Theorylytics
Kuva Drakgoon

Kuva Drakgoon

Shotgun / Close-Range Clear

The Kuva Drakgoon flak cannon sends volleys of intensely hot shrapnel ricocheting around the room that do not slow down. Larger Magazine Capacity and Reload Speed. Can be fired in wide or concentrated bursts.

Role
Shotgun / Close-Range Clear
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
13
Disposition
1.15
Introduced
Update 26.0 (2019-10-31)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

ShotgunChargeAlarmingPrimary

Damage

46.0

Crit

19.0%

Crit Mult

2.1x

Status

9.0%

Damage Composition

46.0 total

Impact
4.6
Puncture
36.8
Slash
4.6
Fire Rate
3.33
Magazine
11
Reload
2.0s
Accuracy
1.4
Disposition1.15
NoneExilus Madurai
  • Multishot10.0
  • Mastery13
  • IntroducedUpdate 26.0 (2019-10-31)
  • Build Cost10,000 Credits
  • Build Time0h 1m
  • Rush0 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

The Kuva Drakgoon flak cannon sends volleys of intensely hot shrapnel ricocheting around the room that do not slow down. Built as a shotgun / close-range clear option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Kuva Drakgoon 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 Kuva Drakgoon 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

  • Uncharged Shot

    Impact 4.6 · Slash 13.8 · Puncture 4.6

    Projectile · Crit 19% / 2.1× · Status 9% · Fire Rate 3.33 · Projectile 130

  • Charged Shot

    Impact 4.6 · Slash 36.8 · Puncture 4.6

    Projectile · Crit 21% / 2.5× · Status 9% · Fire Rate 3.33 · Projectile 190

Attack Notes

  • Uncharged Shot (Projectile): Impact 4.6, Slash 13.8, Puncture 4.6.
  • Charged Shot (Projectile): Impact 4.6, Slash 36.8, Puncture 4.6.

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 1.15.

    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 Drakgoon still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Kuva Drakgoon 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 Drakgoon, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Kuva Drakgoon 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 Drakgoon isn’t the right fit.

  • Drakgoon

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Kuva Drakgoon — Drakgoon has higher damage (52%) and lower crit (74%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Arca Plasmor

    Another Shotgun if you want more status than Kuva Drakgoon (Arca Plasmor: 28.0%).

  • Astilla

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