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Amalgam Argonak Metal Auger
Warframe · Mod

Amalgam Argonak Metal Auger

Argonak and dagger utility mod

Released May 22, 2019

Amalgam Argonak Metal Auger adds Punch Through to the Argonak, reveals enemies through Punch Through, and lets damage from Daggers reduce Armor. Its effects suit equipment using both the Argonak and Daggers.

TypeArgonakPolaritynaramonMax rank5Base drain6VariantStandardRarityRare
Amalgam Argonak Metal Auger GUIDE

Understand Amalgam Argonak Metal Auger

Useful when…

  • Add Punch Through and reveal enemies with the Argonak.
  • Reduce Armor by dealing damage with Daggers.

Effects and conditions

At maximum rank, the mod grants +3 Punch Through, and enemies are revealed by Punch Through. Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 6. The Armor reduction is tied to Dagger damage; enemy revealing is tied to Punch Through.

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Compatibility and fit

The mod fits the Argonak in a standard slot, has Naramon polarity, base drain 6, and maximum rank 5. It is incompatible with Metal Auger and Flawed Metal Auger. Its Dagger effect is relevant when Daggers are also used.

Ranks and listed source

At rank 0, it grants +0.5 Punch Through and 1 Armor reduction; rank 3 grants +2 and 4; rank 5 grants +3 and 6. The rank 4-to-5 example step costs 480 Endo and 23,184 Credits. The listed source is The Ropalolyst on Jupiter, with a 20% chance.

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Limitations and tradeoffs

  • The Armor reduction requires Dagger damage, while the Punch Through benefit requires the Argonak.
  • It is incompatible with Metal Auger and Flawed Metal Auger.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Expecting Argonak damage to trigger the Dagger Armor reduction.
  • Trying to equip it with Metal Auger or Flawed Metal Auger.

Effects and reference details

Rank effects and investment

RankListed effectsUnpolarized drainTotal Endo from rank 0Total Credits from rank 0
0+0.5 Punch Through
Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 1. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.
600
1+1 Punch Through
Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 2. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.
7301,449
2+1.5 Punch Through
Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 3. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.
8904,347
3+2 Punch Through
Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 4. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.
921010,143
4+2.5 Punch Through
Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 5. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.
1045021,735
5+3 Punch Through
Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 6. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.
1193044,919

These are listed mod effects and fusion costs, not final build damage. Matching and mismatched polarities change capacity. Totals assume starting at rank 0.

References and version

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Fusion cost and capacity

0Endo
0Credits
6Target slot drain
RankObserved effectDrainEndo from 0Credits from 0
0+0.5 Punch Through · Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 1. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.600
1+1 Punch Through · Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 2. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.7301,449
2+1.5 Punch Through · Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 3. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.8904,347
3+2 Punch Through · Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 4. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.921010,143
4+2.5 Punch Through · Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 5. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.1045021,735
5+3 Punch Through · Damage from Daggers reduces Armor by 6. Enemies are revealed by Punch Through.1193044,919

Slot polarity changes drain; fusion prices depend on mod rarity and family.

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