The masters of stealth and tactics are coming back!
Returning from the vault, Ash Prime and Vauban Prime are perfect additions to any Tenno Arsenal. Soon you'll be able to earn these Warframes and their Weapons or get instant access!
To make room for these two Prime treasures, Saryn Prime and Valkyr Prime will be re-entering the vault. More information on an official closing date will be coming soon! Learn more about Prime Vault here.
VAUBAN AND ASH DUAL PRIME PACK FEATURES:
1200 Platinum
Vauban Prime
Ash Prime
Fragor Prime
Akstiletto Prime
Carrier Prime Sentinel
Vectis Prime
Citadella Prime Syandana
Cateno Prime Sugatra
Yamako Prime Syandana
Unda Prime Sentinel Accessories
Prime Glyphs
VAUBAN PRIME PACK FEATURES:
400 Platinum
Vauban Prime
Fragor Prime
Akstiletto Prime
Citadella Prime Syandana
Cateno Prime Sugatra
Prime Glyphs
ASH PRIME PACK FEATURES:
400 Platinum
Ash Prime
Carrier Prime Sentinel
Vectis Prime
Yamako Prime Syandana
Unda Prime Sentinel Accessories
Prime Glyphs
VAUBAN PRIME ACCESSORY PACK FEATURES:
200 Platinum
Citadella Prime Syandana
Cateno Prime Sugatra
ASH PRIME ACCESSORY FEATURES:
200 Platinum
Yamako Prime Syandana
Unda Prime Sentinel Accessories
The Prime Vault opens soon on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch!
As if it didn't already have a mind-boggling array of disparate systems to wrap your poor-old space bonce around, Warframe is expanding in unlikely directions once more, this time with its Old Blood update on PC. Now, players can go toe-to-toe with their own personal nemesis, who'll relentlessly pursue them across the stars unless defeated.
The Old Blood is a pretty sizeable update all round, ushering in developer Digital Extremes' second wave of melee combat improvements (including an overhauled Combo System), the new Grendel Warframe, and reworks for two existing ones: Ember and Vauban. It's the Kuva Lich nemesis system, however, that makes for the most intriguing addition.
The Kuva Lich is a reworked version of Digital Extremes' previously teased Kingpin system, which was first discussed in a developer livestream all the way back in 2016 and which has evolved substantially since then. Inspired by Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis system, it presents players with a personal (and immortal) big bad that evolves over time.
The dead shall rise again, and their vengeance will be swift and merciless. In The Old Blood update, take on the Kuva Lich, your personal villain; trample your prey as the ravenous Grendel; cleave through flesh and bone with the robust Melee Phase 2 rework; utilize Vauban and Ember’s revamped Ability Kits; and collect a smorgasbord of new Gear and Customizations.
DEVOUR THE WICKED AS GRENDEL
Like a predator, Grendel barrels in to feast on the cruel and corrupted. Despite his fearsome appearance, Grendel is a noble spirit whose generosity is matched only by his insatiable hunger. Visit the Leverian to begin your hunt for Grendel.
PASSIVE Each enemy consumed grants bonus armor.
FEAST Swallow an enemy whole and store it in Grendel’s gut. Not satisfied? Keep eating, but beware -- each foe in Grendel’s belly slowly consumes energy. Hold to vomit out stored enemies covering them in toxic bile.
NOURISH Consume the enemies in Grendel’s gut and nourish nearby squad members with a radial buff.
REGURGITATE Violently puke out a bile-soaked enemy from Grendel’s gut, turning the consumed into a toxic projectile.
PULVERIZE Engorged from feeding, Grendel curls into a ball and sends any enemies in his path flying.
YOUR PERSONAL VILLAIN
We maggots live — not long… We hope. More life. Work. Kill… maybe Queens notice.
Maybe they share. The old blood.
Tenno, you are not the only one with the gift of resurrection. The most worthy Grineer soldiers are receiving the power of Kuva. Strike these Kuva-Spiked Grineer down and they shall rise again, stronger and more ruthless than before.
