K-Drive

K-Drives are hoverboards built by the Solaris out of Corpus technology that Tenno can ride on to traverse large, expansive on-land areas quickly, or even across the surface of lakes and ponds. The K-Drives are provided by the Ventkids located in Fortuna, and can be used in Landscapes; namely the Orb Vallis, the Plains of Eidolon, and Cambion Drift.
==Acquisition==
Players will initially receive a free, but basic Bondi K-Drive upon completing the Vox Solaris quest in Fortuna.
As with all K-Drives, the Bondi can be summoned through the K-Drive Launcher from the Gear menu. However, this basic K-Drive does not appear in the Arsenal, thus it cannot be altered or modded, and cannot be leveled nor will it grant points towards Mastery Ranks.
Custom-built K-Drives may be obtained by assembling individual parts traded from Standing; with each Ventkids Ranking causing more parts to become available. Alternatively, players can spend to purchase a randomly assembled K-Drive through the Ventkids' Daily Specials.
Players can manage their K-Drives in the Vehicles section of the Arsenal, where players can select their currently active K-Drive as well as mod their custom K-Drives.
Velocipods found in Cambion Drift can be ridden on like a K-Drive. Son sells K-Drive Velocipod skins for Entrati standing. These skins can be colored like normal gear, the only difference between them being the color of their eyes and the lights emitted from their wings. Equipping one of these skins on a K-Drive with Steeba or Gristlebuck will not hide the tendrils of those parts.
 has the ability to summon her exalted K-Drive . Unlike normal K-Drives, Merulina can be used in normal missions.
==Affinity and Standing==
===Tricks & Scores===
Players performing special moves and maneuvers called Tricks will earn Affinity to level-up their K-Drive, 25% of which is also converted to Ventkids Standing. The maximum Affinity gain in one successful trick chain is capped at 3,000 rewarding Standing; with equipped on the K-Drive, however, the Affinity gain cap for one successful trick chain can be increased to a maximum of 6,000 rewarding Standing. K-Drives level-up at the same rate as Warframes and need 900,000 Affinity points to get to level 30. Each Board will grant 200 Mastery Points per level, accumulating to 6,000 at rank 30. The Mod can be indispensable as every trick will start with a higher point multiplier; a maximum level mod will add +4 starting multiplier.
Ventkids Standing and K-Drive affinity can be earned in all free-roam areas. While riding a K-Drive, blue crystals will appear in various locations throughout the open-world map, which can be picked up to boost the standing gain multiplier for the current chain of tricks.
===Races===
K-Drive Races are free roam missions for the Ventkids that are run by Boon in the Orb Vallis, and by Grandmother in the Cambion Drift. The goal of each race is to pass through as many gates as possible while mounting a K-Drive and then reach the final gate within a time limit. Completing the race will earn the player Standing for the Ventkids.
There are 22 races scattered across the Orb Vallis, however only 5 are active at a time. The active races refresh daily, at the same time as Daily Tribute and Standing limits. You can check the currently-available races by mounting your K-Drive and then opening the map.
==Controls and Tricks==
===Basic Controls===
Basic Default K-Drive Control Key Bindings
Context 	PC	PSN 	Xbox 	NSW
Mount/Dismount K-Drive (Interact key) 	 	 	 	
Forward + Lateral Movement 	 	Left joystick 	Left joystick 	Left joystick
Boost (Sprinting) 	 	Hold down left joystick ()	Hold down left joystick	Hold down left joystick
Ollie (Jumping) 	 	 	 	
Grind (Crouching) 	 	 	 	
Holster/Unholster Secondary (Switch Weapon key)	 	 	 	
Use movement keys (PC default ) to move K-Drive forward, left, backwards, and right. Players can dismount from a K-Drive using the Interact (PC default ) or Melee attack key (PC default ).
The sprint key (PC default ) can be held to activate the K-Drive's boost.
To ollie, press the jump key (PC default ). Further, press and hold the jump key charge your jump and get extra height as well as timing your perfect jump. While activating Boost will not generate extra jump height, be on the lookout for certain environmental objects, such as ramps, that can send you further and higher.
