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The Lex Prime is a powerful, accurate pistol that has a low Fire Rate and Magazine Capacity. Very efficient at long range.

The Lex Prime is the Primed version of the Lex Lex pistol, featuring improved damage, critical chance, status chance, fire rate, and magazine size.

It is a requisite ingredient for AklexPrime Aklex Prime (x2).

Characteristics[]

  • This weapon deals primarily DmgPunctureSmall64 Puncture damage.
  • Innate Madurai Pol polarity.

Advantages over other Secondary weapons (excluding modular weapons):

  • High accuracy.
  • Normal Attack (wiki attack index 1)
    • High crit chance (25.00%)
    • High total damage (180)
    • Above average ammo max (210)
    • Above average status chance (25.00%)
  • Incarnon Form (wiki attack index 2)
    • Above average active falloff slope (24.0m/%)
    • Very high crit chance (35.00%)
    • Very high total damage (1,200)
    • Above average ammo max (210)
    • Very high status chance (44.00%)
    • High crit multiplier (3.00x)

Disadvantages over other Secondary weapons (excluding modular weapons):

  • High recoil.
  • Normal Attack (wiki attack index 1)
    • Very low reload speed (2.35 s)
    • Low magazine (8)
    • Low fire rate (2.080 attacks/sec)
  • Incarnon Form (wiki attack index 2)
    • Very low reload speed (2.35 s)
    • Below average magazine (8)
    • Very low fire rate (0.670 attacks/sec)

Comparisons:

Incarnon[]

  • Installing the Lex Incarnon Genesis requires 20 PathosClamp Pathos Clamps, 70 YaoShrub Yao Shrubs, and 150 SaggenPearl Saggen Pearls.
  • When installed, the first Evolution tier is unlocked. The following Evolution tiers, their requirements for unlocking them, and their related perks, are shown below;

Evolution I[]

  • Headshots charge Incarnon Transmutation; Alt Fire transmutes. Switching back will expend any remaining charge.
  • Fire energy waves that deal DmgRadiationSmall64 Radiation and Punch Through damage.
  • Mode switching is not instantaneous and has an animation equal to the weapon's reload speed.
  • Incarnon Form is activated by filling the Incarnon Transmutation gauge that appears under the reticule by achieving headshots and then pressing the Alternate Fire button. 10 headshots will completely fill the gauge. A full gauge is not required to activate Incarnon Form.
    • Charges generate only on headshots, and not other weakspots, such as the backpacks of most MOA variants. Similarly, shooting weakspots generated by either Sonar130xWhite Sonar or Mod TT 20px Detect Vulnerability in places other than heads will have no effect either.
    • Headshots on corpses do not build charges.
    • Individual Multishot bullets can build charges.
  • Instead of drawing ammunition from its reserves, the Lex's Incarnon Form uses a separate "magazine" with each charge producing 2 rounds to a maximum of 20. Once all ammunition is expended, the Lex reverts to its normal form.
    • Incarnon Form's magazine is not affected by mods.
    • Incarnon Form is not affected by Ammo Efficiency (such as EnergizedMunitions130xWhite Energized Munitions).
    • Charges and Incarnon Form persists through all activities, such as holstering, bleedout, or being disarmed. However, charges and Incarnon Form are removed upon death.
  • Swapping to and from Incarnon Form will fully reload the normal form's magazine.

Evolution II[]

  • Unlock Challenge: Complete a solo mission with the Lex equipped.
  • Perk 1: Hoplite Virtue:
    • Increase Damage by +80 (Lex) / +20 (Prime).
    • On Shield Break: Increase Damage by +80 for 8 seconds.
      • This is on personal shield break, not breaking enemy shields.
  • Perk 2: Trusty Sidearm:
    • Increase Damage by +80 (Lex) / +20 (Prime).
    • With Channeled Ability active: +60% Ammo Efficiency.

