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{{Codex|The Sentient slayer. An offering from Ballas.}}
 
{{Codex|The Sentient slayer. An offering from Ballas.}}
 
{{Quote|Take this... the idea of it... it is the only way your war can end.|Ballas}}
 
{{Quote|Take this... the idea of it... it is the only way your war can end.|Ballas}}
The '''Paracesis''' is [[Ballas]]' signature weapon, introduced in {{ver|23.10}}. Also known as "The [[Sentient]] Slayer", the weapon can gain additional max [[Mastery Rank|ranks]] after [[polarization]] capping at rank 40, with the additional ranks applying a bonus damage to Sentients and removing their damage resistances.
 
   
 
The '''Paracesis''' is [[Ballas]]' signature weapon, introduced in {{ver|23.10}}. Also known as "The [[Sentient]] Slayer", the weapon can gain additional max [[Mastery Rank|ranks]] after [[polarization]] capping at rank 40, with the additional ranks applying a damage bonus to Sentients and removing their damage resistances.
Due to its unique nature as The Sentient Slayer, this weapon cannot be sold once crafted.
 
   
 
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==Acquisition==
 
==Acquisition==
 
The weapon blueprint is given to the player at the end of the [[Chimera Prologue]] quest.
 
The weapon blueprint is given to the player at the end of the [[Chimera Prologue]] quest.
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The Paracesis '''cannot''' be sold.
   
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
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'''Advantages:'''
 
'''Advantages:'''
 
*High {{Icon|Proc|Slash|Text}} damage &ndash; effective against [[health]].
*Third highest base damage of all heavy blades, behind {{Weapon|Galatine Prime}} and {{Weapon|Gram Prime}}.
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*Second highest [[critical chance]] of all heavy blades, behind {{Weapon|Gram Prime}}.
**High {{Icon|Proc|Slash|Text}} damage &ndash; effective against [[health]].
 
 
*Tied with Gram Prime and {{Weapon|War}} for the highest [[critical multiplier]] of all heavy blades.
*Third highest [[critical chance]] of all melee weapons, behind {{Weapon|Jat Kusar}}, {{Weapon|Fragor Prime}}, and {{Weapon|Gram Prime}}.
 
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*High [[status chance]].
*Tied with Gram Prime for the highest [[critical multiplier]] of all heavy blades.
 
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*Possesses momentum during regular swings, which resists interruption such as stagger or knockdown.
*Slam attacks have a very powerful ragdoll effect.
 
 
*Stance slot has {{Icon|Pol|D}} polarity, matching {{M|Cleaving Whirlwind}} and {{M|Tempo Royale}} stances.
 
*Stance slot has {{Icon|Pol|D}} polarity, matching {{M|Cleaving Whirlwind}} and {{M|Tempo Royale}} stances.
 
*[[Polarization|Polarizing]] the weapon increases its max [[rank]] by '''2''', capping at rank '''40''' after '''5''' polarizations.
 
*[[Polarization|Polarizing]] the weapon increases its max [[rank]] by '''2''', capping at rank '''40''' after '''5''' polarizations.
**Each rank above 30 adds a bonus damage to Sentients and increases [[mod]] capacity. At rank 40, the weapon gains {{Icon|Proc|Void|Text}} damage properties against Sentients.
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**Each rank above 30 adds a bonus damage to [[Sentient]]s and increases [[mod]] capacity. At rank 40, the weapon gains {{Icon|Proc|Void|Text}} damage properties against Sentients.
   
 
'''Disadvantages:'''
 
'''Disadvantages:'''
 
*Low {{Icon|Proc|Impact|Text}} and {{Icon|Proc|Puncture|Text}} damage &ndash; less effective against [[shield]]s and [[armor]].
 
*Low {{Icon|Proc|Impact|Text}} and {{Icon|Proc|Puncture|Text}} damage &ndash; less effective against [[shield]]s and [[armor]].
*Below average [[status chance]].
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*Below average [[attack speed]].
*Moderately slow [[attack speed]].
 
