Theorylytics
Brakk

Brakk

Secondary / Flexible

Simple but powerful. The semi-automatic Brakk hand cannon delivers a lot of punch in a small package.

Role
Secondary / Flexible
Polarities
NaramonNaramonMaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusNaramonNaramon
Mastery
6
Disposition
1.25
Introduced
Update 10.6 (2013-10-30)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

PistolSemiAlarmingSecondary

Damage

20.0

Crit

17.0%

Crit Mult

2.0x

Status

5.1%

Damage Composition

20.0 total

Impact
9.0
Puncture
6.0
Slash
5.0
Fire Rate
5.0
Magazine
5
Reload
1.05s
Accuracy
7.7
Disposition1.25
NaramonMaduraiExilus Naramon
  • Multishot10.0
  • Mastery6
  • IntroducedUpdate 10.6 (2013-10-30)
  • Build Cost15,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush50 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Simple but powerful. Built as a secondary / flexible option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Pistol that fits a secondary / flexible play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Brakk 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

  • Normal Attack

    Impact 9 · Slash 6 · Puncture 5

    Hit-Scan · Crit 17% / 2× · Status 5.1% · Fire Rate 5 · Falloff 11–22m (−60%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 9.0, Slash 6.0, Puncture 5.0.

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.

  • Secondary 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 1.25.

    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 Brakk still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Brakk 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 Brakk, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Brakk has strong single-target multipliers; otherwise bring a dedicated boss weapon.

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Vem Tabook. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Vem Tabook12.50%

Crafting

Build
Credits
15,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
50 Plat
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Orokin Cell×10Receiver×1
Total resources
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Orokin Cell×10Receiver×1
Credits
15,000
Time
12h
Rush
50 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Brakk isn’t the right fit.

  • Kuva Brakk

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Brakk — Kuva Brakk has lower damage (25%) and higher crit (71%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acrid

    Another Pistol if you want less crit than Brakk (Acrid: 5.0%).

  • Afuris Prime

    Another Pistol if you want more status than Brakk (Afuris Prime: 30.0%).