Theorylytics
Kuva Seer

Kuva Seer

Status Secondary / Primer

This variant pistol has higher fire rate and magazine capacity. Superior zoom capabilities plus projectiles have a small Corrosive burst.

Role
Status Secondary / Primer
Polarities
None
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
15
Disposition
1.1
Introduced
Update 26.0 (2019-10-31)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

PistolSemiAlarmingSecondary

Damage

200.0

Crit

21.0%

Crit Mult

1.9x

Status

33.0%

Damage Composition

200.0 total

Impact
26.2
Puncture
36.7
Slash
68.1
Fire Rate
2.5
Magazine
9
Reload
2.3s
Accuracy
16.0
Disposition1.1
NoneExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery15
  • IntroducedUpdate 26.0 (2019-10-31)
  • Build Cost10,000 Credits
  • Build Time0h 1m
  • Rush0 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

This variant pistol has higher fire rate and magazine capacity. Built as a status secondary / primer option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Kuva Seer 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 Seer 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

  • Projectile Impact

    Impact 26.2 · Slash 36.7 · Puncture 68.1

    Projectile · Crit 21% / 1.9× · Status 33% · Fire Rate 2.5 · Projectile 200

  • Explosion

    Corrosive 69

    AoE · Crit 21% / 1.9× · Status 33% · Fire Rate 2.5 · Falloff 0–2.3m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Projectile Impact (Projectile): Impact 26.2, Slash 36.7, Puncture 68.1.
  • Explosion (AoE): Corrosive 69.0.

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 1.1.

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

  • Seer

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Kuva Seer — Seer has lower damage (50%) and lower crit (76%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acrid

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

  • Afuris Prime

    Another Pistol option if Kuva Seer’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.