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 Improvised Mk I Shivs 
 Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

 Improvised Mk I Shivs 
 Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

Ideal for twisting into your foe's guts.

Classes

Hive Scum
Level 1

Specialization

Swiftstrike

This weapon unleashes rapid attacks with unparalleled speed.

Assassin

This weapon delivers quick, precise strikes, perfect for finding enemy weak spots and hitting them right where it hurts.

Stats

Damage

How much damage the weapon inflicts.

  • Damage vs First Target: [131.25 - 183.75]
  • Damage vs First Target: [73.75 - 91.25]

Finesse

Increases the Weapon's Attack Speed and grants bonus to Critical Hits and Weak Spot Hits.

  • Critical and Weakspot Power: [1.69 - 2.36]
  • Critical and Weakspot Power: [1.5 - 2.1]
  • Attack Speed: [1 - 1.14]
  • Attack Speed: [1 - 1.14]

First Target

How much damage done to the first Enemy hit when hitting multiple enemies in one swing.

  • Power vs First Target: [0.95 - 1.25]
  • Power vs First Target: [0.88 - 1.13]

Mobility

Measure of Movement Speed, Sprint Speed, and Dodge distance bonus while the weapon is active.

  • Sprint Speed: [0.43 - 0.88]
  • Dodge Distance: [1.05 - 1.15]
  • Dodge Limit: [3 - 5]

Penetration

Weapon's effectiveness against Armoured enemies.

  • Damage vs Flak Armoured: [0.53 - 0.99]
  • Damage vs Carapace Armoured: [0.34 - 0.68]
  • Damage vs Flak Armoured: [0.34 - 0.68]
  • Damage vs Carapace Armoured: [0.03 - 0.07]

Actions

Primary Action
Assassin

Assassin

Fast attacks targeting one enemy, efficient on weak spots.

Secondary Action
Strikedown

Strikedown

A powerful attack targeting one enemy.

Special Action
Throw

Throw

Quickly throws a shiv coated in Chem Toxin in an arced trajectory. Throwing shivs are limited, and are restored by killing Elite, Specialist or Monstrosity enemies with melee attacks, or by killing any enemy with melee backstab attacks.

Damage Tables

Available Blessings

Executor

Executor

+6% Strength on Repeated Weak Spot Hit. Stacks 5 times.

Flesh Tearer

Flesh Tearer

8 Bleed Stacks on Critical Hit.

Haymaker

Haymaker

+4% to Instakill human-sized enemies on Chained Heavy Hit. Stacks 5 times. Note that other potential triggers will not be activated on Instakill.

Lacerate

Lacerate

4 Bleed Stacks on non-Weak Spot Hits.

Mercy Killer

Mercy Killer

+60% Weak Spot Damage (Enemies with Bleed Stacks).

Precognition

Precognition

+45% Finesse Damage for 2s on successful Dodge.

Riposte

Riposte

+20% Critical Chance for 6s on successful Dodge.

Ruthless Backstab

Ruthless Backstab

+100% Rending on Backstab Hit.

Uncanny Strike

Uncanny Strike

+8% Rending on Enemy Weak Spot Hit for 3.5s. Stacks 5 times.

Available Perks

4-10% Melee Weak Spot Damage
4-10% Melee Damage (Elites)
4-10% Increased Melee Damage (Specialists)
10-25% Damage (Flak Armoured Enemies)
10-25% Damage (Maniacs)
5-20% Block Efficiency
5-20% Sprint Efficiency
1-2 Stamina
10-25% Damage (Infested Enemies)
10-25% Damage (Carapace Armoured Enemies)
4-10% Melee Critical Hit Damage
10-25% Damage (Unarmoured Enemies)
4-10% Melee Damage (Groaners, Poxwalkers)
10-25% Damage (Unyielding Enemies)
2-5% Melee Critical Hit Chance

Frequently Asked Questions

At which level does the Improvised Mk I Shivs unlock for the Hive Scum in Darktide?

The Improvised Mk I Shivs unlocks for the Hive Scum at level 1.