Theorylytics
Dual Kamas

Dual Kamas

Melee / Generalist

Wielding a Kama in each hand brings a savage amount of Slash Damage to bear against your enemies.

Role
Melee / Generalist
Polarities
None
Exilus
Mastery
1
Disposition
1.35
Introduced
Update 11.1 (2013-11-27)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

96.0

Crit

10.0%

Crit Mult

1.5x

Status

15.0%

Damage Composition

96.0 total

Impact
4.8
Puncture
81.6
Slash
9.6
Attack Speed
1.17
Range
2.4
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.5
Disposition1.35
None
  • Mastery1
  • IntroducedUpdate 11.1 (2013-11-27)
  • Market175 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush25 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Wielding a Kama in each hand brings a savage amount of Slash Damage to bear against your enemies. Built as a melee / generalist option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Dual Kamas is not a signature weapon — any frame can use it without a signature passive.

When to Pick

  • You want a Melee that fits a melee / generalist play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Dual Kamas does well — check Mission Usefulness below before investing Forma.
  • You’re ready to Catalyze / Forma it if you plan to main it on Steel Path.

Attack Modes

  • Normal Attack

    Impact 4.8 · Slash 81.6 · Puncture 9.6

    Crit 10% / 1.5× · Status 15% · Fire Rate 1.17

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 192

    AoE · Crit 10% / 1.5× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1.17 · Falloff 0–8m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 288

    AoE · Crit 10% / 1.5× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1.17 · Falloff 0–9m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 4.8, Slash 81.6, Puncture 9.6.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Impact 192.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 288.0.

Upgrades

Permanent investments on this weapon copy — separate from the Prime variant.

  • Orokin CatalystCapacity

    Doubles mod capacity so endgame builds fit.

    Usually the first permanent upgrade on a weapon you plan to main.

  • FormaPolarity

    Adds or changes polarities so matching mods cost half capacity.

    expect multiple Forma for a hungry config.

  • Stance / Exilus (as applicable)Slot

    Unlocks utility options (Exilus on guns; melee focuses on stance polarity + utility mods).

    Install when you need ammo, handling, or QoL without sacrificing damage slots.

  • Melee Arcane AdapterArcane

    Lets you install a weapon arcane for a strong passive bonus.

    Worth it once the base mod config is already solid.

  • Riven ModRiven

    Unique rolled mod. Disposition 1.35.

    Chase clean desirable stats; skip awkward negatives on low-disposition weapons.

  • Dual Kamas PrimeVariant

    The primed version — stronger stats and usually better polarities.

    Upgrade path when relics/parts are available.

Mod Scaling

Multishot

Melee doesn’t use multishot — invest in range, combo, and attack speed instead.

Critical

Blood Rush + crit damage is the classic crit melee route when base crit is workable.

Elemental

Viral/Heat or Corrosive/Heat dual-stats after your damage and conditioner mods.

Fire Rate

Attack speed (Berserker Fury / Primed Fury) keeps combo stacks rising.

Priority

Damage/CO → Blood Rush / Weeping Wounds → Crit Damage → Elemental → Range/Speed QoL.

Mission Usefulness

Mission / ContextRatingWhy
Steel Path Survival / Defense / DisruptionStrongTest whether Dual Kamas still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Dual Kamas when its fire pattern matches fast tile clears — skip if it feels awkward on empty lanes.
Mobile Defense / ExcavationStrongHold objectives by deleting approach packs with Dual Kamas, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Dual Kamas has strong single-target multipliers; otherwise bring a dedicated boss weapon.

Acquisition

Check the How to Get table for blueprint / part drop sources.

Crafting

Build
Credits
20,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
25 Plat
Total resources
Credits
20,000
Time
12h
Rush
25 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Dual Kamas isn’t the right fit.

  • Dual Kamas Prime

    Prime upgrade in the same line as Dual Kamas — Dual Kamas Prime has higher damage (67%) and higher crit (100%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Ack & Brunt

    Another Melee if you want more crit than Dual Kamas (Ack & Brunt: 20.0%).

  • Amanata

    Another Melee if you want more crit than Dual Kamas (Amanata: 24.0%).