon|Proc|Magnetic|Text}}, {{Icon|Proc|Corrosive|Text}} and {{Icon|Proc|Radiation|Text}}.
 
*Guaranteed {{Icon|Proc|Electricity|Text}} proc on Ground Slam.
 
**With the Machete stance {{M|Sundering Weave}}, which has two combos utilizing knockdown / ground slams, it becomes a highly effective radial stun.
 
*Good status chance.
 
*Can use the Prova-exclusive {{M|Static Discharge}} mod.
 
   
 
'''Disadvantages:'''
 
'''Disadvantages:'''
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*Second-lowest damage of all machetes, above {{Weapon|Prova}}.
*Slightly slower than average attack speed.
 
* {{Icon|Proc|Electricity|text}} damage suffers reduction versus [[Alloy Armor]].
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**Damage cannot be converted with {{Icon|Proc|Puncture|text}}, or {{Icon|Proc|Slash|text}} mods.
* Damage cannot be increased with {{Icon|Proc|Slash|text}}, {{Icon|Proc|Impact|text}} or {{Icon|Proc|Puncture|text}} mods.
 
*Low critical chance.
 
   
'''Comparisons'''
 
 
{{WeaponComparison|Prova}}
 
{{WeaponComparison|Prova}}
 
 
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==Acquisition==
 
*This weapon was able to be obtained by gaining at least 48 points in a single mission in the [[Operation Breeding Grounds]] event.
 
*The Prova Vandal can be purchased from [[Baro Ki'Teer]] in the Concourse section of the [[Tenno]] [[Relay]] for {{cc|250,000}} and {{dc|410}}. Note that Baro Ki'Teer's stock changes with each appearance, and this weapon may not be available on a succeeding appearance.
 
 
==Notes==
 
*The Prova Vandal has one of the highest damage reduction on blocking of all melee weapons, capable of reducing '''85%''' of incoming damage from the front.
 
 
==Tips==
 
*Priority of {{Icon|Proc|Electricity|Text}} damage can be changed by using an {{Icon|Proc|Electricity|Text}} Damage Mod ({{M|Shocking Touch}} / {{M|Focus Energy}} / {{M|Voltaic Strike}}) allowing you to combine elemental damage without hindrance.
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The Prova Vandal was one of two melee weapon rewards for The Gradivus Dilemma, the other being the [[Machete Wraith]]. This would have been obtained by fighting 25 battles on any side during The Gradivus Dilemma and if the [[Corpus]] had won. As the [[Grineer]] won, players got the Machete Wraith instead.
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*The Prova Vandal was one of two melee weapon rewards for The Gradivus Dilemma, the other being the {{Weapon|Machete Wraith|Conclave=true}}. This would have been obtained by fighting 25 battles on any side during The Gradivus Dilemma and if the [[Corpus]] had won. As the [[Grineer]] won, players got the Machete Wraith instead.
 
**Although it was never distributed in the game at the time, information about it existed in the [[Codex]]. 
 
**Although it was never distributed in the game at the time, information about it existed in the [[Codex]]. 
 
*Prova Vandal is the first Vandal melee weapon to be released.
 
*Prova Vandal is the first Vandal melee weapon to be released.
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==See also==
 
==See also==
*[[Prova]], the original counterpart of this weapon.
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*{{Weapon|Prova|Conclave=true}}, the original counterpart of this weapon.
*[[The Gradivus Dilemma]], which originally offered this weapon as a reward.
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*[[The Gradivus Dilemma]], which originally offered this weapon as a reward.
*[[Operation Breeding Grounds]], which awarded this weapon.
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*[[Operation Breeding Grounds]], which awarded this weapon.
*[[Lecta]], Electricity based whip.
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*{{Weapon|Lecta|Conclave=true}}, Electricity based whip.
*[[Plasma Sword]], Electricity based sword.
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*{{Weapon|Plasma Sword|Conclave=true}}, Electricity based sword.
*[[Serro]], Electricity based polearm.
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*{{Weapon|Serro|Conclave=true}}, Electricity based polearm.
   
 
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[[fr:Prova Vandal]]
 
 
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[[Category:Update 13]]
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[[Category:Electricity Damage Weapons]]
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[[Category:Event Reward]]
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[[Category:Baro Ki'Teer Offering]]

Revision as of 13:07, 12 December 2019

A customized version of the vicious Prova, with metallic finish and Lotus decal.

The Prova Vandal is the Vandal version of the Prova Prova melee weapon, offering greater damage.

This weapon can be sold for Credits64 5,000.

Acquisition

This weapon was first introduced as a potential reward from The Gradivus Dilemma event if the conflict favored the Corpus. However, the Grineer won the event, and as such the Prova Vandal was not rewarded.

The Proval Vandal was awarded again during the Operation Breeding Grounds event if players could obtain 48 points in a single mission, complete with a free weapon slot and a pre-installed Orokin Catalyst.

The Prova Vandal is now potentially sold by Baro Ki'Teer in the Concourse section of the Tenno Relay for Credits64 250,000 and OrokinDucats 410. Note that Baro Ki'Teer's stock changes with each appearance, and this weapon may not be available on a succeeding appearance.

The weapon can be traded, but only for unranked copies without Forma and Orokin Catalyst installed. The trading recipient must also have a Mastery Rank of at least 3.

Characteristics

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Advantages:

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Disadvantages:

  • Second-lowest damage of all machetes, above Prova Prova.
    • Damage cannot be converted with Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist., or Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. mods.

Comparisons:

  • ProvaVandal Prova Vandal (Normal Attack), compared to Prova Prova (Normal Attack):
    • Higher base damage (50.00 vs. 48.00)
    • Higher total damage (50 vs. 48)
    • Higher Mastery Rank required (8 vs. 3)
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Trivia

  • The Prova Vandal was one of two melee weapon rewards for The Gradivus Dilemma, the other being the MacheteWraith Machete Wraith. This would have been obtained by fighting 25 battles on any side during The Gradivus Dilemma and if the Corpus had won. As the Grineer won, players got the Machete Wraith instead.
    • Although it was never distributed in the game at the time, information about it existed in the Codex
  • Prova Vandal is the first Vandal melee weapon to be released.

Media

Prova Vandal Skins

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Patch History


Hotfix 18.8.1 (2016-04-08)

  • Prova Vandal are now tradable!

Hotfix 13.8.1 (2014-06-19)

  • Added channelling effects to the Prova Vandal.

Update 13.8 (2014-06-19)

  • Introduced


See also