Inaros

Overview: Did you ever see The Mummy (1999) and think Imhotep had a really nice set of powers? Well, Inaros is probably for you! Get him via the Sands of Inaros quest, available from the Void Trader every two weeks. Prime: Inaros prime is currently available via the relics that can drop in missions or syndicate relic reward packs. Boasting higher energy, health and sprint speed, Inaros prime can also buy beacons from Baro Ki’Teer (the Void Trader) to access a unique “Void Raider” mission. Special: No shields, but has a massive health pool and can steal life when performing … Continue reading Inaros

Saryn

Overview: Spread a lethal plague across enemy forces, shredding armour and health with horrifying speed or shed your skin as a decoy when overwhelmed – if this sounds good, pick up Saryn blueprints from Kela De Thaym in Sedna! Prime: Saryn prime is currently vaulted, meaning you’ll need to ask your friends and clanmates if they have the relics, try your luck on the trading channel Special: Status effects from Saryn last 25% longer – in addition, spores deployed by Saryn build in power over time. Pros: Massive map spanning damage that builds over time, removes armour from enemies, can … Continue reading Saryn

Ash

Want to blink through the shadows, dealing death to the unwary? Want to teleport behind foes, give them a Colombian necktie and vanish in a cloud of smoke? Ash might be the frame for you – collect his component blueprints from Grineer Manics, and his main blueprint from the market. Note, Manics announce their presence with a crazed laugh, and tend to spawn in Grineer defection/survival at around 10 mins. Prime: Ash prime is currently vaulted, so you’ll have to ask friends and clanmates, try your luck on the trade channel or simply wait for an unvaulting event if you … Continue reading Ash

Atlas

Overview: Want a durable jack-of-all-trades that can summon golems, throw boulders, pretend to be a gorgon and cast fist? Complete The Jordas Precept quest for the blueprint, and slay the Jordas Golem for a chance at his component parts. Prime: Atlas prime is currently available, with the relics dropping in missions or from syndicate relic reward packs. The prime version comes with improved shields, health, armour, energy and sprint speed. Special: Atlas can pick up rubble from Petrified foes or summoned Rumblers, restoring lost health or gaining bonus armour if uninjured. Furthermore, Atlas cannot be knocked down while touching the … Continue reading Atlas

Oberon

Overview: Half paladin, half druid, all goat – this support frame is capable of dishing out damage as well. Oberon components can drop from the caches found in Empyrion (Railjack) missions, and his blueprint can be bought from the market. Prime: Oberon prime is currently vaulted, meaning that you’ll need to ask friends and clanmates for relics, try the trading channel or simply wait for an unvaulting event to acquire the prime variant. Oberon prime gains a bonus to armour and energy capacity. Special: Instantly revive your Kavat or Kubrow once per mission, and allied beast companions gain 25% armour, … Continue reading Oberon

Ember

Overview: Do you like fire? Do you like setting things on fire? If yes, Ember has you (and anyone nearby) covered (in accelerant) so find her blueprints on Tethys, Saturn. Prime: Ember prime is currently vaulted, meaning that you’ll need to ask friends and clanmates for the relics, try the trade channel or simply wait for an unvaulting event. Ember prime boasts improved armour and shields. Special: Ember gains 5% additional power strength for every burning enemy within 50 metres. Since her whole thing is setting people on fire, I’ll let you figure out if it’s any good. Pros: Good … Continue reading Ember

Mesa

Overview: Ever wanted to be a space cowgirl? Mesa is the archetypal gunslinger, able to win any standoff with lethal efficiency. Blueprints are rewarded from the mission unlocked by the Patient Zero quest. Prime: Mesa prime is currently vaulted, meaning that you’ll need to ask friends and clanmates for relics, try your luck on the trade channel or simply wait for an unvaulting event. Mesa prime boasts improved energy, armour and health. Special: Gain +15% fire rate with dual pistols, +25% reload speed with single pistols and +50 health if no melee weapon is equipped. Considering how much utility melee … Continue reading Mesa

Nyx

Overview: Fill the minds of the enemy with illusions or warp reality into an impenetrable shield with Nyx. Component blueprints are available from Invasion: Phorid Manifestation, and her core blueprint can be found on the market. Prime: Nyx prime relics can be obtained from the caches found in the empyrean Railjack missions – so make sure you raid any mining ships or asteroid bases you find for a chance at the drops! Nyx prime comes with better shields, armour and sprint speed. Special: Enemies targeting Nyx suffer 20% reduced accuracy. Not bad if you keep moving, though somewhat unreliable. Pros: … Continue reading Nyx

Nezha

Overview: Quick and versatile, this support orientated frame can still deal a lot of damage, while able to withstand a fair amount himself – in many ways, he feels like a wizardly version of Rhino. Blueprints can be researched and bought in your clan laboratory. Prime: Nezha prime is currently available from relics dropped in missions or via Syndicate relic reward packs. The prime version comes with improved armour and sprint speed. Special: Reduced friction allows Nezha to skid around at high speeds – I personally don’t like this, but a lot of people I’ve talked to swear by it, … Continue reading Nezha

Yareli

Overview: A watery trickster accompanied by a literal “skate-board” Yareli is a fast moving and deadly crowd-control frame. Her blueprint is obtained by completing the Waverider quest for the Ventkids of Fortuna, while her components can be researched and built in the labs of your clan dojo. The Waverider: To obtain Yareli, one must complete a series of tricks using a K-Drive. This can be pretty frustrating if you’re not deeply invested in the K-Drive scene, so here’s a few tips: Grind on the small wall around the “Pearl” (west of Fortuna on the Orb Vallis) for a long trick … Continue reading Yareli