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*Uniquely, If no stance is equipped on the Paracesis, then it will use {{M|Tempo Royale}}'s entire moveset instead of the normal stanceless moveset for Heavy blades. (Similar to {{Weapon|Broken War}}, and it's connection with {{M|Vengeful Revenant}}).
*Like the [[Broken War]], Paracesis is able to perform the basic combo attack of a stance mod, with the mod in question being [[Tempo Royale]] .
 
 
*The weapon's max [[rank]] caps at '''40''' after '''5''' [[polarization]]s (max rank increases by 2 per [[Forma]] added).
 
*The weapon's max [[rank]] caps at '''40''' after '''5''' [[polarization]]s (max rank increases by 2 per [[Forma]] added).
 
**Additional polarizations can be added when the weapon reaches its new max rank at that polarization level.
 
**Additional polarizations can be added when the weapon reaches its new max rank at that polarization level.
 
**Each additional rank also gives Mastery Rank Experience, giving '''4,000''' points in total.
 
**Each additional rank also gives Mastery Rank Experience, giving '''4,000''' points in total.
 
**[[Mod]] capacity scales with the additional ranks, and can reach a total of '''90''' at rank 40 with an [[Orokin Catalyst]] installed and a matching stance mod.
 
**[[Mod]] capacity scales with the additional ranks, and can reach a total of '''90''' at rank 40 with an [[Orokin Catalyst]] installed and a matching stance mod.
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***Without an Orokin Catalyst, the max is 50. Combined with the five polarized mod slots required to reach that point, an Orokin Catalyst might not be required to finish modding the Paracesis.
 
***After polarizing a weapon, any additional mod capacity above 30 (60 with an Orokin Catalyst) will not take effect until the weapon's rank reaches 31 and above.
 
***After polarizing a weapon, any additional mod capacity above 30 (60 with an Orokin Catalyst) will not take effect until the weapon's rank reaches 31 and above.
 
**Paracesis' [[Stealth#Stealth_Damage_Bonus|stealth damage bonus]] does not increase past the usual maximum of 7, reached at rank 30.
 
**Paracesis' [[Stealth#Stealth_Damage_Bonus|stealth damage bonus]] does not increase past the usual maximum of 7, reached at rank 30.
**Each rank above 30 adds a bonus damage to Sentients.
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**Each rank above 30 adds a bonus damage to [[Sentient]]s.
**At rank 40, all attacks except the slam attack gain {{Icon|Proc|Void|Text}} properties against Sentients, including removing damage resistances from [[Battalyst]]s, [[Conculyst]]s, and [[Shadow Stalker]], and resetting [[Profit-Taker Orb]]'s shield weakness. However, it does not actually do {{Icon|Proc|Void|Text}} damage.
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**At rank 40, all attacks except the slam attack reset [[Sentient]] and [[Shadow Stalker]] resistances, and changes the [[Profit-Taker Orb]]'s shield weakness.
   
 
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==Tips==
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*The weapon's high mod capacity allows equipping the Weapon Umbral mods {{M|Sacrificial Pressure}} and {{M|Sacrificial Steel}} without the need for polarization with [[Umbral Forma]].
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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**Paracesis may also be a corruption of ''[[wikipedia:Paracentesis|Paracentesis]]'', a medical procedure where the abdomen is punctured with a hollow needle in order to sample or drain bodily fluids. If this is the case, then it would metaphorically allude to the function of the sword as a curative instrument against a "cyst" or "infection" (the Sentients).
 
**Paracesis may also be a corruption of ''[[wikipedia:Paracentesis|Paracentesis]]'', a medical procedure where the abdomen is punctured with a hollow needle in order to sample or drain bodily fluids. If this is the case, then it would metaphorically allude to the function of the sword as a curative instrument against a "cyst" or "infection" (the Sentients).
 
**Paracelsus is known as the father of toxicology, with one of his most famous tenets being that the dose makes the poison, referring to how otherwise harmless chemicals may become deadly in certain doses. Combined with Ballas's rant referring to the Lotus as a venomous viper, it may be a statement on the Lotus changing from a benevolent force to malevolent now that she's taken a more personal role.
 
