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Kuva Hind

Kuva Hind

Status Primary / Primer

This powerful Grineer burst rifle has been retrofitted to add semi-automatic and automatic fire modes.

Role
Status Primary / Primer
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
15
Disposition
1.1
Introduced
Update 27.1 (2020-02-04)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

RifleBurstAlarmingPrimary

Damage

30.0

Crit

25.0%

Crit Mult

2.1x

Status

33.0%

Damage Composition

30.0 total

Impact
7.5
Puncture
15.0
Slash
7.5
Fire Rate
9.09
Magazine
90
Reload
2.3s
Accuracy
33.3
Disposition1.1
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 powerful Grineer burst rifle has been retrofitted to add semi-automatic and automatic fire modes. Built as a status primary / primer option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Kuva Hind 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 Kuva Hind 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

  • Burst

    Impact 7.5 · Slash 15 · Puncture 7.5

    Hit-Scan · Crit 25% / 2.1× · Status 33% · Fire Rate 5

  • Semi-Auto

    Impact 18 · Slash 54 · Puncture 18

    Hit-Scan · Crit 37% / 2.9× · Status 21% · Fire Rate 2.5

  • Auto

    Impact 6 · Slash 18 · Puncture 6

    Hit-Scan · Crit 21% / 1.9× · Status 33% · Fire Rate 10

Attack Notes

  • Burst (Hit-Scan): Impact 7.5, Slash 15.0, Puncture 7.5.
  • Semi-Auto (Hit-Scan): Impact 18.0, Slash 54.0, Puncture 18.0.
  • Auto (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 1.1.

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

  • Hind

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Kuva Hind — Hind has lower crit (72%) and lower status (55%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acceltra

    Another Rifle if you want less status than Kuva Hind (Acceltra: 6.0%).

  • Acceltra Prime

    Another Rifle if you want less status than Kuva Hind (Acceltra Prime: 18.0%).