Theorylytics
Krohkur

Krohkur

Crit Melee / Combo Scaler

This hooked blade rewards critical hits to those skilled enough to strike with finesse.

Role
Crit Melee / Combo Scaler
Polarities
None
Exilus
Mastery
9
Disposition
1.35
Introduced
Update 22.0 (2017-10-12)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

217.0

Crit

29.0%

Crit Mult

2.3x

Status

19.0%

Damage Composition

217.0 total

Impact
26.0
Puncture
151.9
Slash
39.1
Attack Speed
0.83
Range
2.5
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.6
Disposition1.35
None
  • Mastery9
  • IntroducedUpdate 22.0 (2017-10-12)
  • Market150 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

This hooked blade rewards critical hits to those skilled enough to strike with finesse. Built as a crit melee / combo scaler option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Melee that fits a crit melee / combo scaler play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Krohkur 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 26 · Slash 151.9 · Puncture 39.1

    Crit 29% / 2.3× · Status 19% · Fire Rate 0.83

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 434

    AoE · Crit 29% / 2.3× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 0.83 · Falloff 0–7m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 651

    AoE · Crit 29% / 2.3× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 0.83 · Falloff 0–8m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 26.0, Slash 151.9, Puncture 39.1.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Impact 434.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 651.0.

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.

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 Krohkur still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Krohkur 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 Krohkur, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Krohkur 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
24h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Total resources
Credits
20,000
Time
1d
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Krohkur isn’t the right fit.

  • Ack & Brunt

    Another Melee option if Krohkur’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.

  • Amanata

    Another Melee option if Krohkur’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.