While on the K-Drive, players can switch to their secondary weapon (PC default ) and use it as normal. Note that while in this state players cannot perform board grabs or flips.
====Grinds====
Many objects in the environment can be grinded on, such as guardrails, pipes, tree roots, and vines. When approaching one, ollie the K-Drive up, and hold the crouch key (PC default ) to perform this trick. To dismount the grind, just release the crouch key or use the jump key to hop off.
===Advanced Controls===
Advanced Default K-Drive Control Key Bindings
Context 	Trick Name 	PC 	PSN 	Xbox 	NSW
Mid-air Spins 	Copter (Frontside) 	+ or + 	+ or + 	+ or + 	+ or +
Mid-air Spins 	Copter (Backside) 	+ or + 	+ or + 	+ or + 	+ or +
Mid-air Flips 	Nose Planker 	+ 	+ 	+ 	+
Mid-air Flips 	Tail Planker 	+ 	+ 	+ 	+
Mid-air Flips 	Frontside Rollout 	+ 	+ 	+ 	+
Mid-air Flips 	Backside Rollout 	+ 	+ 	+ 	+
Mid-air Board Grabs 	Nose Clutch 	Hold + 	Hold + 	Hold + 	Hold +
Mid-air Board Grabs 	Tail Clutch 	Hold + 	Hold + 	Hold + 	Hold +
Mid-air Board Grabs 	Frontside Clutch 	Hold + 	Hold + 	Hold + 	Hold +
Mid-air Board Grabs 	Backside Clutch 	Hold + 	Hold + 	Hold + 	Hold +
Grabs + Flips 	Nose Spinja 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then
Grabs + Flips 	Tail Spinja 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then
Grabs + Flips 	Frontside Spinja 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then
Grabs + Flips 	Backside Spinja 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then
Grabs + Flips 	Nose Clutch Planker 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then
Grabs + Flips 	Tail Clutch Planker 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then
Grabs + Flips 	Frontside Skyrocker 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then
Grabs + Flips 	Backside Skyrocker 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then 	Hold + , then
Jump → Slam Shockwave	Jump → Slam Shockwave	, then tap , then hold	, then tap , then hold	, then tap , then hold	, then tap , then hold
Players can perform tricks or advanced maneuvers by combining K-Drive controls.
====Spin and Flip Combinations====
While in the air, press the jump key again (PC default ) to perform a Copter trick (frontside 360). The following keys will also perform spins: 
* + or + Copter (Frontside)
* + or + Copter (Backside)
Holding the crouch key (PC default ) while moving across open ground will also perform the Copter animations, though Trick Points cannot be earned from them.
The following key combinations will perform flips: 
* + - Nose Planker
* + - Tail Planker
* + - Frontside Rollout
* + - Backside Rollout
====Board Grabs====
While in the air, holding the following key combinations will perform style grabs on the K-Drive: 
*Hold + - Nose Clutch
*Hold + - Tail Clutch
*Hold + - Frontside Clutch
*Hold + - Backside Clutch
While performing a grind, perform any grab combination ( + any movement key) to add more style to your grind.
====Grab Combinations====
Combine board grabs and spins and twists for even more stylish airtime antics. Hold the first two inputs before adding the third input. 
*Hold + , then - Nose Spinja
*Hold + , then - Tail Spinja
*Hold + , then - Frontside Spinja
*Hold + , then - Backside Spinja 
*Hold + , then - Nose Clutch Planker
*Hold + , then - Tail Clutch Planker
*Hold + , then - Frontside Skyrocker
*Hold + , then - Backside Skyrocker
====Slam Shockwave====
Creates a 4m shockwave that deals 100 damage and direct impacts deals 1000 damage. The following are the controls to perform a slam shockwave. 
*, then tap , then hold 
==Trick Score==
The score received for a trick chain is determined by the duration counter and the trick multiplier. The duration counter increases at different speeds for grinding, airtime, and grabbing. Grinding is the slowest, airtime is average, and grabbing in the air gives increases the counter the fastest. The trick multiplier is increased by performing tricks and grinding, and it is represented by the "x [n]" next to the duration counter. The multiplier starts at x1 and increased by x2 for every successful trick*, however, in order to earn points, the player must perform a trick (immediately increasing the multiplier to x3) or grab the board for a certain amount of time (giving the base multiplier of x1). Doing the same trick multiple times in a row will not increase the multiplier, but a trick can be repeated in a trick chain. The score received from a trick chain is then calculated by multiplying the duration counter and the trick multiplier.
