- Rarity
- Rare
- Max rank
- 5
Overview
- Rarity
- Rare
- Max rank
- 5
- Type
- Primary arcane
Effect per rank
- Rank 0On aim: x0.2 explosion radius, +50% damage and +3.0% ammo efficiency for every 1m radius lost.
- Rank 1On aim: x0.2 explosion radius, +60% damage and +3.5% ammo efficiency for every 1m radius lost.
- Rank 2On aim: x0.2 explosion radius, +70% damage and +4.0% ammo efficiency for every 1m radius lost.
- Rank 3On aim: x0.2 explosion radius, +80% damage and +4.5% ammo efficiency for every 1m radius lost.
- Rank 4On aim: x0.2 explosion radius, +90% damage and +5.0% ammo efficiency for every 1m radius lost.
- Rank 5On aim: x0.2 explosion radius, +100% damage and +5.5% ammo efficiency for every 1m radius lost.
Where to get it
Other sources
- Hunhow (Pontis Tower)
Drops
Missions & bounties (2)
| Uranus/Scoria's Angel (Skirmish) | Uncommon | 25 % |
| Uranus/The Kuva Wytch (Skirmish) | Uncommon | 25 % |
About Primary Compression
Primary Compression reduces the explosion radius of your primary's shots by 80% while aiming, but increases damage by 100% and Ammo Efficiency by 5.5% for every meter of radius lost. The bonuses scale smoothly between whole-number radius values.
Hunhow at Pontis Tower sells it for 15 Emerald Talent and 15 Crimson Talent, and it can also drop from Uranus Proxima completion bonuses. It is meant for explosive launchers where you trade area for raw damage.
Primary Compression was added with Update 43.0 (June 2026).
Primary Compression is tradable, see the current prices in the market box above.
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Frequently asked questions about Primary Compression
Where do I get Primary Compression?
Buy it from Hunhow at Pontis Tower for 15 Emerald and 15 Crimson Talents, or farm Uranus Proxima completion bonuses.
What does Primary Compression do?
At rank 5: On aim: x0.2 explosion radius, +100% damage and +5.5% ammo efficiency for every 1m radius lost..