Evolution III[]

  • Unlock Challenge: Kill 100 enemies with this weapon's Incarnon Form.
  • Perk 1: Lex Talionis:
    • On Headshot: -20% Weapon Recoil and +20% Accuracy for 4s. Stacks up to 4x.
  • Perk 2: Extended Volley:
    • Increase Magazine Capacity by +10.
  • Perk 3: Ready Retaliation:
    • On Reload From Empty: +100% Reload Speed.

Evolution IV[]

  • Unlock Challenge: Get 5 headshots with this weapon in Incarnon form in a single mission.
  • Perk 1: Executioner's Dawn:
    • On Equip: +100% Headshot Damage for 4s.
  • Perk 2: Elemental Balance:
    • Increase Status Chance by +40% (Lex) / +30% (Prime).
  • Perk 3: Critical Parallel:
    • Increase Critical Chance by +20% (Lex) / +19% (Prime).
    • Increase Critical Damage Multiplier by +0.4x.

Acquisition[]

Lith, Meso, Neo, and Axi refer to Void Relics  |  (V) Denotes Vaulted Void Relics  |  (B) Denotes Baro Ki'Teer Exclusive Void Relic
Lex Prime's Relic Drops
Barrel Receiver LexPrime Blueprint
AxiRelicIntact Axi A2 Common (B)
LithRelicIntact Lith P8 Common
MesoRelicIntact Meso N11 Common
AxiRelicIntact Axi B6 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi K1 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi M1 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi N5 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi V7 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith A2 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith B6 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith B9 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith H2 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith L3 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith N12 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith N13 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith N7 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith S14 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith T2 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith V2 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso C10 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso C6 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso L2 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso P13 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso P14 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso S11 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso S5 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso S9 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso T2 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso T3 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso V4 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso Z5 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo A3 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo D6 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo N3 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo S1 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo Z5 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi A2 Common (B)
AxiRelicIntact Axi V10 Common
AxiRelicIntact Axi V8 Common (B)
NeoRelicIntact Neo W1 Common
AxiRelicIntact Axi C1 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi C7 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi E2 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi H2 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi N2 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi N6 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi O5 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi R2 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi S12 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi T9 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith B5 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith B7 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith D1 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith G5 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith G7 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith H5 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith K8 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith M1 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith P7 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso A6 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso D2 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso N14 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso N5 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo A7 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo A8 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo D8 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo L3 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo S16 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi A2 Uncommon (B)
MesoRelicIntact Meso M4 Common
NeoRelicIntact Neo A11 Common
NeoRelicIntact Neo V9 Uncommon
AxiRelicIntact Axi A9 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi D3 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi F1 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi G3 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi O4 Common (V)
AxiRelicIntact Axi S14 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith A3 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith B11 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith C3 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith N11 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith P5 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith R2 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith S4 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith S7 Common (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith T11 Uncommon (V)
LithRelicIntact Lith V5 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso C3 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso D1 Common (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso D4 Uncommon (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso N15 Uncommon (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso O6 Uncommon (V)
MesoRelicIntact Meso P3 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo A9 Uncommon (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo C4 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo E3 Uncommon (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo N2 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo P3 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo S10 Common (V)
NeoRelicIntact Neo Z2 Common (V)


Manufacturing Requirements
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Credits
15,000
GenericGunPrimeBarrel
1
GenericGunPrimeReceiver
1
OrokinCell
10
Time: 12 Hour(s)
Rush: PlatinumLarge 50
MarketIcon Market Price: PlatinumLarge N/A Blueprint2 Blueprints Price:N/A

Notes[]

Incarnon Genesis[]

Evolution[]

Lex Incarnon Genesis

Tips[]

