Understand Flawed Chilling Grasp
Useful when…
- Add a modest Cold damage bonus to a compatible shotgun.
- Use its lower base drain of 2 when fitting capacity is a constraint.
Effect and fit
The mod applies to shotguns and adds Cold damage: +10% at rank 0, +30% at rank 2, and +40% at maximum rank 3. It is a flawed, standard-slot mod with Vazarin polarity and base drain 2.
Ranking and alternatives
Fusion raises the bonus to +40% at rank 3. The listed upgrades cost 20, 40, and 80 Endo, with 966, 1,932, and 3,864 Credits. The standard Chilling Grasp reaches +90% Cold at rank 5, and Primed Chilling Grasp reaches +165% at rank 10; those are separate variants, not additional bonuses to combine with this one. The flawed version is incompatible with both named versions.
Limitations
Its maximum Cold bonus is lower than the standard and Primed versions, and its flawed status is reflected in its reduced bonus. Accelerated Blast is a different shotgun mod that adds Fire Rate and Puncture; it does not provide the Cold effect of Chilling Grasp.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- Lower maximum Cold bonus than the standard and Primed versions.
- Cannot be equipped alongside its named standard or Primed versions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Expecting to equip it together with Chilling Grasp or Primed Chilling Grasp.
- Treating its +40% Cold as a final weapon damage figure.