Their goal? To take you down.
Land the killing blow on a Kuva-Spiked Grineer, and their death triggers their rebirth into your Kuva Lich. Your Lich will claim territory in the Origin System, using their influence to build a following of loyal Thralls. Track these lesser beings down and gather intel on the Lich's whereabouts. Your squadmates may help you in the process, but only you can give your Kuva Lich its final taste of fear with the Parazon — the hidden blade of the Tenno. Be warned: If you manage to defeat your Lich, another may rise to take its place.
We are maggots. But… eventually… even maggots.. Can fly.
MELEE CHANGES: PHASE 2
Building on the Melee changes from earlier this year, Phase 2 introduces devastating new combat techniques, smoother combos, the return of manual blocking and more!
HEAVY ATTACKS Phase 2 introduces new Heavy Attacks for all Melee Weapons. These attacks are slower but deal a mighty punch. String them together with your default Melee Attacks to create a symphony of destruction.
MID-AIR MADNESS Melee attacks now work in mid-air! Now you can live out your gravity-defying ninja combat dreams.
LIFT AND JUGGLE Certain Melee attacks can now lift enemies into the air, leaving them exposed to follow-up attacks. Attack them in mid-air to keep them juggled and trapped in a world of pain.
COMBO MAKER The Combo system received a wide array of changes, including more intuitive combos for Melee Stances, a Combo Counter rework and smoother combo transitions to keep your flow going.
MELEE REBALANCE We gave Melee Weapons their long-awaited rebalance pass, which includes Melee Weapon stats, Melee Mod rebalances and more.
RETURN OF MANUAL BLOCKING AND MELEE STATE Thanks to your feedback from Phase 1, manual blocking and a full Melee-only attack state have returned!
This update delivers two highly requested Warframe reworks — Vauban and Ember! Vauban’s Kit allows for crowd control on the go and introduces a suite of new offensive capabilities, including the devastating Photon Strike. Ember’s Kit synergises around her new Immolation Meter, which grants her some much-needed survivability and increases her firepower. We hope these changes strike a balance between adding exciting new features and facelifting old favorites. Read the Dev Workshop for the full details!
TITANIA EMPRESS
Like a moth to a flame, bewitch your friends as Titania Empress. Includes the Hawkmoth Skin for the Dex Pixia exalted weapon, the Mot Skin for the Diwata sword, Titania’s Heartwood Armor Set and the Dendrite Gunblade Skin.
TENNO REINFORCEMENTS
Engorge yourself on this feast of new Gear and Customizations, fit for a voracious predator.
GRENDEL COLLECTION The full collection includes the Grendel Warframe; the Grendel Glutt Helmet; the Masseter, an unusual crankshaft-style Heavy Blade; the Sumbha Syandana; and 3-Day Credit and Affinity boosters.
GRENDEL GLUTT HELMET Dinner is served. An iconic helmet for Grendel.
SUMBHA SYANDANA A most curious syandana and one favored by the gallant gourmand, Grendel.
MASSETER Grendel's signature weapon.Tear and chew through enemies with this unusual crankshaft-style Heavy Blade.
VASCA KAVAT A drinker of life, this Kavat prowls the Plains upon dusk. Vasca includes two exclusive Mods: Vampiric Bite and Transfusion. Vampiric Bite allows her attacks to bypass armor and steal health for her master, while Transfusion allows her to sacrifice some of her health to raise her fallen master while in bleedout.
EUPHRATES PET ARMOR PACK Adorn your most-worthy Kubrow and Kavat in this sleek armor of Tenno origin.
ADDITIONAL UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS
- Exilus Weapon Adapter: An extra Mod Slot for primary and secondary weapons, exclusively for Utility Mods! - Three additional purchasable Upgrade and Appearance configs, meaning you can expand it up to 6 total per Warframe and Weapon!
The dead shall rise again, and their vengeance will be swift and merciless. In The Old Blood update, take on the Kuva Lich, your personal villain; trample your prey as the ravenous Grendel; cleave through flesh and bone with the robust Melee Phase 2 rework; utilize Vauban and Ember’s revamped Ability Kits; and collect a smorgasbord of new Gear and Customizations.
