10 Quick Tips For Jumping into Warframe

Welcome to Warframe! There’s a wide world of intense action in front of you and we’re glad that you’re joining us in the Origin System. As you awake from cryosleep and take control of your chosen Warframe, there are some things you might not know about the game. To help familiarize you with Warframe, we’re offering this handy list of tips. These should have you bullet jumping into the action in no time!

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Complete The Star Chart First

The Star Chart is your map of the entire Origin System. Progressing through each Junction and following the main Quests should be your primary focus. As you progress through Junctions, you’ll find yourself unlocking new planets and Mission locations, which will reward you with new Warframes and resources. Without a completed Star Chart, you won’t have access to certain resources needed to craft future Warframes, equipment, and other upgrades.

Come Back to the Open Landscapes Later

While Open Landscapes like the Plains of Eidolon and the Orb Vallis will appear early in your journey, it’s best to move beyond them and return later. The highest-level Bounties and opportunities to rank up with Syndicates found in these locations will require some foundational Warframe knowledge and upgraded loadouts that you’ll gain as you fill out your Star Chart. They’ll still be there when you come back!

Stick To Squads Early On

You can queue up for missions as a solo player, but Warframe is generally meant to be enjoyed in multiplayer squads. A squad of Tenno is much faster when it comes to completing objectives and finishing off foes. If you’re brand-new and you find that veteran players zoom ahead without you, don’t get discouraged; with time, you’ll settle into the same pace. It might also help you to queue up for missions with a friend who can walk you through some aspects of missions you might not understand.

Pursue Mastery Ranks

Your Mastery Rank is the level of your Warframe account, a tangible marker of your overall progress. In fact, certain events and equipment are locked behind higher Mastery Ranks! You can check your current Mastery Rank in the top-left corner of the Main Menu, or by selecting “Profile” and then “My Profile” on the same menu screen.

You gain Mastery Ranks by using Warframes and Weapons in missions, which levels them up. Raising your Mastery Rank quickly requires fully Mastering all the Warframes and Weapons available to you, which tends to happen at Rank 30. Even if you find a particular Warframe or Weapon isn’t your favorite, Master it before you move on!

The Codex Is Your Friend

If you have a question about a specific Warframe, Mod, or the vast array of enemies coming after you, look into your Codex! The Codex is an in-game database of information on Warframe. You can find the Codex console in your Orbiter on the left side, or access it through the Main Menu under the “Profile” section. The Codex is also where you can keep track of all of the main and side quests available to you; if you want to dive deep into the story of Warframe, the Codex is where you start.

Equip Your Mods

Mods are a key aspect of enhancing your Warframes and Weapons. Without any Mods equipped, you only reach a fraction of your potential strength. A good practice in Missions is to explore and loot everything. In time, and with enough Missions, you should be collecting Mods at a steady pace. While the