Theorylytics
Kuva Kohm

Kuva Kohm

Shotgun / Close-Range Clear

The Kuva Kohm variant has a higher fire rate than the original. For every shot fired in rapid succession the Kuva Kohm releases an additional bolt and grows more lethal.

Role
Shotgun / Close-Range Clear
Polarities
VazarinVazarin
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
13
Disposition
0.9
Introduced
Update 26.0 (2019-10-31)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

ShotgunAutoAlarmingPrimary

Damage

20.0

Crit

19.0%

Crit Mult

2.3x

Status

10.0%

Damage Composition

20.0 total

Impact
4.0
Puncture
12.0
Slash
4.0
Fire Rate
4.17
Magazine
209
Reload
2.0s
Accuracy
8.0
Disposition0.9
VazarinExilus Madurai
  • Multishot9.0
  • 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 Kohm variant has a higher fire rate than the original. Built as a shotgun / close-range clear option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Kuva 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 Kuva 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 4 · Slash 12 · Puncture 4

    Hit-Scan · Crit 19% / 2.3× · Status 90% · Fire Rate 0.83 · Falloff 13–26m (−90%)

  • Fully Spooled

    Impact 4 · Slash 12 · Puncture 4

    Hit-Scan · Crit 19% / 2.3× · Status 7.5% · Fire Rate 4.17 · Falloff 13–26m (−90%)

Attack Notes

  • Single Pellet (Hit-Scan): Impact 4.0, Slash 12.0, Puncture 4.0.
  • Fully Spooled (Hit-Scan): Impact 4.0, Slash 12.0, Puncture 4.0.

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 0.9.

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

Alternatives

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

  • Kohm

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Kuva Kohm — Kohm has higher damage (50%) and lower crit (42%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Arca Plasmor

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

  • Astilla

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