MK1-Braton

The MK1-Braton is the standard issue rifle for all Tenno. A versatile weapon that can be customized to support a wide variety of play styles.

The MK1-Braton is the MK1 variant of the Braton and is the standard issue rifle for new Tenno recruits. The damage is sub-optimal, but the strongest point lies in the accuracy and stability, allowing easy handling of the weapon.

Can be sold for 2,500‍2,500.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

This weapon deals primarily Slash damage.

Advantages:

High Slash damage - effective against health.
High accuracy.
Low recoil.

Disadvantages:

Low base damage.
- Low Impact and Puncture damage, less effective against shields and armor.
Low critical chance.
Low critical multiplier.
Very low status chance.

Comparisons:

MK1-Braton, compared to Braton:
- Lower base damage (18.0 vs. 24.0)
  - Lower Impact damage (4.5 vs. 7.9)
  - Lower Puncture damage (4.5 vs. 7.9)
  - Higher Slash damage (9.0 vs. 8.2)
- Lower critical chance (8% vs. 12%)
- Lower critical multiplier (1.5x vs. 1.6x)
- Lower status chance (5% vs. 6%)
- Lower fire rate (7.5 rounds/sec vs. 8.75 rounds/sec)
- Larger magazine (60 rounds vs. 45 rounds)
- More accurate (40 vs. 29)

MK1-Braton, compared to Braton Prime:
- Lower base damage (18.0 vs. 35.0)
  - Higher Impact damage (4.5 vs. 1.75)
  - Lower Puncture damage (4.5 vs. 12.25)
  - Lower Slash damage (9.0 vs. 21.0)
- Lower critical chance (8% vs. 12%)
- Lower critical multiplier (1.5x vs. 2x)
- Lower status chance (5% vs. 26%)
- Lower fire rate (7.5 rounds/sec vs. 9.58 rounds/sec)
- Smaller magazine (60 rounds vs. 75 rounds)
- Smaller max ammo capacity (540 rounds vs. 600 rounds)
- Faster reload speed (2 s vs. 2.15 s)
- More accurate (40 vs. 29)
- Lower Mastery Rank required (0 vs. 8)
- Higher disposition (1.35 vs. 1.25)

MK1-Braton, compared to Braton Vandal:
- Lower base damage (18.0 vs. 35.0)
  - Lower Impact damage (4.5 vs. 12.25)
  - Higher Puncture damage (4.5 vs. 1.75)
  - Lower Slash damage (9.0 vs. 21.0)
- Lower critical chance (8% vs. 16%)
- Lower critical multiplier (1.5x vs. 2x)
- Lower status chance (5% vs. 16%)
- Larger magazine (60 rounds vs. 50 rounds)
- Smaller max ammo capacity (540 rounds vs. 550 rounds)
- Slower reload speed (2 s vs. 1.75 s)
- More accurate (40 vs. 33)
- Different polarities (None vs. )
- Lower Mastery Rank required (0 vs. 4)
- Higher disposition (1.35 vs. 1.3)

Acquisition[edit | edit source]

During Awakening, the MK1-Braton is one of two primary weapons offered to the player, the other being the MK1-Paris.

The weapon can also be purchased from the Market for 15,000‍15,000.

Tips[edit | edit source]

Sell the weapon after acquiring around 25,000‍25,000 and reaching rank 30, as the Braton is much more useful for missions after Mercury.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

Update 14.0 buffed the MK1-Braton's damage and rate of fire to make it closer to the Braton in terms of performance.
Originally, the MK1-Braton was unable to equip skins. This was eventually fixed in Hotfix 16.3.3.1