MK1-Kunai

The MK1-Kunai is one of three Secondary weapon options available to new Tenno, which can be acquired from the Vor's Prize tutorial prologue. The Mk1-Kunai is suited for new players who desire a silent and stealthy sidearm.

This weapon can be sold for.

Characteristics
This weapon deals primarily damage.

Advantages:
 * Silent.
 * Infested Volatile Runners do not explode on death when killed by this weapon.
 * Can hit multiple enemies in a short line (caused by flying dead bodies and not by the Kunai).
 * Very fast reload speed.
 * Staggers non-heavy Grineer units and Infested Chargers on every hit.
 * Fast fire rate.
 * The arc of the shots enable headshots over cover.
 * Two polarity slots, ideal for Hornet Strike and Barrel Diffusion.

Disadvantages:
 * Has travel time, making it difficult to land an accurate shot at long distances.
 * Shoots in an arc, making it difficult for use at long range.
 * While you are holding this weapon, your Spin Attack (Slide Melee) does not get a speed boost.
 * Low critical chance. (Although higher than the Kunai)
 * Low status chance.

Acquisition

 * This weapon can be bought in the Market for.

Weapon Loadouts
See the user build section for builds using this weapon.

Tips

 * Make sure to adjust your aim for moving targets.
 * When using at a distance, aim above the enemy to adjust for Kunai's arc.
 * Especially lethal when paired with Ice mods.
 * Using the Pistol Ammo Mutation mod can help regain lost ammo when needed.
 * Alternatively, bring along Team Ammo Restores.

Bugs

 * Using Quickdraw on the Kunai can cause infinite reloading issues. (Fixed?)
 * As with all thrown sidearms, when performing a Jump Kick, your frame will hold the Kunai as dual pistols. Upon hitting the ground and sliding, this will quickly switch back to as it should be. (Fixed?)
 * When a Hobbled Dragon Key is equipped, sprinting (depending on your frame's speed) will cause the Kunai to be held incorrectly. This also applies to sliding (at slow speeds?). (Fixed?)

Trivia

 * The Kunai (苦無) was traditionally a multipurpose tool, similar in design to a crowbar. It could be used for gardening, masonry, and other things.
 * In popular culture, the word "Kunai" is often associated with ninjas and is depicted as a throwing knife.
 * The MK1-Kunai was introduced as a new starting weapon option in Update 14, alongside the Lato and the MK1-Furis.