  • Take advantage of your slower firing rate to plan your shots. Both the Lex and Lex Prime are optimal long-range pistols.
  • Alternatively, with maxed out Fire Rate mods and Reload mods, the Lex Prime can work as a close quarters pistol. However, beware of the high recoil when shooting it fast.
  • As with the standard Lex, Mod TT 20px Steady Hands can be used to counteract this weapon's high recoil. Alternatively, one can manage the Lex Prime's recoil by simply pacing one's shots.
    • Steady Hands however is still very useful to quickly place follow up shots onto the target which will be necessary in high levels where even fully modded, the enemy is capable of surviving at least a single hit from Lex/Lex Prime to the head, this is especially crucial if the weapon is not modded for close combat.
  • The Lex Prime pairs well with close quarter or otherwise less accurate primary weapons, to cover ranged enemies.
  • If the player prefers, Mod TT 20px Seeker can be utilized to quickly finish off enemies that are lined up, particularly in bottlenecked areas such as doors or narrow hallways.

Trivia[]

  • A large portion of the weapon is animated, complete with an exchanged magazine and blow-back slide. This makes the Lex Prime one of the few pistols with firing animations for a conventional weapon.
  • Lex Prime is the icon for the Secondary weapons category in the Foundry.
  • The Lex Prime can be seen in Loki PrimeIcon272 Loki Prime's Decoy130xWhite Decoy.
  • The Lex Prime and its akimbo and regular variants share similar weapon sounds to the Hammer 1895, a revolver featured in Dark Sector.

Media[]

Lex Prime Skins

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Patch History[]

Update 32.3 (2023-02-15)

  • Fixed the Lex Conclave skin clipping issues on the Lex Prime.
  • (Undocumented) Damage buffed from 150 to 180 (damage distribution stayed the same).

Update 30.5 (2021-07-06)

  • Fixed Lex Prime’s clip being offset and rotated horizontally with the Lex Conclave skin equipped.

Update 29.5 (2020-11-19)

  • Fixed duplicate clip eject on Lex Prime when the Oscira Pistol Skin is equipped.

Update 25.8 (2019-10-01)

October 2019 Riven Disposition Change
  • Lex: 0.9->1.05

Update 25.7 (2019-08-29)

  • Fixed Lex Prime not using its proper reload animation.

Update 22.12 (2018-02-09)

  • Mastery Rank increased from 5 to 8.

Hotfix 22.10.3 (2018-01-29)

  • Fixed the Lex Onyx Skin not removing the clip attachment when equipped on the Lex Prime.

Update 21.0 (2017-06-29)

  • Increased Mastery Rank requirement from 0 to 5.
  • Lex Prime damage increased in Conclave.

Hotfix: Specters of the Rail 2.1 (2016-08-10)

  • Fixed incorrect materials on Lex Prime attachments.

Update: Specters of the Rail 2 (2016-08-03)

  • Lex Prime has received the PBR treatment!

Hotfix 18.4.10 (2016-02-11)

  • Increased the damage of the Lex series in Conclave.
  • Increased the headshot multiplier of the Lex series in Conclave.

Update 18.0 (2015-12-03)

  • Lex Conclave Skin added.

Hotfix 17.0.3 (2015-08-04)

  • Reduced the damage of Lex Prime in PvP.

Update 17.0 (2015-07-31)

Unlisted Changes (Listed in 17.0.2)
  • Damage increased from 85 to 150.
  • Status chance increased from 20% to 25%.
  • Critical chance increased from 20% to 25%.

Update 15.7 (2014-12-17)

  • Added Orokin Ducat cost to Lex Prime Blueprint.

Update 13.2 (2014-05-01)

  • Increased the volume on the Lex Prime sound effects.

Hotfix 13.0.1 (2014-04-10)

  • Fixed Placeholder Lex Prime description & wrong stats.

Update 13.0 (2014-04-09)

  • Introduced.

Last updated: Hotfix 23.6.2 (2018-08-31)

See also[]

  • Lex Lex, the original counterpart.
  • Aklex Aklex, the akimbo version of the normal counterpart.
  • AklexPrime Aklex Prime, the primed akimbo counterpart
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