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MK1-Kunai
File:Kunai2.png
Statistics
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
Disposition Strong
Normal Attacks
Impact wImpact 4.0
Puncture wPuncture 30.0
Slash wSlash 6.0
Miscellaneous
Polarities Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist.Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist.
Introduced Update 14.0 (2014-07-18)
The MK1-Kunai is the standard issue throwing knives for all Tenno.

The MK1-Kunai is one of two 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 Credits64 2,500.

Characteristics

This weapon deals primarily Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. 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.
  • Fast fire rate.
  • The arc of the shots enable headshots over cover.
  • Two Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist. 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.

Comparisons:

  • MK1-Kunai, compared to the Kunai:
    • Lower base damage (47.0 vs. 55.0).
      • Lower Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage (4.0 vs. 4.5).
      • Lower Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage (30.0 vs. 33.8).
      • Lower Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage (6.0 vs. 6.7).
    • Higher Critical Chance (5.0% vs. 2.5%).
    • Higher Critical Multiplier (2.0x vs. 1.5x).

Acquisition

  • This weapon can be bought in the Market for Credits64 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.

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 14.0 (2014-07-18), alongside the Lato and the MK1-Furis.
  • The MK1-Kunai is the only weapon obtainable in Vor's Prize yet to receive a prime upgrade.

Bugs

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

Media

MK1-Kunai Skins

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Patch History

Update 19.10 (2017-02-09)

  • Kunai model reworked.


See also

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