*Performing a Nose Clutch Planker or Tail Clutch Planker only increases the multiplier by x1
Examples:
*No charge jump + grab = No points
*No charge jump + any trick = 21 points
*No charge jump + 2 tricks = 35 points
*Fully charged jump + grab = 22 points
*Fully charged jump + any trick = 51 points
*Fully charged jump + 3 tricks = 119 points
Times used in testing:
*No charge jump: About 1.2 seconds
*Full charge jump: About 2.5 seconds
Notes:
*All tests were done with the Bondi K-Drive (unmodded)
*The player must be moving to receive any points.
*The maximum amount of points a player can receive in a single trick chain is 3000
==Crafting==
K-Drives are assembled via a modular system comprised of 4 different parts: the Board, Reactor, Nose, and the Jet, which are then constructed into a complete K-Drive. Unlike Zaws and Kitguns, differences between K-Drive parts do not change their stats in any way and are purely cosmetic. K-Drive components are acquired primarily by the Ventkids, though select K-Drive races in the Cambion Drift can reward Infested-themed K-Drive components.
K-Drives can be assembled by the Ventkids, whose clubhouse can be entered via a vent above Legs' shop. Players may also access the clubhouse via Fast Travel.
===Board===
The Board is the largest component of the K-Drive, comprising the main body upon which the Tenno ride on. It is also the only part that grants progress towards Mastery Ranking.
Feverspine.png|link=Feverspine|FeverspineCambion Drift RaceRank 0: Neutral
BadBaby.png|link=Bad Baby|Bad BabyRank 0: Neutral
Flatbelly.png|link=Flatbelly|FlatbellyRank 2: Whozit
Needlenose.png|link=Needlenose|NeedlenoseRank 4: Primo
Runway.png|link=Runway|RunwayRank 5: Logical
===Reactor===
The Reactor component is a large part on the K-Drives rear, which houses their main power plant.
Gristlebuck.png|link=Gristlebuck|GristlebuckCambion Drift RaceRank 0: Neutral
Coldfusor.png|link=Coldfusor|ColdfusorRank 0: Neutral
ArcTwelve.png|link=Arc Twelve|Arc TwelveRank 2: Whozit
Hothead.png|link=Hothead|HotheadRank 4: Primo
Highbrow.png|link=Highbrow|HighbrowRank 5: Logical
===Nose===
The front of the K-Drive contains the Nose component.
Nodulite.png|link=Nodulite|NoduliteCambion Drift RaceRank 0: Neutral
Beaky.png|link=Beaky|BeakyRank 0: Neutral
Wingnut.png|link=Wingnut|WingnutRank 2: Whozit
Dink-A-Donk.png|link=Dink-A-Donk|Dink-A-DonkRank 4: Primo
Two-Sloops.png|link=Two-Sloops|Two-SloopsRank 5: Logical
===Jet===
The K-Drives are propelled by a pair of Jets, which are found to the sides of the Reactor component.
Steeba.png|link=Steeba|SteebaCambion Drift RaceRank 0: Neutral
TwinKavats.png|link=Twin Kavats|Twin KavatsRank 0: Neutral
StepTens.png|link=Step Tens|Step TensRank 2: Whozit
Fatboys.png|link=Fatboys|FatboysRank 4: Primo
Thugs.png|link=Thugs|ThugsRank 5: Logical
==Mods==
Assembled K-Drives can be modded to improve their performance in various ways, which can help in earning more Standing as well as giving various offensive abilities to allow the K-Drive to be used against enemies. K-Drives can also be fitted with Orokin Reactors and Forma to further improve their customization, requiring no gilding, unlike traditional Modular weaponry.
==Scrawl==
K-Drives can be further customized with Scrawls, which are painted artwork that can be placed at the bottom of the K-Drive's board. Scrawls also change the artwork that appears during a successful Trick counter.
