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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.}}
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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.}}
   
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 a standard issue sword for new [[Tenno]] recruits.
   
 
Can be sold for {{cc|5,000}}.
 
Can be sold for {{cc|5,000}}.
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==Acquisition==
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During the [[Vor's Prize]] tutorial prologue, the Skana is one of two melee weapons offered to the player, the other being the {{Weapon|MK1-Bo}}.
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The blueprint can also be purchased from the [[Market]] for {{cc|15,000}}.
   
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
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'''Advantages:'''
 
'''Advantages:'''
*High {{Icon|Proc|Slash|text}} damage &ndash; effective against [[Infested]], [[Flesh]] and [[Cloned Flesh]].
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*High {{Icon|Proc|Slash|text}} damage &ndash; effective against [[health]].
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*Good [[status chance]].
 
*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.
 
   
 
'''Disadvantages:'''
 
'''Disadvantages:'''
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*Tied with {{Weapon|Jaw Sword}} for the second lowest damage of all swords, after {{Weapon|Cronus}}.
*Low base damage.
 
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**Low {{Icon|Proc|Impact|Text}} and {{Icon|Proc|Puncture|Text}} &ndash; less effective against [[shield]]s and [[armor]].
*Low critical chance.
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*Very low [[critical chance]].
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*Low [[critical multiplier]].
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*Slow [[attack speed]].
   
'''Comparisons:'''
 
 
{{WeaponComparison|Prisma Skana}}
 
{{WeaponComparison|Prisma Skana}}
{{WeaponComparison|Skana Prime}}
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{{WeaponComparison|Skana Prime|header=n}}
 
 
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
*Prior to {{ver|17}}, 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.
 
*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.
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*The Skana is not required to craft the {{Weapon|Dual Skana}}.
*Similar to other [[:Category:Dual Swords|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==
 
==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.
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*The Skana resembles the Russian [[:wikipedia:Shashka|Shashka]], mirroring the curve of the blade and lack of crossguard.
 
*Prior to {{ver|17}}, the Skana was used by [[Tyl Regor]], the final boss of [[Uranus]], before being replaced by the {{Weapon|Ack & Brunt}}.
**The Skana more accurately resembles the Russian [[:wikipedia:Shashka|Shashka]], mirroring the curve of the blade and lack of crossguard.
 
   
 
==Media==
 
==Media==
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==Patch History==
 
==Patch History==
 
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{{ver|26}}
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*Damage increased from 35 to 120.
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*Range increased from 1 to 2.5.
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*Status Chance increased from 10% to 16%.
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*Slam Attack increased from 70 to 360.
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*Slide Attack increased from 75 to 120.
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*Parry Angle set to 55.
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{{ver|20.5}}
 
{{ver|20.5}}
 
*TennoGen Arit skin added for Skana series.
 
*TennoGen Arit skin added for Skana series.
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*Skana series damage increased in Conclave.
 
*Skana series damage increased in Conclave.
   
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{{ver|16.1.3}}
 
*Fixed Skana not sitting properly in the player's fist.
 
*Fixed Skana not sitting properly in the player's fist.
 
{{ver|15}}
 
*Bright Purity mod added for Skana series.
 
   
 
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{{ver|Vanilla}}
 
{{ver|Vanilla}}
 
*Introduced.
 
*Introduced.
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}}<div align="right">''Last updated: {{ver|21.5.2}}''</div>
 
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{{ver/Lu|26}}
   
==See also==
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==See Also==
*[[Dual Skana]], the dual version.
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*{{Weapon|Dual Skana}}, the dual version.
*[[Skana Prime]], the prime version of the Skana.
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*{{Weapon|Skana Prime}}, the prime version.
*[[Prisma Skana]], the Void Trader version of the Skana, sold by [[Baro Ki'Teer]].
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*{{Weapon|Prisma Skana}}, the Void Trader version, sold by [[Baro Ki'Teer]].
*[[Cronus]], the direct upgrade equivalent to the Skana.
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*{{Weapon|Cronus}}, the direct upgrade equivalent to the Skana.
 
*{{M|Bright Purity}}, a Skana exclusive [[Syndicate]] mod.
 
*{{M|Bright Purity}}, a Skana exclusive [[Syndicate]] mod.
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*{{Weapon|Braton}}, an assault rifle that shares the same theme.
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*{{Weapon|Lato}}, a pistol that shares the same theme.
   
 
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[[Category:Slash Damage Weapons]]
 
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Revision as of 12:50, 9 December 2019

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 a standard issue sword for new Tenno recruits.

Can be sold for Credits64 5,000.


Manufacturing Requirements
📝 Edit blueprint requirements
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

Acquisition

During the Vor's Prize tutorial prologue, the Skana is one of two melee weapons offered to the player, the other being the MK1-Bo MK1-Bo.

The blueprint can also be purchased from the Market for Credits64 15,000.

Characteristics

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Advantages:

Disadvantages:

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))
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Notes

  • 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.
  • The Skana is not required to craft the DualSkana Dual Skana.

Trivia

  • The Skana was the very first Melee weapon available to new players prior to Update 14.0 (2014-07-18).
  • The Skana resembles the Russian Shashka, mirroring the curve of the blade and lack of crossguard.
  • Prior to Update 17.0 (2015-07-31), the Skana was used by Tyl Regor, the final boss of Uranus, before being replaced by the Ack&Brunt Ack & Brunt.

Media

Skana Skins

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Patch History

Update 26.0 (2019-10-31)

  • Damage increased from 35 to 120.
  • Range increased from 1 to 2.5.
  • Status Chance increased from 10% to 16%.
  • Slam Attack increased from 70 to 360.
  • Slide Attack increased from 75 to 120.
  • Parry Angle set to 55.

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 7.11 (2013-05-17)

  • Market price changed to Platinum64 150.

Vanilla (2012-10-25)

  • Introduced.

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

See Also