MK1-Kunai

Tenno Weapons

CONCLAVE (PvP)

MK1-Kunai
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Statistics
Mastery Level 2 Weapon Slot Secondary Weapon Type Thrown Trigger Type Auto
Utility
Flight Speed 70.0m/s Noise Level 0.0 (Silent) Fire Rate 3.3 rounds/sec Accuracy 100.0 Magazine Size 10 rounds/mag Max Ammo 210 rounds Reload Time 0.8s
Normal Attacks
Physical Damage 40.0 Impact 4.0 Puncture 30.0 Slash 6.0 Crit Chance 5.0% Crit Multiplier 2.0x Status Chance 2.5%
Miscellaneous
Polarities Introduced Update 14

CODEX

The MK1-Kunai is the standard issue throwing knives for all Tenno.

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 5,000 Credits 5,000.

Characteristics

This weapon deals primarily damage.

Advantages:

• Silent.
• 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.
• Low critical chance, although higher than the Kunai.
• Low status chance.

Acquisition

• This weapon can be bought in the Market for 15,000 Credits 15,000.

Weapon Loadouts

Main article: Category:Kunai Build

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 the arc of the blades.
• Using the Pistol Ammo Mutation mod can help regain lost ammo when needed.
  • Alternatively, bring along Team Ammo Restores.

Notes

• While the MK1-Kunai deals weaker damage per hit than the Kunai, it has a slightly higher critical chance and critical damage.
• The MK1-Kunai does not have the pinning properties of other projectile weapons, such as the Boltor or Paris, but will simply throw targets backwards upon death.

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.

Bugs

• Despite being being acquirable via the Vor's Prize tutorial, the MK1-Kunai currently requires Mastery Rank 2 to purchase.

Media

• Close up shot of the Kunai being held
• The stance used when holding the Kunai
• Kunai Colour Choices
• Holding the Kunai like dual pistols
• Hobbled Sprinting Kunai
• Sliding Kunai Glitch

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See also

• Kunai, the standard version of this weapon.
• Despair, another thrown secondary, used by the Stalker.
• Hikou, another thrown secondary.