DEVOUR THE WICKED AS GRENDEL
Like a predator, Grendel barrels in to feast on the cruel and corrupted. Despite his fearsome appearance, Grendel is a noble spirit whose generosity is matched only by his insatiable hunger. Visit the Leverian to begin your hunt for Grendel.
PASSIVE Each enemy consumed grants bonus armor.
FEAST Swallow an enemy whole and store it in Grendel’s gut. Not satisfied? Keep eating, but beware -- each foe in Grendel’s belly slowly consumes energy. Hold to vomit out stored enemies covering them in toxic bile.
NOURISH Consume the enemies in Grendel’s gut and nourish nearby squad members with a radial buff.
REGURGITATE Violently puke out a bile-soaked enemy from Grendel’s gut, turning the consumed into a toxic projectile.
PULVERIZE Engorged from feeding, Grendel curls into a ball and sends any enemies in his path flying.
YOUR PERSONAL VILLAIN
We maggots live — not long… We hope. More life. Work. Kill… maybe Queens notice.
Maybe they share. The old blood.
Tenno, you are not the only one with the gift of resurrection. The most worthy Grineer soldiers are receiving the power of Kuva. Strike these Kuva-Spiked Grineer down and they shall rise again, stronger and more ruthless than before.
Their goal? To take you down.
Land the killing blow on a Kuva-Spiked Grineer, and their death triggers their rebirth into your Kuva Lich. Your Lich will claim territory in the Origin System, using their influence to build a following of loyal Thralls. Track these lesser beings down and gather intel on the Lich's whereabouts. Your squadmates may help you in the process, but only you can give your Kuva Lich its final taste of fear with the Parazon — the hidden blade of the Tenno. Be warned: If you manage to defeat your Lich, another may rise to take its place.
We are maggots. But… eventually… even maggots.. Can fly.
MELEE CHANGES: PHASE 2
Building on the Melee changes from earlier this year, Phase 2 introduces devastating new combat techniques, smoother combos, the return of manual blocking and more!
HEAVY ATTACKS Phase 2 introduces new Heavy Attacks for all Melee Weapons. These attacks are slower but deal a mighty punch. String them together with your default Melee Attacks to create a symphony of destruction.
MID-AIR MADNESS Melee attacks now work in mid-air! Now you can live out your gravity-defying ninja combat dreams.
LIFT AND JUGGLE Certain Melee attacks can now lift enemies into the air, leaving them exposed to follow-up attacks. Attack them in mid-air to keep them juggled and trapped in a world of pain.
COMBO MAKER The Combo system received a wide array of changes, including more intuitive combos for Melee Stances, a Combo Counter rework and smoother combo transitions to keep your flow going.
MELEE REBALANCE We gave Melee Weapons their long-awaited rebalance pass, which includes Melee Weapon stats, Melee Mod rebalances and more.
RETURN OF MANUAL BLOCKING AND MELEE STATE Thanks to your feedback from Phase 1, manual blocking and a full Melee-only attack state have returned!
This update delivers two highly requested Warframe reworks — Vauban and Ember! Vauban’s Kit allows for crowd control on the go and introduces a suite of new offensive capabilities, including the devastating Orbital Strike. Ember’s Kit synergises around her new Immolation Meter, which grants her some much-needed survivability and increases her firepower. We hope these changes strike a balance between adding exciting new features and facelifting old favorites. Read the Dev Workshop for the full details!
TITANIA DELUXE
Like a moth to a flame, bewitch your friends as Titania Deluxe. Includes Deluxe Skins for her Dex Pixia and Diwata Exalted Weapons, a Gunblade Weapon Skin and a set of Titania Armor.
TENNO REINFORCEMENTS
Engorge yourself on this feast of new Gear and Customizations, fit for a voracious predator.
