Theorylytics
Kohm

Kohm

Shotgun / Close-Range Clear

For every shot fired in rapid succession the Kohm releases an additional bolt and grows more lethal.

Role
Shotgun / Close-Range Clear
Polarities
VazarinVazarin
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
5
Disposition
1.3
Introduced
Update 15.6 (2014-12-11)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

ShotgunAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

30.0

Crit

11.0%

Crit Mult

2.3x

Status

8.3%

Damage Composition

30.0 total

Impact
6.0
Puncture
18.0
Slash
6.0
Fire Rate
3.67
Magazine
245
Reload
2.0s
Accuracy
8.0
Disposition1.3
VazarinExilus Madurai
  • Multishot9.0
  • Mastery5
  • IntroducedUpdate 15.6 (2014-12-11)
  • Market150 Platinum
  • Build Cost20,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

For every shot fired in rapid succession the Kohm releases an additional bolt and grows more lethal. Built as a shotgun / close-range clear option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Shotgun that fits a shotgun / close-range clear play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Kohm 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

  • Single Pellet

    Impact 6 · Slash 18 · Puncture 6

    Hit-Scan · Crit 11% / 2.3× · Status 75% · Fire Rate 0.73 · Falloff 15–25m (−47%)

  • Fully Spooled

    Impact 6 · Slash 18 · Puncture 6

    Hit-Scan · Crit 11% / 2.3× · Status 6.2% · Fire Rate 3.67 · Falloff 15–25m (−47%)

Attack Notes

  • Single Pellet (Hit-Scan): Impact 6.0, Slash 18.0, Puncture 6.0.
  • Fully Spooled (Hit-Scan): Impact 6.0, Slash 18.0, Puncture 6.0.

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.

  • 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 1.3.

    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 Kohm still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Kohm 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 Kohm, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Kohm 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
35 Plat
Total resources
Credits
20,000
Time
12h
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Kohm isn’t the right fit.

  • Kuva Kohm

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Kohm — Kuva Kohm has lower damage (33%) and higher crit (73%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Arca Plasmor

    Another Shotgun if you want more crit than Kohm (Arca Plasmor: 22.0%).

  • Astilla

    Another Shotgun if you want more status than Kohm (Astilla: 33.0%).