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{{Codex|The Kronen resurrects a lethal fighting style once thought lost to the ages.}}
 
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The '''Kronen''' are a pair of bladed Tonfas that were added into the game in {{ver|14.5}}, and second of the fan-made weapon designs from DE's Community Melee Weapon Contest to be implemented, the first being the [[Silva & Aegis]].
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The '''Kronen''' is a pair of bladed Tonfas. They are the second of the fan-made weapon designs from DE's Community Melee Weapon Contest to be implemented, the first being the {{Weapon|Silva & Aegis}}.
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This weapon can be sold for {{cc|5,000}}, it is also a {{Requisite_Weapon}} for {{Weapon|Boltace}}.
   
This weapon can be sold for {{cc|5,000}}, it is also a {{Requisite_Weapon}} for [[Boltace]].
 
 
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'''Advantages: '''
 
'''Advantages: '''
 
*High {{Icon|Proc|Slash|Text}} damage &ndash; effective against [[health]].
 
*High {{Icon|Proc|Slash|Text}} damage &ndash; effective against [[health]].
*High [[Status Effect|status]] chance.
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*High [[status chance]].
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*Tied with {{Weapon|Telos Boltace}} for the second fastest [[attack speed]] of all tonfas, behind {{Weapon|Kronen Prime}}.
*Fast [[Attack Speed|attack speed]].
 
*Slam attack ragdolls enemies.
 
 
*Stance slot has {{Icon|Pol|V}} polarity, matching {{M|Gemini Cross}}.
 
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*Lowest base damage of all Tonfas.
 
*Lowest base damage of all Tonfas.
 
**Low {{Icon|Proc|Impact|Text}} and {{Icon|Proc|Puncture|Text}} damage &ndash; less effective against [[shield]]s and [[armor]].
 
**Low {{Icon|Proc|Impact|Text}} and {{Icon|Proc|Puncture|Text}} damage &ndash; less effective against [[shield]]s and [[armor]].
*Very low [[Critical Hit|critical]] chance.
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*Low [[critical chance]] and [[critical multiplier]].
*Below average critical damage multiplier.
 
*Very short range on slide attack.
 
   
'''Comparisons:'''
 
 
{{WeaponComparison|Kronen Prime}}
 
{{WeaponComparison|Kronen Prime}}
 
 
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
*The last attack of the Kronen's basic combo can hit enemies behind the player.
* This weapon requires [[Mastery Rank]] 3 and two [[Argon Crystal]]s to craft.
 
 
*The Kronen counts towards the "Dagger Proficiency" achievements.
* The last attack of the Kronen's basic combo can hit enemies behind the player.
 
* The Kronen counts towards the "Dagger Proficiency" achievements.
 
   
 
==Tips==
 
==Tips==
* With melee auto-aim on, you will be reduced to a very slow pace when your character chases down running enemies. Often, in the case of targeting a fleeing Grineer Lancer for example, the speed at which you move forward to attack is nearly equal to his run speed, meaning you will continue to swipe at him without hitting him until he stops moving. 
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* With melee auto-aim on, you will be reduced to a very slow pace when your character chases down running enemies. Often, in the case of targeting a fleeing Grineer Lancer, for example, the speed at which you move forward to attack is nearly equal to his run speed, meaning you will continue to swipe at him without hitting him until he stops moving. 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*This was the first Tonfa-type weapon in Warframe.
 
*This was the first Tonfa-type weapon in Warframe.
 
*At {{cc|65,000}} credits, the Kronen has the most expensive weapon blueprint in Warframe.
 
*At {{cc|65,000}} credits, the Kronen has the most expensive weapon blueprint in Warframe.
*The Kronen is one of the winning weapons from the fan-created melee weapon contest (preceding the [[Silva & Aegis]]). Its design was submitted by the player ''Datareaper''.
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*The Kronen is one of the winning weapons from the fan-created melee weapon contest (preceding the {{Weapon|Silva & Aegis}}). Its design was submitted by the player ''Datareaper'', who also inspired the creation of [[Clem]].
 
*''[[wikt:Krone|Kronen]]'' is German for "crowns" or "coins".
 
*''[[wikt:Krone|Kronen]]'' is German for "crowns" or "coins".
 
*When the Kronen was first released, it was unable to do wall attacks due to a bug. This was fixed in {{ver|14.8}}.
 
*When the Kronen was first released, it was unable to do wall attacks due to a bug. This was fixed in {{ver|14.8}}.
*Perhaps the name is a reference to the Hellboy film character, Colonel Kroenen, who prefers using bladed tonfas.
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==Media==
 
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==Patch History==
 
==Patch History==
 
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{{ver|26}}
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*Damage increased from 65 to 130.
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*Range increased from 1 to 2.5.
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*Critical Chance increased from 5% to 10%.
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*Slam Attack increased from 130 to 260.
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*Slide Attack decreased from 390 to 260.
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*Parry Angle set to 60.
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*PBR treatment.
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{{ver|17.2}}
 
{{ver|17.2}}
*'''Conclave'''
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*Kronen and Boltace damage has been decreased in '''Conclave'''.
**Kronen and Boltace damage has been decreased in PvP.
 