**Paracelsus is known as the father of toxicology, with one of his most famous tenets being that the dose makes the poison, referring to how otherwise harmless chemicals may become deadly in certain doses. Combined with Ballas's rant referring to the Lotus as a venomous viper, it may be a statement on the Lotus changing from a benevolent force to malevolent now that she's taken a more personal role.
*In [[Devstream 123]], [DE]Steve advised not to sell the Paracesis (despite not being possible to), implying that it may be used in the upcoming cinematic quest, [[The New War]].
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*In [[Devstream 123]], [DE]Steve advised not to sell the Paracesis (despite not being possible to), implying that it may be used in the upcoming cinematic quest, [[The New War]]. On {{ver|27}}, the weapon would come into play in triggering the [[Erra (Quest)|Erra quest]], however the quest's activation was changed in {{ver|27.2}} to no longer use the Paracesis.
*Despite being called "The Sentient Slayer", [[Eidolon]]s (who constitute roughly half of the current Sentient faction) are still immune to damage from it.
 
   
 
==Media==
 
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WARFRAME - Paracesis Builds and Synergies
 
WARFRAME - Paracesis Builds and Synergies
 
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==Patch History==
 
==Patch History==
 
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{{ver|26.1.3}}
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*Added Lifted status to the Paracesis on a Heavy Ground Slam attack.
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{{ver|26}}
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*Damage increased from 144 to 222.
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*Range increased from 1.45 to 2.9.
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*Status Chance increased from 12% to 22%.
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*Slam Attack increased from 144 to 999.
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*Slide Attack increased from 288 to 666.
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*Parry Angle set to 55.
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*Follow Through increased from 0.2 to 0.6.
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{{ver|23.10.4}}
 
{{ver|23.10.4}}
 
*Fixed the Paracesis having incorrect Mod capacity at Rank 30, which resulted in certain Mods not functioning correctly. This also fixes not being prompted that an equipped Mod that you are Ranking up via Endo exceeds the max Mod capacity and to uninstall.
 
*Fixed the Paracesis having incorrect Mod capacity at Rank 30, which resulted in certain Mods not functioning correctly. This also fixes not being prompted that an equipped Mod that you are Ranking up via Endo exceeds the max Mod capacity and to uninstall.
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*Introduced.
 
*Introduced.
 
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The following article/section contains spoilers. Please complete the Chimera Prologue quest before proceeding.

The Sentient slayer. An offering from Ballas.
Take this... the idea of it... it is the only way your war can end.
—Ballas

The Paracesis is Ballas' signature weapon, introduced in Update 23.10 (2018-10-12). Also known as "The Sentient Slayer", the weapon can gain additional max ranks after polarization capping at rank 40, with the additional ranks applying a damage bonus to Sentients and removing their damage resistances.


Manufacturing Requirements
📝 Edit blueprint requirements
Credits
30,000
OrokinDucats
1,000
Galatine
1
EidolonShard
5
OrokinCell
15
Time: 12 Hour(s)
Rush: PlatinumLarge 30
MarketIcon Market Price: PlatinumLarge N/A Blueprint2 Blueprints Price:N/A

Acquisition

The weapon blueprint is given to the player at the end of the Chimera Prologue quest.

The Paracesis cannot be sold.

Characteristics

This weapon deals primarily Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage.

Advantages:

  • High Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage – effective against health.
  • Second highest critical chance of all heavy blades, behind GramPrime Gram Prime.
  • Tied with Gram Prime and War War for the highest critical multiplier of all heavy blades.
  • High status chance.
  • Possesses momentum during regular swings, which resists interruption such as stagger or knockdown.
  • Stance slot has Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist. polarity, matching Mod TT 20px Cleaving Whirlwind and Mod TT 20px Tempo Royale stances.
  • Polarizing the weapon increases its max rank by 2, capping at rank 40 after 5 polarizations.
    • Each rank above 30 adds a bonus damage to Sentients and increases mod capacity. At rank 40, the weapon gains Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage properties against Sentients.

Disadvantages:

  • Low Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. and Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage – less effective against shields and armor.
  • Below average attack speed.

