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(U14 buff! DE forgot to buff the dual version tho, both skana and lato.)
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{{Top|Lotus|Tenno|Tenno|Weapon|Weapons|Weapons}}
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{{WeaponInfoboxAutomatic}}
| name = Skana
 
 
{{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.}}
| image = DESkana.png
 
| mastery level = 0
 
| slot = Melee
 
| type = Sword
 
| projectile speed =
 
| stat proc = 10.0
 
| stagger = Yes
 
   
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The '''Skana''' is a standard issue sword for new [[Tenno]] recruits.
| physical damage = 35.1
 
| impact damage = 5.3
 
| puncture damage = 5.3
 
| slash damage = 24.5
 
| elemental damage type =
 
| elemental damage =
 
| crit chance = 5.0
 
| crit damage = 150.0
 
| attack rate = 0.8
 
| stamina = 10.0
 
   
 
Can be sold for {{cc|5,000}}.
| jump physical damage = 70.0
 
| jump impact damage =
 
| jump puncture damage =
 
| jump slash damage =
 
| jump elemental damage type =
 
| jump elemental damage =
 
   
 
==Characteristics==
| slam physical damage = 25.0
 
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*This weapon deals primarily {{D|Slash}} damage.
| slam impact damage =
 
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*Can use the Skana-exclusive {{M|Bright Purity}} mod.
| slam puncture damage =
 
 
*Stance slot has {{Pol|Madurai}} polarity, matches {{M|Crimson Dervish}}, {{M|Swooping Falcon}} and {{M|Vengeful Revenant}} stances.
| slam slash damage =
 
| slam elemental damage type =
 
| slam elemental damage =
 
| slam radius = 5.0
 
   
 
{{Advantages|
| slide physical damage = 75.0
 
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| slide impact damage =
 
| slide puncture damage =
 
| slide slash damage =
 
| slide elemental damage type =
 
| slide elemental damage =
 
| slide crit chance = 5.0
 
 
| wall physical damage = 140.0
 
| wall impact damage =
 
| wall puncture damage =
 
| wall slash damage =
 
| wall elemental damage type =
 
| wall elemental damage =
 
| wall crit chance =
 
| wall crit damage =
 
 
| finisher damage =
 
| max targets = 1.0
 
| cleave radius = 0.25
 
| conclave = 10
 
| stamina = 10
 
| polarities =
 
| stance = {{Icon/Pol|V}}
 
| notes =
 
}}{{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.}}
 
   
 
{{Disadvantages|
The [[Skana]] is one of three starting Melee weapons available to new Tenno during the [[Vor's Prize]] tutorial prologue.
 
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*Tied with {{Weapon|Jaw Sword}} for the second lowest damage of all swords, after {{Weapon|Cronus}}.
 
Can be sold for {{Icon|Credits}} 5,000.
 
 
{{BuildRequire
 
|buildcredits= 15,000
 
|build1= Salvage
 
|build1amount=750
 
|build2= Plastids
 
|build2amount=500
 
|build3= Alloy Plate
 
|build3amount=1,100
 
|build4= Morphics
 
|build4amount=3
 
|buildtime=12
 
|buildrush=35
 
|blueprint=15,000
 
|market=150
 
 
}}
 
}}
   
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{{WeaponComparison|Prisma Skana}}
==Characteristics==
 
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{{WeaponComparison|Skana Prime|header=n}}
   
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==Acquisition==
'''Advantages:'''
 
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During [[Awakening]], the Skana is one of two melee weapons offered to the player, the other being the {{Weapon|MK1-Bo}}.
*Deals mostly {{Icon/Proc|Slash|text}} damage, good against [[Infested]].
 
*Decent attack speed.
 
*Stance slot has {{Icon/Pol|V}} polarity, matches [[Crimson Dervish]] stance.
 
   
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The blueprint can also be purchased from the [[Market]] for {{cc|15,000}}.
'''Disadvantages:'''
 
*Low base damage.
 
*Can only hit single target without Stances.
 
   
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{{BuildAutomatic|type=Weapon}}
==Weapon Loadouts==
 
{{Main|:Category:Skana Build}}
 
See the user build section for builds using this weapon.
 
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
*Of all the starter weapons available during the Awakening Quest, the Skana is the only one that cannot be bought pre-built, but instead has to be crafted with a blueprint acquired through the Market.
*The Skana is used by [[Tyl Regor]] - the final boss of [[Uranus]].
 
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*The Skana is not required to craft the {{Weapon|Dual Skana}}.
*This sword slightly resembles a [[wikipedia:katana|katana]] , used by the medieval samurai of the Japanese age.
 
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*Of all the starter weapons available in the Market, the Skana is the only one that cannot be bought with [[Credits]].
 
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===Incarnon Genesis===
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*Upon completion of [[The Duviri Paradox]] and [[Angels of the Zariman]], and unlocking [[The Steel Path]], players can earn {{Resource|Skana Incarnon Genesis}} from [[The Circuit]]'s Steel Path to place on their Skana with the help of [[Cavalero]] in the [[Chrysalith]]. This [[Incarnon Genesis]] form grants it evolutions to a transformation and newfound strength.
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====Evolution====
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{{Transclude|Skana Incarnon Genesis#Evolutions}}
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*The Skana was the very first Melee weapon available to new players prior to {{ver|14}}.
**A theory is that the name "Skana" might be a combination of the words "Space", because of the game being mainly ambiented in it, and "Katana", referencing the Japanese weapon, because of the tenno culture and reverence of the 'old ways'. Both words combined could be the reasoning behind "Skana", Space Katana.
 