   
 
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{{ver|14.5}}
 
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*Introduced
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*Introduced.
 
 
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==See also==
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==See Also==
*[[Boltace]], the weapon that is crafted from the Kronen.
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*{{Weapon|Boltace}}, the weapon that is crafted from the Kronen.
*[[Kronen Prime]], the Prime variant of the Kronen.
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*{{Weapon|Kronen Prime}}, the Prime variant of the Kronen.
   
 
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Revision as of 06:06, 27 February 2020

The Kronen resurrects a lethal fighting style once thought lost to the ages.

The Kronen is a pair of bladed Tonfas. They are the second of the fan-made weapon designs from DE's Community Melee Weapon Contest to be implemented, the first being the Silva&Aegis Silva & Aegis.

This weapon can be sold for Credits64 5,000, it is also a requisite ingredient for Boltace Boltace.


Manufacturing Requirements
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Credits
20,000
Ferrite
1,500
NanoSpores
2,000
Plastids
1,000
ArgonCrystal
2
Time: 12 Hour(s)
Rush: PlatinumLarge 35
MarketIcon Market Price: PlatinumLarge 200 Blueprint2 Blueprints Price:Credits65,000

Characteristics

This weapon deals primarily Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage.

Advantages: 

Disadvantages:

  • Lowest base damage of all Tonfas.
    • Low Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. and Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage – less effective against shields and armor.
  • Low critical chance and critical multiplier.

Comparisons:

  • Kronen Kronen (Normal Attack), compared to KronenPrime Kronen Prime (Normal Attack):
    • Lower base damage (130.00 vs. 212.00)
      • Lower DmgImpactSmall64 Impact damage (DmgImpactSmall64 13 vs. DmgImpactSmall64 21.2)
      • Lower DmgPunctureSmall64 Puncture damage (DmgPunctureSmall64 13 vs. DmgPunctureSmall64 21.2)
      • Lower DmgSlashSmall64 Slash damage (DmgSlashSmall64 104 vs. DmgSlashSmall64 169.6)
    • Lower total damage (130 vs. 212)
    • Lower base critical chance (10.00% vs. 22.00%)
    • Lower base critical multiplier (1.50x vs. 2.00x)
    • Lower base status chance (20.00% vs. 34.00%)
    • Lower attack speed (1.08x animation speed vs. 1.17x animation speed)
    • Lower Mastery Rank required (3 vs. 13)
    • Higher disposition (●●●●● (1.43x) vs. ●○○○○ (0.60x))
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Notes

  • The last attack of the Kronen's basic combo can hit enemies behind the player.
  • The Kronen counts towards the "Dagger Proficiency" achievements.

Tips

  • With melee auto-aim on, you will be reduced to a very slow pace when your character chases down running enemies. Often, in the case of targeting a fleeing Grineer Lancer, for example, the speed at which you move forward to attack is nearly equal to his run speed, meaning you will continue to swipe at him without hitting him until he stops moving. 

Trivia

  • This was the first Tonfa-type weapon in Warframe.
  • At Credits64 65,000 credits, the Kronen has the most expensive weapon blueprint in Warframe.
  • The Kronen is one of the winning weapons from the fan-created melee weapon contest (preceding the Silva&Aegis Silva & Aegis). Its design was submitted by the player Datareaper, who also inspired the creation of Clem.
  • Kronen is German for "crowns" or "coins".
  • When the Kronen was first released, it was unable to do wall attacks due to a bug. This was fixed in Update 14.8 (2014-09-24).

Media

 

Kronen Skins

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Patch History

Update 26.0 (2019-10-31)

  • Damage increased from 65 to 130.
  • Range increased from 1 to 2.5.
  • Critical Chance increased from 5% to 10%.
  • Slam Attack increased from 130 to 260.
  • Slide Attack decreased from 390 to 260.
  • Parry Angle set to 60.

Update 22.20 (2018-05-17)

  • PBR treatment.

Update 17.2 (2015-08-19)

  • Kronen and Boltace damage has been decreased in Conclave.

Update 14.8 (2014-09-24)

  • Fixed issue with the Kronen and Silva & Aegis both not having a proper wall attack.

Update 14.5 (2014-08-28)

  • Introduced.

Last updated: Update 26.0 (2019-10-31)

See Also

  • Boltace Boltace, the weapon that is crafted from the Kronen.
  • KronenPrime Kronen Prime, the Prime variant of the Kronen.