Understand Dual Cestra
Useful when…
- Maintain volleys against nearby or predictable targets.
- Use a large magazine for sustained combat before reloading.
Attack profile
The normal attack launches projectiles at 18.75 shots per second with listed speed 100. Each shot has 26 damage, composed of 20.8 Puncture and 5.2 Impact. Critical chance is 6%, critical multiplier 1.6×, and status chance 20%. This is projectile fire rather than hitscan, so lead moving targets. The listed 20 accuracy is a separate handling consideration.
Magazine and investment
The magazine holds 120 rounds, but the reload takes 3.5 seconds. That pairing favors planning reload windows and makes reload investment a possible consideration if it addresses a real inconvenience in your setup. Its 20% status chance may support status-focused upgrades, while the low listed critical chance is a constraint on critical investment. The weapon has one Madurai polarity, requires Mastery rank 7, and has a rank cap of 30.
Alternatives by handling
The single Cestra is described as a compact energy pistol that fires at an increasingly rapid rate. Afuris Prime is another dual-pistol choice, but the comparison entry does not include detailed firing properties. Akarius instead launches target-seeking rockets and reloads faster while sprinting, with the effect stronger in Gauss's hands. Consider these descriptions when choosing the sort of secondary fire you want; they do not establish a direct performance ranking.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- Very high fire rate and large magazine, but a long reload.
- Projectile travel and listed accuracy affect practical target tracking.
- Low critical chance makes critical investment conditional.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming projectile shots land instantly at range.
- Ignoring the 3.5-second reload because of the large magazine.
- Building for critical chance without considering its 6% starting value.