===Bundles===
Scrawl Bundles are available in the Market.
Kubrodon Series 1
KillItScrawl.png|Kill It!
GetThemScrawl.png|Get Them!
GetRektScrawl.png|Get Rekt
DestroyAllScrawl.png|Destroy All!
Kubrodon Series 2
ExterminateScrawl.png|Exterminate
WhatTheScrawl.png|What the...?
SlipperyScrawl.png|Slippery
SssickScrawl.png|Sssick!!!
Pobbers Series 1
LetsGoScrawl.png|Let's Go
ZanukaScrawl.png|Zanuka?!
SilenceScrawl.png|Silence
ErrorScrawl.png|Error!
Pobbers Series 2
KillScrawl.png|Kill
JusticeScrawl.png|Justice
WormScrawl.png|Worm!
CiceroScrawl.png|Cicero
===Twitch Drop===
6th Anniversary Twitch Drop
Available in Ventkids' Bash Lab.
GreedyMilkScrawl.png|Greedy Milk
HangTennoScrawl.png|Hang Tenno
PuppeteerSwrawl.png|Puppeteer
===Nightwave Reward===
WolfScrawl.png|Wolf (Nightwave Series 1 & Intermission III)
AncientScrawl.png|Ancient (Nightwave Series 2 & Intermission II)
===Others===
TerminalBigFlipScrawl.png|Pop!December 2018(Promocode TERMINALBIGFLIP)
BlueKiteerSafariKDriveScrawl.png|Blue Ki'teer SafariBaro Ki'Teer offering
GreenKiteerSafariKDriveScrawl.png|Green Ki'teer SafariBaro Ki'Teer offering
==Notes==
*All K-Drives have base stats of 21.00 Boost Speed, 0.00 Double Jump Height, 1.50 Jump Charge Time, 2.50 Jump Height, and 18.00 Speed.
*K-Drives cannot travel though 's , and will completely ignore it.
*Before crafting their own K-Drive, players can use the Bondi K-Drive indefinitely after completing Vox Solaris. Once the player acquires a custom K-Drive however, the Bondi K-Drive is lost.
**The Bondi appears to be made of a Flatbelly, an Arc Twelve, and the Step Tens, without a nose piece.
*The user is immune to and while riding a K-Drive.
*Secondary weapons can be unholstered and fired while on the K-Drive by pressing , but will prevent the player from perfoming most tricks until the Secondary is holstered.
**Notably, 's can be used instead of the regular secondary weapon by activating before mounting the K-Drive.
*Landing on top of an enemy from a high altitude will kill them.
*Tenno can use K-Drives to ride on top of the blizzard created by the Exploiter Orb for an extended period of time.
*All Companion abilities, including and , are disabled while using K-Drives.
*K-Drive Mods share the Vehicles tab with Archwing and Necramech mods in the Mod Console.
*Affinity sharing from kills made by other players will be disabled while using K-Drives.
*Affinity from kills by Tenno with Warframe powers will not be applied and kills will not be counted while on a K-Drive.
*K-Drives share vehicle slots with Archwings.
**After acquiring the first assembled K-Drive, player must have at least one K-Drive at any time. It's impossible to sell the last K-Drive in the inventory.
*Tenno can equip a Focus Lens to their K-Drive.
**However, it does not seem to actually gain Focus.
*As of , grinding does not add to the combo multiplier.
*It's possible to switch from Archwing directly into K-Drive, but not vice-versa, requiring the player to dismount their K-Drive first before mounting their Archwing.
==Tips==
*You can preview a 3D model of a completed K-Drive by visiting Roky. Click 'Assemble K-Drive'. And select four parts. You will be shown a completed K-Drive even though you do not own the parts. This is much better than looking at part icons.
*After performing a trick chain, be careful not to take any damage, hard landings, or run into any obstacles, as they have a chance of ruining your chain, even after it's completed. Do not become airborne after landing a trick, as this will also invalidate your score. In that case, it advised to start the next trickchain, when the scoreboard disappears from the HUD.
*Geometry settings of "Low" can sometimes interfere with grinding, the trick lands although the player is still grinding.
*Tricks count as valid, when the animation is fully played or the name is shown in the scoreboard.