GRENDEL COLLECTION The full collection includes the Grendel Warframe; the Grendel Glutt Helmet; the Masseter, an unusual crankshaft-style Heavy Blade; the Sumbha Syandana; and 3-Day Credit and Affinity boosters.
GRENDEL GLUTT HELMET Dinner is served. An iconic helmet for Grendel.
SUMBHA SYANDANA A most curious syandana and one favored by the gallant gourmand, Grendel.
MASSETER Grendel's signature weapon.Tear and chew through enemies with this unusual crankshaft-style Heavy Blade.
VASCA KAVAT A drinker of life, this Kavat prowls the Plains upon dusk. Vasca includes two exclusive Mods: Vampiric Bite and Transfusion. Vampiric Bite allows her attacks to bypass armor and steal health for her master, while Transfusion allows her to sacrifice some of her health to raise her fallen master while in bleedout.
TIGRIS-THEMED COMPANION ARMOR Adorn your most-worthy Kubrow and Kavat in this sleek armor of Tenno origin.
DOUBLE SPACE NINJA ENTRIES Every day you complete one mission in-game between October 25 and October 27, you’ll get an additional entry in our Become A Real Space Ninja Contest! One lucky Tenno (selected at a later date) will win $250,000 towards a trip to space. Click here for full contest rules and guidelines!
ADDITIONAL UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS
- Pexilus Mod Slot: An extra Mod Slot for primary and secondary weapons, exclusively for Utility Mods! - Three additional purchasable Upgrade and Appearance configs, meaning you can expand it up to 6 total per Warframe and Weapon!
What: Find out all about Update 26… From the update name to your first nemesis. From the Lacera to Lethal Momentum. From Grendel to the Leverian. Join us to learn about what to expect – and when to expect it!
Prizes? 4 Lucky viewers will win the usual prizes – Platinum or Atlas Prime Access! 2 Extra-lucky viewers will win some thematic prizes: 1 x Ember Prime Access and 1 x Vauban Prime Access to celebrate their upcoming reworks!
Who: WE ARE BACK! Rebecca is joined by the usual crew!
What: We’ve been away for a while, and have a LOT to cover. We’ll be in-game with Vauban and Ember showing off some upcoming changes. We’ll be talking about Grendel’s upcoming release plans with new rewards, Loadout Configuration expansions, and more! Big picture plans for Empyrean and more await discussion, so don’t miss it!
Prizes? Oh yes! We have plenty of Digital Prizes to give out.
Embody the herculean strength of the mountain with Atlas Prime. This titanic warrior comes with the Tekko Prime, the Dethcube Prime Sentinel and more!
ATLAS PRIME ACCESS FEATURES
Atlas Prime: In bygone ages, mountains were said to house warriors. In this age, the mountain has become the warrior. Featuring altered mod polarities for greater customization.
Tekko Prime: As merciless and indestructible as Atlas Prime himself, Tekko Prime crushes and splits with tectonic force.
Dethcube Prime: With 'Assault Mode' and 'Vaporize' as default precepts, Dethcube Prime is the apex of lethal support.
Deth Machine Rifle Prime: Signature default weapon of Dethcube Prime.
Atlas Prime Glyphs: Display your Atlas Prime loyalty.
ATLAS PRIME ACCESSORIES
Massif Prime Syandana
Orcus Prime Sentinel Accessories
90-Day Credit Booster
90-Day Affinity Booster
BONUS: 7-Day Mod Drop Chance Booster
Blueprints for Atlas Prime, Tekko Prime and Dethcube Prime can also be earned in-game through Relics!
TennoGen Round 17 has landed on PC! Our latest collection of Tenno-designed Cosmetics includes Warframe Skins, Operator Accessories, Syandanas and more!
Stop by the in-game Market to see the whole collection and pick up some new pieces for your Fashion Frame!
Embody the herculean strength of the mountain with Atlas Prime. This titanic warrior comes with the Tekko Prime, the Dethcube Prime Sentinel and more!
