A complete guide to Warframe

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Wake up, Tenno. Warframe is a third-person looter shooter that focuses on customization and above all fast-paced gameplay. You are the Tenno, an ancient race that controls powerful warframes that can manifest incredible powers. Summon dual pistols that fire at the speed of light, ignite your enemies with a barrage of meteors, and more.

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As open-ended as Warframe can be, this game is also incredibly difficult to get into. The sudden end of the in-game tutorial, quick updates from the developers, and hundreds of missions can make this game impenetrable. But if you stick with it, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better horde shooter – let alone a free one. Use our guides to learn everything about Warframe, from the basic controls to the ultimate game builds for your favorite weapons and warframes.

Updated October 30, 2024 by Charles Berger: Xaku Prime and two fan-favorite weapons have been primed in Warfarme's latest update. We've updated this hub page to include in-depth build guides on Fragmented Warframe and their two signature weapons: Trumna and Quasus.

New player resources

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Warframe is a notoriously difficult game to get into. A complex modding system, hundreds of weapons to unlock, and a short beginner quest can leave newcomers in the dust. That's what this section is for. We'll give you a breakdown of Warframe's core system, explain the core progression system, and more.

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The Warframe community has many useful resources to help clarify mechanics or demonstrate useful tips. Some important community resources are listed below:

  • Warframe Wiki
    – Has information on almost everything from drop sources to in-depth mechanic explanations.
  • Warframe.market
    – A website that acts as an auction house. List the items you want to sell, message sellers directly, and easily find Riven mods with the stats you want.
  • Warframe PC Drop
    – An external website created by Digital Extremes that displays item drop rates across all activities.
  • Overframe
    – A great resource for theorycrafting and finding community builds.

Warframe Guide and Build

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Building a good Warframe isn't easy, and neither is getting your hands on a full arsenal of Warframes. These Warframe guides are here to help. Check out the table below to find our in-depth guides on each Warframe, covering acquisition methods, abilities, enhancements, and builds for beginners and experienced players alike.

  • Quest walkthroughs

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    From the moment your Warframe creo wakes up from sleep, you'll embark on one of Warframe's many quests to unlock new features, game modes, and titles called Warframes. Follow our in-depth search walkthroughs below to learn helpful tips, strategies, and the results of certain search decisions.

    • Story quests

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    • Side Quests

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  • Craft weapons and gear

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    A weapon is only as strong as its construction. Almost every weapon in Warframe is viable for high-level materials with the right build, but not every build is the same. Use our weapon guides to find out the ins and outs of each weapon build. And if you're unsure which weapons are worth chasing, check out our different tier lists.

    • Makes weapons

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    • Gear Tier Lists

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  • Content guides

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    There is no shortage of content in Warframe. From star chart game modes to unlockable focus, going through Warframe's vast activities can take hundreds or even thousands of hours. Our content walkthroughs offer tips for unlocking various systems, quickly leveling up your gear and focus schools, optimal strategies for farming resources, and much more.

    • Resource Farming Guides

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      Looking to cultivate some aya or well? The links below have you covered.

    • Activity guides

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      From Liches to Steel Path, these guides are your gateway to understanding and mastering Warframe's endgame activities.

    • Focus and Helminth Guides

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      Focus and Helminth are two endgame progression systems you'll unlock while playing Warframe. Master the five Teno Schools to unlock a new set of devastating passives and active abilities. And if you don't like destroying your warframes, you can use the helminth system to change your warframe's abilities and base stats. Use our guides below to learn the ins and outs of all five focus schools and the helminth system.

    • Warframe Build Guides

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      If you prefer a list format to a long table, all of our Warframe guides can also be found here. Learn all about how Warframe works, how to get them, and viable builds that can tackle a lot of content.

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