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

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

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

Mirage

Overview: The killing joke, Mirage conjures illusions and bombs to cause havoc wherever she appears. Capable of huge damage and mass crowd control, she can be acquired from the Hidden Messages quest available in your codex. Prime: Mirage prime is currently vaulted, meaning you’ll need to bug friends and clan members for relics, dip your toes into the trade channel or wait for an unvaulting event if you want to obtain her. Special: Mirage performs manoeuvres 50% faster and slides for 85% longer. It doesn’t sound that great, but it does quite a bit for you parkour mobility. Pros: A … Continue reading Mirage

Xaku

Overview: A void twisted horror grown from warframes that could have been but never were, this vengeful ghost brings void infused destruction to the Origin System. Parts can be found as bounty mission rewards on the Cambion Drift (Deimos) and the main blueprint can be acquired from the Heart Of Deimos quest. Prime: Xaku prime has not been released as yet, and will not be for a considerable length of time. Special: Gain an innate 25% chance to dodge incoming incoming fire, and take 25% less area effect damage as you phase in and out of reality. Pros: High energy … Continue reading Xaku

Sevagoth

Overview: A shadow of the old war, with a blueprint recovered from the lost ship Tempestarii (Call of the Tempestarii quest) and components from the Void Storms ravaging Neptune, Pluto and Veil Proxima. Sevagoth nurtures a dark reflection inside his shell, one that thinks mere death shouldn’t sate hunger. Special: Sevagoth has two passive abilities, both pertaining to his Exalted Shadow (4) ability. Death Well: Sevagoth fills a counter when killing or draining enemies affected by his powers. This counter is used to fuel his Exalted Shadow (4) in place of energy. Tombstone: When reduced to 0 health, Sevagoth will … Continue reading Sevagoth