*An optimal trick chain should end between 100 30 and 200 15, as 3000 is the maximum amount of points for a single chain.
* at max level caps your Trick Combo up to 6000, rather than the base 3000. This can be used to gain standing much more quickly. Chaining tricks to up to somewhere between 200x30 and 300x20 would be most efficient. Ventkid standing is gained at 25% total Trick Score, meaning at max level you can earn up to 1,500 standing per maxed trick chain, compared to only 750.
*Performing Jump-spin when landing will preserve combo. mod will help to reach sufficient height, other recommended mods are , and .
*The Pearl has a ring which is great for beginner to moderate players to farm standing (however the location is hostile until taken over).
*#Grind on the ring around the pearl and jump over the platforms blocking its path.
*#When jumping over these platforms perform copters alternating left and right with each jump.
*#End the chain when the total is between 100 30 and 200 15
*For more advanced players, the main, long, straight pipe right behind the entrance of Fortuna can be used the same way, without having to clear out an area.
*#Jump up and begin grinding on the pipe
*#As soon as you hit the pipe, jump up, perform a trick, and hold to continue grinding
*#Once you near the end of the pipe, charge jump while strafing around, and continue grinding up the pipe in the opposite. (grabbing the board and performing a trick during the turn-around speeds up the duration counter and increases the multiplier)
*Expert players can try the following at the pipes near Fortuna:
*#Grind up the long straight pipe, doing jump, front flip, jump-spin, grind.
*#At the edge, charge the jump, turn 180° doing a side-flip and land in a grind down the pipe again.
*#Grind down the pipe, doing another set of jump, front-flip, jump-spins to rack up multiplier.
*#Charge the jump
*#Cross the gap between the pipe you jumped from and the next, with a side-flip, optionally trying to collect the 2 style-points while doing so. This is very risky, but possible to do with a Bondi K-Drive w/o mods.
*#Land in a grind, do another set of jump, front-flip, jump-spin until the very end
*#Jump again to land on the fence across the road.
*#Land to get your style points of 3000, although the multiplier and score is much higher.
*The road going past Central Maintenance can also be a very good spot to farm (but one would be advised to take over the location first). The player can go around and around on the rails there, doing tricks in between landings and stack up their multiplier infinitely. You might struggle at first with performing the full 180 degree turns necessary to keep it going, but once you can do that it is an excellent farming spot.
*It is advised to have a high Mastery Rank, because doing the tricks described here can cap out the daily limit very quickly in minutes.
==Trivia==
*K-Drives and MOA companions are the first modular equipment that:
**Do not have Arcane Enhancements, while other modulars like Zaws, Amps, and Kitguns have their own respective Arcanes.
**Are a non-weapon.
*K-Drive is the second type of vehicle built and used by Tenno. It is also the first pilotable ground vehicle, and the third pilotable vehicle after the Archwing and Dargyns.
**Unlike Archwing, which is based on Orokin design and used exclusively by the Tenno, K-Drives are originally used by other faction, the Ventkids.
**Though the Tenno adopt K-Drives from the Ventkids, K-Driving was originated from , who was designed and created by the Orokin.
==Bugs==
*Warframe enemy radar and loot radar mods such as or will not work while a player is mounted on a K-Drive in either Orb Vallis or the Plains of Eidolon.
*If your Warframe is mounted on the K-Drive, entering Fortuna as an Operator will count the mission as failed and not provide any rewards.
==Media==
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WARFRAME - Easy 3k Points with K-drives
How to Create a new Hoverboard Fortuna & Orb Vallis (Warframe)
How to Mod & Customize the K-Drive Fortuna & Orb Vallis (Warframe)
All 22 Fortuna K-Drive Races w Timestamps (Warframe)
==Patch History==
==See Also==
*Zaw, melee modular weapons
*Kitgun, primary and secondary modular weapons.
*Amp, Operator modular weapons.
*MOA Companions, modular MOA companions.
*Predasite, modular Kubrow-like companions.
*Vulpaphyla, modular Kavat-like companions.
*Hound (Companion), modular Sisters of Parvos companions.
*, 's exalted K-Drive.
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