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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}}.
   
 
==Media==
 
==Media==
<gallery type="slideshow" position="center" widths="600">
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<gallery widths="300" position="center" spacing="small">
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SkanaCodex.png|Skana in Codex.
 
Screenshot.png
 
Screenshot.png
 
Skana1.png
 
Skana1.png
 
Skana2.png
 
Skana2.png
CBskanadude.png|Skana in Tyl Regor's hand (photo by ChickenBar).
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CBskanadude.png|Skana in Tyl Regor's hand.
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SkanaE3.PNG|The Skana as seen in the E3 2013 trailer.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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{{SkinGallery}}
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==Patch History==
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{{Scrollbox/Article|
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{{ver|31.5}}
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*Fixed enemies ragdolling prematurely on Skana stealth finishers.
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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}}
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*TennoGen Arit skin added for Skana series.
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{{ver|19.10}}
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*Skana model reworked.
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**Kintsugi and Nocturne skins added.
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{{ver|18.5}}
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*Skana Conclave skin added.
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{{ver|17.9}}
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*Day of the Dead skin added.
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{{ver|17.2}}
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*Skana damage has been increased in Conclave.
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{{ver|16.5}}
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*Skana series damage increased in Conclave.
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{{ver|16.1.3}}
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*Fixed Skana not sitting properly in the player's fist.
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{{ver|7.11}}
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*Market price changed to {{pc|150}}.
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{{ver|Vanilla}}
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*Introduced.
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}}
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{{ver/Lu|26}}
   
 
==See Also==
 
==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.
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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.
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*{{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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*[[Skana Incarnon Genesis]], the Incarnon power-up for the solo Skana series.
   
 
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[[uk:Скана]]

Latest revision as of 08:00, 6 June 2023

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.

Characteristics[]

Advantages over other Melee weapons (excluding modular weapons):

  • Normal Attack (wiki attack index 1)
    • No numerical advantages.

Disadvantages over other Melee weapons (excluding modular weapons):

  • Tied with JawSword Jaw Sword for the second lowest damage of all swords, after Cronus Cronus.
  • Normal Attack (wiki attack index 1)
    • Very low crit chance (5.00%)
    • Very low total damage (120)
    • Very low attack speed (0.83x animation speed)
    • Low status chance (16.00%)
    • Very low crit multiplier (1.50x)

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))

Acquisition[]

During Awakening, 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.


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

Notes[]

  • Of all the starter weapons available during the Awakening Quest, the Skana is the only one that cannot be bought pre-built, but instead has to be crafted with a blueprint acquired through the Market.
  • The Skana is not required to craft the DualSkana Dual Skana.

Incarnon Genesis[]

Evolution[]

  • Installing the Skana Incarnon Genesis requires 20 PathosClamp Pathos Clamps, 70 Dracroot Dracroot, and 80 ConnlaSprout Connla Sprouts.
  • 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[]

  • Reach 6x Combo and then Heavy Attack to activate Incarnon Form.
  • Incarnon Form stuns nearby enemies when it enters Incarnon Form and after Finisher attacks.
    • +100% Melee Damage
    • +20% Sprint Speed
    • +20% Bullet Jump
  • Incarnon Form lasts for 180 seconds and persists until death.

Evolution II[]

Unlock Challenge: Complete a solo mission with this weapon equipped.

  • Perk 1: Guardian's Promise:
    • Increase Damage by +100 (Skana) / +100 (Prisma) / +10 (Prime).
    • With Overshields: +80% Heavy Attack Efficiency.
  • Perk 2: Wartime Nerve:
    • Increase Damage by +90 (Skana) / +90 (Prisma) / +10 (Prime)
    • +9 Combo Count on undamaged enemies.
      • Enemies are undamaged as long as their health and shield have not been damaged. It doesn't affect Whipclaw.
        • Damaging Overguard is not taken into account.

Evolution III[]

Unlock Challenge: Activate this weapon's Incarnon Form 6 times in a mission.

  • Perk 1: Orokin Reach:
    • Increase Range by +0.4.
  • Perk 2: Resolute Force:
    • +6s Combo Duration.
  • Perk 3: Swift Break:
    • +50% Heavy Attack Wind Up Speed.

Evolution IV[]

Unlock Challenge: Reach 10x Combo Multiplier 10 times.

  • Perk 1: Survivor's Edge:
    • Increase Critical Chance by +12% (Skana) / +12% (Prisma) / +2% (Prime).
    • Increase Status Chance by +10% (Skana) / +10% (Prisma) / +4% (Prime).
  • Perk 2: Elemental Excess:
    • Increase Status Chance by +20% (Skana) / +20% (Prisma) / +10% (Prime).
  • Perk 3: Absolute Valor:
    • Increase Critical Chance by +25% (Skana) / +25% (Prisma) / +4% (Prime).

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 31.5 (2022-04-27)

  • Fixed enemies ragdolling prematurely on Skana stealth finishers.

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[]