Notes

  • Uniquely, If no stance is equipped on the Paracesis, then it will use Mod TT 20px Tempo Royale's entire moveset instead of the normal stanceless moveset for Heavy blades. (Similar to BrokenWar Broken War, and it's connection with Mod TT 20px Vengeful Revenant).
  • The weapon's max rank caps at 40 after 5 polarizations (max rank increases by 2 per Forma added).
    • Additional polarizations can be added when the weapon reaches its new max rank at that polarization level.
    • Each additional rank also gives Mastery Rank Experience, giving 4,000 points in total.
    • Mod capacity scales with the additional ranks, and can reach a total of 90 at rank 40 with an Orokin Catalyst installed and a matching stance mod.
      • Without an Orokin Catalyst, the max is 50. Combined with the five polarized mod slots required to reach that point, an Orokin Catalyst might not be required to finish modding the Paracesis.
      • After polarizing a weapon, any additional mod capacity above 30 (60 with an Orokin Catalyst) will not take effect until the weapon's rank reaches 31 and above.
    • Paracesis' stealth damage bonus does not increase past the usual maximum of 7, reached at rank 30.
    • Each rank above 30 adds a bonus damage to Sentients.
    • At rank 40, all attacks except the slam attack reset Sentient and Shadow Stalker resistances, and changes the Profit-Taker Orb's shield weakness.
Weapon Rank Sentient Damage Bonus
31 +7%
32 +13%
33 +20%
34 +27%
35 +33%
36 +40%
37 +47%
38 +53%
39 +60%
40 +60%

Tips

Trivia

  • Paracesis is the first weapon:
  • Paracesis appears to be a corruption of Paracelsus, the famed 16th-century Swiss alchemist. Some portraits of Paracelsus depict him holding a sword by the pommel which, depending on the source, was said to contain either the mythical Philosopher's Stone or the Azoth, a rumored substance that could cure any illness or dissolve any material.
    • Additionally, Paracelsus was the first person to describe the creation of a Homunculus, a small, fully formed human being, via artificial means. This could allude to Ballas' creation of the Warframes and, albeit indirectly, the Sentients.
    • Paracesis may also be a corruption of Paracentesis, a medical procedure where the abdomen is punctured with a hollow needle in order to sample or drain bodily fluids. If this is the case, then it would metaphorically allude to the function of the sword as a curative instrument against a "cyst" or "infection" (the Sentients).
    • Paracelsus is known as the father of toxicology, with one of his most famous tenets being that the dose makes the poison, referring to how otherwise harmless chemicals may become deadly in certain doses. Combined with Ballas's rant referring to the Lotus as a venomous viper, it may be a statement on the Lotus changing from a benevolent force to malevolent now that she's taken a more personal role.
  • In Devstream 123, [DE]Steve advised not to sell the Paracesis (despite not being possible to), implying that it may be used in the upcoming cinematic quest, The New War. On Update 27.0 (2019-12-13), the weapon would come into play in triggering the Erra quest, however the quest's activation was changed in Update 27.2 (2020-03-05) to no longer use the Paracesis.

Media

Paracesis Skins

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Patch History

Hotfix 26.1.3 (2019-11-26)

  • Added Lifted status to the Paracesis on a Heavy Ground Slam attack.

Update 26.0 (2019-10-31)

  • Damage increased from 144 to 222.
  • Range increased from 1.45 to 2.9.
  • Status Chance increased from 12% to 22%.
  • Slam Attack increased from 144 to 999.
  • Slide Attack increased from 288 to 666.
  • Parry Angle set to 55.
  • Follow Through increased from 0.2 to 0.6.

Hotfix 23.10.4 (2018-10-16)

  • Fixed the Paracesis having incorrect Mod capacity at Rank 30, which resulted in certain Mods not functioning correctly. This also fixes not being prompted that an equipped Mod that you are Ranking up via Endo exceeds the max Mod capacity and to uninstall.
  • Fixed ability to Forma the Paracesis for the second time when it is not at its ‘max Rank’.

Update 23.10 (2018-10-12)

  • Introduced.

Last updated: Update 26.0 (2019-10-31)