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Karak Wraith

Karak Wraith

Status Primary / Primer

A different take on the Grineer assault rifle, the Karak Wraith features unique styling.

Role
Status Primary / Primer
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
7
Disposition
1.28
Introduced
Update 16.5 (2015-05-12)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

31.0

Crit

13.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

25.0%

Damage Composition

31.0 total

Impact
13.9
Puncture
7.8
Slash
9.3
Fire Rate
11.67
Magazine
60
Reload
2.0s
Accuracy
28.6
Disposition1.28
MaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery7
  • IntroducedUpdate 16.5 (2015-05-12)
  • Build Cost25,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush50 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

A different take on the Grineer assault rifle, the Karak Wraith features unique styling. Built as a status primary / primer option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Rifle that fits a status primary / primer play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Karak Wraith 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 13.9 · Slash 7.8 · Puncture 9.3

    Hit-Scan · Crit 13% / 2× · Status 25% · Fire Rate 11.67

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 13.9, Slash 7.8, Puncture 9.3.

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.

  • Exilus Weapon AdapterSlot

    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.

  • Primary 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 1.28.

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

Mod Scaling

Multishot

Usually the highest value damage slot — more projectiles, more procs, more clear.

Critical

Stack crit chance/damage when the weapon’s crit stats justify a crit suite.

Elemental

Faction/elemental lines for Steel Path; Viral+Heat is a safe default on many guns.

Fire Rate

Fire rate raises DPS but burns ammo — pair with reload/ammo economy when needed.

Priority

Multishot → Crit (if crit-viable) → Elemental → QoL ammo/reload.

Mission Usefulness

Mission / ContextRatingWhy
Steel Path Survival / Defense / DisruptionSituationalTest whether Karak Wraith still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Karak Wraith 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 Karak Wraith, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Karak Wraith 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
25,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
50 Plat
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Receiver×1Stock×1
Total resources
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Receiver×1Stock×1
Credits
25,000
Time
12h
Rush
50 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Karak Wraith isn’t the right fit.

  • Karak

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Karak Wraith — Karak has lower crit (31%) and lower status (40%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Kuva Karak

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Karak Wraith — Kuva Karak has lower damage (26%) and higher crit (77%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

    Another Rifle if you want more crit than Karak Wraith (Acceltra: 32.0%).