Lasting Sting GUIDE
Understand Lasting Sting
Useful when…
- Consider it when Status Duration is the stat you want to increase on a melee mod.
- Compare its listed stat with melee mods that specify Status Chance, combo duration, or Slash.
Status Duration values
Lasting Sting lists +10% Status Duration at rank 0, +60% at rank 5, and +110% at rank 10. The description does not specify additional behavior beyond this stat.
Related melee mod stats
Drifting Contact lists +10 seconds Combo Duration and +40% Status Chance. Body Count lists +12 seconds Combo Duration. Carnis Mandible lists +90% Slash and +60% Status Chance. These listed stats differ from Lasting Sting’s Status Duration bonus.
Mod identity and rank
Lasting Sting is a Common standard melee mod with Madurai polarity, 6 base drain, and a maximum rank of 10. Its listed Status Duration bonus reaches +110% at rank 10; example fusion costs are provided at several rank steps.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- Its listed bonus is Status Duration rather than Status Chance, combo duration, or damage.
- Higher ranks have higher listed fusion costs.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing Status Duration with Status Chance.
- Attributing combo duration, Slash, or damage bonuses to Lasting Sting.