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Kuva Nukor

Kuva Nukor

Status Secondary / Primer

A highly-optimized Nukor that allows for the weapon’s microwave field to hit up to two additional targets.

Role
Status Secondary / Primer
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
13
Disposition
0.5
Introduced
Update 27.1 (2020-02-04)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

PistolHeldAlarmingSecondary

Damage

21.0

Crit

7.0%

Crit Mult

5.0x

Status

50.0%

Fire Rate
10.0
Magazine
77
Reload
2.0s
Accuracy
100.0
Disposition0.5
NoneExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery13
  • IntroducedUpdate 27.1 (2020-02-04)
  • Build Cost10,000 Credits
  • Build Time0h 1m
  • Rush0 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

A highly-optimized Nukor that allows for the weapon’s microwave field to hit up to two additional targets. Built as a status secondary / primer option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

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

When to Pick

  • You want a Pistol that fits a status secondary / primer play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Kuva Nukor 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

    Radiation 21

    Hit-Scan · Crit 7% / 5× · Status 50% · Fire Rate 10

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Radiation 21.0.

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 0.5.

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

  • Nukor

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Kuva Nukor — Nukor has lower crit (57%) and lower status (42%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acrid

    Another Pistol if you want less status than Kuva Nukor (Acrid: 10.0%).

  • Afuris Prime

    Another Pistol if you want less status than Kuva Nukor (Afuris Prime: 30.0%).