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Kuva Bramma

Kuva Bramma

Bow / Projectile Precision

This Grineer bow delivers vengeance in the form of clusterbomb-tipped arrows that can be detonated mid-air or on impact. Low quiver capacity, arrows are recovered singly.

Role
Bow / Projectile Precision
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
15
Disposition
0.65
Introduced
Update 27.1 (2020-02-04)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

BowChargeAlarmingPrimary

Damage

1026.0

Crit

35.0%

Crit Mult

2.1x

Status

21.0%

Damage Composition

1026.0 total

Impact
187.0
Puncture
0.0
Slash
0.0
Fire Rate
0.67
Magazine
1
Reload
0.6s
Accuracy
16.7
Disposition0.65
MaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery15
  • IntroducedUpdate 27.1 (2020-02-04)
  • Build Cost10,000 Credits
  • Build Time0h 1m
  • Rush0 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

This Grineer bow delivers vengeance in the form of clusterbomb-tipped arrows that can be detonated mid-air or on impact. Built as a bow / projectile precision option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Bow that fits a bow / projectile precision play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Kuva Bramma 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

  • Charged Shot

    Impact 187

    Projectile · Crit 35% / 2.1× · Status 21% · Fire Rate 0.67 · Projectile 50

  • Radial Attack

    Blast 839

    AoE · Crit 35% / 2.1× · Status 21% · Fire Rate 0.67 · Falloff 0–8.3m (−90%)

  • Cluster Bomb Contact

    Impact 49

    Projectile · Crit 35% / 2.1× · Status 21% · Fire Rate 1 · Projectile 30

  • Cluster Bomb Explosion

    Blast 57

    AoE · Crit 35% / 2.1× · Status 21% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–3.5m (−50%)

Attack Notes

  • Charged Shot (Projectile): Impact 187.0.
  • Radial Attack (AoE): Blast 839.0.
  • Cluster Bomb Contact (Projectile): Impact 49.0.

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 0.65.

    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 / DisruptionStrongTest whether Kuva Bramma still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Kuva Bramma 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 Kuva Bramma, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesExcellentLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Kuva Bramma 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
10,000
Time
0h 1m
Blueprint×1
Total resources
Blueprint×1
Credits
10,000
Time
0h

Alternatives

Other options if Kuva Bramma isn’t the right fit.

  • Cernos

    Another Bow option if Kuva Bramma’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.

  • Cernos Prime

    Another Bow option if Kuva Bramma’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.