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Any Warframe vets here?

Posted on 2/17/25 at 8:58 am
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
45006 posts
Posted on 2/17/25 at 8:58 am
picked up this game because its free and pretty fun. But is this the grindiest game of all time? Sheesh.

Playing as Volt, made it to Venus. Really enjoying the gameplay loop, but if i wanted a new melee weapon or a new warframe, it seems i have to commit my life to RNG grind, is that correct?

Or spend money for platinum, but id like to avoid that.

How did you vets acquire new warframes and cool weapons? Grinding bounties hoping for drops? Marketplace with credits?

I dont mind the grind, just trying to set expectations or see if i am missing something.

What mods are the best. Obviously melee damage, but what else did you all enjoy and find made killing stuff easier?

Posted by lawlcow318008
Member since Sep 2023
262 posts
Posted on 2/17/25 at 9:24 am to
Played since 2017.
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How did you vets acquire new warframes and cool weapons?

Grind prime parts and sell them as sets. It takes a bit to get going but once the grind really gets down you get lots of platinum, I've been able to make a few hundred daily. Then you buy slots and go grind for the frame, I know it is a pain but you gotta pray RNG does you well.
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What mods are the best. Obviously melee damage, but what else did you all enjoy and find made killing stuff easier?

The meta has changed alot. For a beginner you'd probably want just normal damage like serration and pressure point, but also go for either crit chance or status. Look at what stats are naturally higher on your weapon. If its crit leaning invest in that, if its status leaning invest in that.
Posted by DownSouthCrawfish
Lift every voice and sing
Member since Oct 2011
39527 posts
Posted on 2/17/25 at 9:37 am to
I’d also add a good idea is to join a guild with max research. They’ll have a few nice things that you can buy for credits. Make sure they have the Ignis Wraith too. It’s god tier or at least it was, haven’t played in a hot minute
Posted by lawlcow318008
Member since Sep 2023
262 posts
Posted on 2/17/25 at 9:45 am to
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It’s god tier or at least it was, haven’t played in a hot minute


Meta has changed, not as good as it was, but if you're just starting up its a fantastic weapon with amazing status, and crit.
Posted by LouisiAnimalMgD
Virginia
Member since Aug 2010
532 posts
Posted on 2/17/25 at 11:48 am to
I still play it pretty frequently I'll be level 30 once I stop being lazy and take the mastery test. Def a grinding game, only difference between buying stuff and not is skipping the grind. Pretty much everything in the game can be got for free minus some of the skins that are user created.
Posted by LouisiAnimalMgD
Virginia
Member since Aug 2010
532 posts
Posted on 2/17/25 at 11:48 am to
I still play it pretty frequently I'll be level 30 once I stop being lazy and take the mastery test. Def a grinding game, only difference between buying stuff and not is skipping the grind. Pretty much everything in the game can be got for free minus some of the skins that are user created.
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
45006 posts
Posted on 2/17/25 at 3:37 pm to
Thanks for the guidance, gentlemen
Posted by LouisiAnimalMgD
Virginia
Member since Aug 2010
532 posts
Posted on 2/17/25 at 4:19 pm to
I'm sure I have a ton of extra mods and stuff if you want them.
Posted by lawlcow318008
Member since Sep 2023
262 posts
Posted on 2/18/25 at 9:58 am to
if you play on pc i have a few prime sets I don't use because i quit the game quite awhile ago
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
45006 posts
Posted on 2/18/25 at 10:37 am to
Appreciate the offers, but with a game like this, it feels like if i were just given stuff id lose interest
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
45006 posts
Posted on 3/7/25 at 7:24 pm to
Stuck with it. Up to mr5, Jupiter star chart, completing rhino tomorrow and just need a control panel from a Cetus bounty to make frost.

Figured out upgrading and relics and such. Pretty fun.

Volt has been fun. Ready to try some others. Really enjoying unlocking new melee weapons, rifles, and figuring out the best missions to grind.

Haven’t done to warframe.market yet to barter, but it’s coming
Posted by LouisiAnimalMgD
Virginia
Member since Aug 2010
532 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 10:34 am to
Send me a friend request bro, game name is same as here.
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
45006 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 3:59 pm to
Sent.

Glad I figured out how important nightwave rep is

Don’t think rhino is going to be as fun as volt. Frost looks cool though. Then maybe wisp prime or gara


Or mag or zephyr or Garuda. Most look pretty cool and fun. What are yalls favorites
This post was edited on 3/8/25 at 4:03 pm
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
45006 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 5:53 pm to
Correction: rhino with a leveled up fragor build is pretty fun

Need a shotgun too
This post was edited on 3/8/25 at 6:35 pm
Posted by beerJeep
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2016
36466 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 6:48 pm to
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its free


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it seems i have to commit my life to RNG grind, is that correct? Or spend money for platinum,


That is uhh…. How freemium games work, mon frere.
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
45006 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 6:54 pm to
Not usually my jam, this genre, but I see the appeal now
Posted by Devious
Elitist
Member since Dec 2010
29310 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 7:19 pm to
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Need a shotgun too
What MR are you? If under 9, seek the Hek.
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
45006 posts
Posted on 3/8/25 at 7:39 pm to
Mr 5

Buying the Bp asap
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 3/8/25 at 8:42 pm to
Send me cool shite

RizerPrime7 on pc
Posted by LouisiAnimalMgD
Virginia
Member since Aug 2010
532 posts
Posted on 3/9/25 at 4:46 pm to
My bad on the name bro is AnimalMgD not LouisiAnimalMgD
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