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{{Codex|Before all other weapons, Tenno master the Skana. This simple blade becomes immensely powerful in the hands of a master. For Tenno, it is the foundation of their fighting style and a pillar of their culture.}}
 
{{Codex|Before all other weapons, Tenno master the Skana. This simple blade becomes immensely powerful in the hands of a master. For Tenno, it is the foundation of their fighting style and a pillar of their culture.}}
   
The '''Skana''' is one of two starting Melee weapons available to new Tenno during the [[Vor's Prize]] tutorial prologue.
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The '''Skana''' is one of two starting Melee weapons available to new Tenno during the [[Vor's Prize]] tutorial prologue.
   
 
Can be sold for {{cc|5,000}}.
 
Can be sold for {{cc|5,000}}.
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*Can use the Skana-exclusive {{M|Bright Purity}} mod.
 
*Can use the Skana-exclusive {{M|Bright Purity}} mod.
 
*Stance slot has {{Icon|Pol|V}} polarity, matches {{M|Crimson Dervish}}, {{M|Swooping Falcon}} and {{M|Vengeful Revenant}} stances.
 
*Stance slot has {{Icon|Pol|V}} polarity, matches {{M|Crimson Dervish}}, {{M|Swooping Falcon}} and {{M|Vengeful Revenant}} stances.
*Slam attack ragdolls enemies.
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*Slam attack ragdolls enemies.
   
 
'''Disadvantages:'''
 
'''Disadvantages:'''
 
*Low base damage.
 
*Low base damage.
*Low critical chance.
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*Low critical chance.
   
 
'''Comparisons:'''
 
'''Comparisons:'''
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{{WeaponComparison|Prisma Skana}}
 
{{WeaponComparison|Prisma Skana}}
 
{{WeaponComparison|Skana Prime}}
 
{{WeaponComparison|Skana Prime}}
 
 
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The Skana was the very first Melee weapon available to new players prior to {{ver|14}}.
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*The Skana was the very first Melee weapon available to new players prior to {{ver|14}}.
 
*This sword slightly resembles a [[wikipedia:katana|katana]], a widely-known sword archetype used by samurai during the feudal age of Japan.
 
*This sword slightly resembles a [[wikipedia:katana|katana]], a widely-known sword archetype used by samurai during the feudal age of Japan.
 
**The Skana more accurately resembles the Russian [[:wikipedia:Shashka|Shashka]], mirroring the curve of the blade and lack of crossguard.
 
**The Skana more accurately resembles the Russian [[:wikipedia:Shashka|Shashka]], mirroring the curve of the blade and lack of crossguard.
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[[Category:Weapons]]
 
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[[Category:Slash Damage Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Slash Damage Weapons]]
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Revision as of 04:11, 16 May 2018

Before all other weapons, Tenno master the Skana. This simple blade becomes immensely powerful in the hands of a master. For Tenno, it is the foundation of their fighting style and a pillar of their culture.

The Skana is one of two starting Melee weapons available to new Tenno during the Vor's Prize tutorial prologue.

Can be sold for Credits64 5,000.


Manufacturing Requirements
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Credits
15,000
Salvage
750
Plastids
500
AlloyPlate
1,100
Morphics
3
Time: 12 Hour(s)
Rush: PlatinumLarge 35
MarketIcon Market Price: PlatinumLarge 150 Blueprint2 Blueprints Price:Credits15,000

Characteristics

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

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

  • Low base damage.
  • Low critical chance.

Comparisons:

Comparisons:

  • Skana Skana (Normal Attack), compared to PrismaSkana Prisma Skana (Normal Attack):
    • Lower base damage (120.00 vs. 170.00)
      • Lower DmgImpactSmall64 Impact damage (DmgImpactSmall64 18 vs. DmgImpactSmall64 25.5)
      • Lower DmgPunctureSmall64 Puncture damage (DmgPunctureSmall64 18 vs. DmgPunctureSmall64 25.5)
      • Lower DmgSlashSmall64 Slash damage (DmgSlashSmall64 84 vs. DmgSlashSmall64 119)
    • Lower total damage (120 vs. 170)
    • Lower base critical chance (5.00% vs. 28.00%)
    • Lower base critical multiplier (1.50x vs. 2.20x)
    • Lower attack speed (0.83x animation speed vs. 1.00x animation speed)
    • Lower Mastery Rank required (0 vs. 8)
    • Higher disposition (●●●●○ (1.30x) vs. ●●●●○ (1.20x))

Comparisons:

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Notes

  • Prior to Update 17.0 (2015-07-31), the Skana was used by Tyl Regor, the final boss of Uranus.
  • Of all the starter weapons available during the Vor's Prize Quest, the Skana is the only one that cannot be bought with Credits, but instead has to be built with a blueprint acquired through the market.
  • Similar to other Dual Sword-type blueprints, this weapon is not used in the production of the Dual Skana and can safely be sold at max rank.

Trivia

  • The Skana was the very first Melee weapon available to new players prior to Update 14.0 (2014-07-18).
  • This sword slightly resembles a katana, a widely-known sword archetype used by samurai during the feudal age of Japan.
    • The Skana more accurately resembles the Russian Shashka, mirroring the curve of the blade and lack of crossguard.

Media

Skana Skins

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Patch History

Update 20.5 (2017-05-17)

  • TennoGen Arit skin added for Skana series.

Update 19.10 (2017-02-09)

  • Skana model reworked.
    • Kintsugi and Nocturne skins added.

Update 18.5 (2016-03-04)

  • Skana Conclave skin added.

Update 17.9 (2015-10-28)

  • Day of the Dead skin added.

Update 17.2 (2015-08-19)

  • Skana damage has been increased in Conclave.

Update 16.5 (2015-05-12)

  • Skana series damage increased in Conclave.

Hotfix 16.1.3 (2015-03-26)

  • Fixed Skana not sitting properly in the player's fist.

Update 15.0 (2014-10-24)

  • Bright Purity mod added for Skana series.

Update 7.11 (2013-05-17)

  • Market price changed to Platinum64 150.

Vanilla (2012-10-25)

  • Introduced.
Last updated: Hotfix 21.5.2 (2017-08-18)

See also