The following list of Warframe FAQs was collected from various places, most of it community drive, so game knowledge from players to players. Links back to FAQ sources are in the article below. If you’re a new or returning player, feel free to hit me up in game with any questions. If you see something that should be correct please leave a comment with those details and link to source if available.
I forgot where I am in Warframe, what should I do?
- Take a look at this Warframe Quick Start Guide to help you out
Are you a returning Warframe player and feeling lost?
- Here are some helpful tips for returning players
First, did you complete the New War?
- If you did continue on to some new stuff, if you haven’t you’ll need to start with finishing New War
How do I get the quest for The New War?
- Check out the Warframe Quest Guide to find your current place in the story
What new story and faction quests are available?
- Take a look at this Welcome back to the Origin System Infographic
- Deadlock Protocol – a Corpus focused questline
- Deimos – new Open World questline
- Veilbreaker
How do I get the latest Warframe mods?
- Arbitrations will now drop Galvanized Mods
How do I get the new Tenet weapons?
- Hunt down Sisters of Parvos
- Hunt down Archons
What if I’m new and have a lot of questions about Warframe?
What kind of game is Warframe?
- Warframe is a 3rd person hack and slash shooter with parkour, with some RPG and MMO elements. But most people tend to just say space ninjas with magic.
Is Warframe pay-to-win (P2W)? Am I at a disadvantage if I don’t pay/have Platinum (Plat/premium currency)?
- No, Warframe is pay-to-skip. Almost everything in the game is obtainable without Plat and the rest can be traded for. There are a few exceptions to this rule, but are mainly cosmetics. You can also trade items you’ve found in-game for Plat.
My first 50 Plat is untradeable, what gives? Why do I have untradeable Plat?
- Any starting Platinum will be untradeable. This is to prevent account creation for Plat farming. Most if not all other Plat that you earn will always be usable for everything, including trading.
- It should be noted that any plat gained from DE directly, i.e. from streams/giveaways/partners, can also not be traded.
What should I use my starting Plat on?
- Generally, slots, potatoes (orokin reactors/catalysts) then cosmetics in that order. You’ll be able to get more Plat via trading with others later.
- A good choice is 1 Warframe slot (20p) and 2 Weapon slots (12×2=24) Thus equaling 44 Plat.
Are there any form of dedicated servers? Any servers in x region?
- All games played on Warframe with the exception of Relays or Clans (hubs) are hosted peer to peer. If your connection isn’t good, generally as with any kind of connection based game, you will have a hard time.
Is there a solo mode?
- Technically, everything in the game can be completed solo [ESC] -> globe symbol -> change to Solo. However, there are some parts of the game that could necessitate a friend or two, and most missions will definitely be easier with a fellow Tenno at your side.
Is there a campaign mode?
- Yes. Several quests have a campaign, with story and lore reveals. These are unlocked as you progress through the game.
Is there an offline mode?
- Playing ‘offline’ is impossible. The game will not start without an internet connection. However, playing pseudo offline is possible, by playing in solo mode.
Is Warframe cross-compatible?
- The developers are currently working on cross play and save (coming sometime in 2024). Warframe is currently available on PC, Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo Switch and will be available on mobile.
What Warframe should I pick as my starter? What’s the best starter Warframe?
- Warframes are basically your classes, they have different abilities that change the way you play the game. As a rule of thumb, none of the starter Warframes are “better” or “best”, they cater to your playstyle.
- Excalibur or Excal is the Warrior, which likes getting in people’s faces, hack n slash. Popular pick.
- Mag is basically the Mage, using her abilities for nuking, CC (Crowd Control) and utilities.
- Volt is a Hybrid, that features damaging CC and various utilities (speed/shield).
- If you can’t choose, go with the one you think looks the coolest.
Can I get the other Warframes if I pick x?
- Yes, you can get them all later in the game.
I just finished the tutorial with Vor, how do I advance through the game?
- Complete mission nodes (the flashing blue ones), get to junctions and finish their goals. Use Credits (game currency) to buy weapons and Warframe blueprints from the Market.
I’m lost, what should I do?
- You can play missions on different planets, unlocking nodes. Buy and craft things from the market. Find Quests from Junctions and play through them. Search for Ayatan Treasures and collectibles. Join a clan. Hop on the chats and find others to get lost with you. Play the game and find out!
Why do the mission levels kinda look the same?
- Warframe’s missions are procedurally-generated. The game has a set number of rooms, called a tileset, that are randomly linked together every time you start a mission. So the rooms look the same, but the layout is always different.
What is my level?
- There are 2 kinds, Mastery Rank (MR) and item level. For Mastery, press [ESC], and click on profile. The number on the first page is your Mastery Rank. For item level, go to the Arsenal or press [ESC] → Arsenal and select an item, the level will be under the item’s name. Mastery Rank increases as you level your item level (up to rank 30 or 40 with special weapons), be it a Warframe, Weapon, Companion, etc.
What is Forma?
- Adds additional mod polarities to items (this resets the item’s level, leveling again doesn’t contribute to Mastery Rank). It’s also used in crafting a variety of items.
What is a polarity?
- See Polarities
What is taxi-ing?
- For players that don’t have all the nodes unlocked, a taxi is a player with that node unlocked, and can host a mission on that node for up to 3 others.
What are Syndicates?
- See Syndicates
What is a Potato / Orokin Reactor / Orokin Catalyst?
- These double the amount of mod capacity that your warframe (Reactor) or weapon (Catalyst) has. They are nicknamed potatoes due to their shape.
Until what time can I still invite friends to my missions if I’ve started it?
- Any time the objective hasn’t been (partially) finished, depending on the mode. For example, Exterminates stop invites around a third of completion through, while endless missions can be invited to about halfway into the first iteration.
What is this Nightwave I can click on in my ship or menu?
- It’s a system that consists of daily and weekly challenges called Acts that players can complete to earn standing. (think battle pass but free) That standing ranks you up and earns you goodies, in some ranks you earn “creds” which can be exchanged for even more items in the “cred offerings” shop, available on the Nightwave same screen.
Offline segment? What’s that?
- You haven’t unlocked it as part of your ship. Continue playing, you’ll find them gradually as you progress.
Why is my screen/lights flickering in-game?
- An Assassin or Syndicate is after you. Try to stick with your allies or warn them so they can help you.
What are these glowing blue hexagons? What is a Cephalon Fragment? What is a Somachord Tone?
- They’re scannable items which provide lore (and music!) when unlocked.
I just got a weapon from a Quest. Should I keep it, or sell it?
- Keep all items given from Quests due to the possibility of not getting it elsewhere.
What if I have more Questions about Warframe?
Then check out the Official Warframe Forums, the Warframe Fandom Wiki, Warframe Guide, Digital Extreme FAQ, or the Warframe SubReddit