ATLAS PRIME ACCESS FEATURES
Atlas Prime: In bygone ages, mountains were said to house warriors. In this age, the mountain has become the warrior. Featuring altered mod polarities for greater customization.
Tekko Prime: As merciless and indestructible as Atlas Prime himself, Tekko Prime crushes and splits with tectonic force.
Dethcube Prime: With 'Assault Mode' and 'Vaporize' as default precepts, Dethcube Prime is the apex of lethal support.
Deth Machine Rifle Prime: Signature default weapon of Dethcube Prime.
Atlas Prime Glyphs: Display your Atlas Prime loyalty.
ATLAS PRIME ACCESSORIES
Massif Prime Syandana
Orcus Prime Sentinel Accessories
90-Day Credit Booster
90-Day Affinity Booster
BONUS: 7-Day Mod Drop Chance Booster
Blueprints for Atlas Prime, Tekko Prime and Dethcube Prime can also be earned in-game through Relics!
One of the great video game tragedies is the death of the rhythm genre, as we hit a cultural (and closet) saturation point on plainly ridiculous plastic guitars. Strangely, Digital Extremes—the maker of Warframe—has decided to fill that void with the Shawzin, a neon future-lute that allows your psychedelic Warframe character to, basically, play Guitar Hero.
Don't believe me? Tune into DNexus' YouTube channel, where he picks up his keyboard like a Fender Stratocaster, and burns through an entirely recognizable cover of Foster The People's "Pumped Up Kicks."
Or Buff00n, who synced an electric keyboard to his PC so he could bust out a shockingly fully realized version of Ocarina of Time's "Gerudo Valley" theme. (Complete with overdubs!) His poise is incredible. This would 100 percent be a five-star classic in Rock Band.
But my favorite, by far, are the various interpretations of Dragonforce's "Through The Fire and Flames"—which has become something like the "Freebird" of rhythm games ever since its inclusion in Guitar Hero 2. I like to think that even in the far-flung future, on distant alien worlds, there will still be dudes with long hair, cargo shorts, and big ugly power metal t-shirts shredding it to this song.
The Shawzin can be purchased for 40 platinum at Warframe's in-game market, and was released at the end of August. The genesis of the instrument comes from a different music mini-game, the Mandachord, which hit the servers back in 2017. The Mandachord resembles something more like a synthesizer, or a drum machine, rather than the rockstar viscerality of a guitar. Musically, DNexus told me that the Shawzin works as a piano, with multiple scales and 12 different keys. That's what he said he liked about it, when I reached him over email.
"The piano key system [for the Shawzin] is a very smart, and because of that, the Shawzin is a relatively easy instrument [to] compare to real life string instruments," he said. "Also, Digital Extremes is very smart to separate tones into different scales, otherwise Shawzin will be very hard for ppl who doesn't have music basics to play with."
DNexus added that the Shawzin can be purchased with in-game currency, and is built like a platform—something for players to add to and innovate with over time. In that sense, he said it's built just like the rest of Warframe, as a persistent tool that can take you as far as your creativity allows.
Buff00n took things a step further. He told me he was never great at Guitar Hero, but as a hobbyist musician himself, he's finally found a rhythm game that works for him. Instead of staring down an endless chart of color-coded tablature, he can experience his own space-opera pop fantasy all his own, with music he's created.
Almost all the content is player-generated, there is no progression, and there are no stakes other than bragging rights. A determined and talented group can gather in game and jam, but most of the fun so far has come from making something and sharing it, he told me.
"What makes the Shawzin special, compared to both Guitar Hero and rhythm games in general, is that it's a real musical instrument. The only limit is the player's own talent and imagination. It's a creative tool, similar in a lot of ways to Warframe's Captura feature, which allows players to produce images and short videos using in-game locales and their player characters, and which also has no bearing whatsoever on the core gameplay. In that respect Warframe's Shawzin is nothing like Guitar Hero."
Here's hoping Digital Extremes keeps adding more instruments to Warframe. I'd like to see a space saxophone next.
For how to play some of these songs, check out our guide to the best Warframe Shawzin songs.
