Theorylytics
Tonkor

Tonkor

Crit Primary / Sustained DPS

Hurl mayhem and destruction with this Grineer grenade launcher.

Role
Crit Primary / Sustained DPS
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
5
Disposition
1.3
Introduced
Update 16.4 (2015-04-23)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

LauncherSemiAlarmingPrimary

Damage

725.0

Crit

25.0%

Crit Mult

2.5x

Status

10.0%

Damage Composition

725.0 total

Impact
0.0
Puncture
0.0
Slash
75.0
Fire Rate
3.17
Magazine
1
Reload
1.7s
Accuracy
100.0
Disposition1.3
NoneExilus Naramon
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery5
  • IntroducedUpdate 16.4 (2015-04-23)
  • Market200 Platinum
  • Build Cost60,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush45 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Hurl mayhem and destruction with this Grineer grenade launcher. Built as a crit primary / sustained dps option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Launcher that fits a crit primary / sustained dps play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Tonkor 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

  • Grenade Impact

    Puncture 75

    Projectile · Crit 25% / 2.5× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 3.17 · Projectile 40

  • Grenade Explosion

    Blast 650

    AoE · Crit 25% / 2.5× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 3.17 · Falloff 0–7m (−70%)

Attack Notes

  • Grenade Impact (Projectile): Puncture 75.0.
  • Grenade Explosion (AoE): Blast 650.0.

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 / DisruptionStrongTest whether Tonkor still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Tonkor 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 Tonkor, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Tonkor 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
60,000
Time
24h 0m
Rush
45 Plat
Total resources
Credits
60,000
Time
1d
Rush
45 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Tonkor isn’t the right fit.

  • Kuva Tonkor

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Tonkor — Kuva Tonkor has higher crit (20%) and higher status (70%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Carmine Penta

    Another Launcher if you want less crit than Tonkor (Carmine Penta: 10.0%).

  • Kuva Ogris

    Another Launcher if you want less crit than Tonkor (Kuva Ogris: 9.0%).