Warframe: Combat tips gamers need to know

Warframe is a third-person shooter, possessing a large amount of content, with different mission modes, an open world, and unique mechanics that increase the complexity of the game. While the game did a good job with the tutorial, trying to make the experience easier and smoother for new players, it's still quite complicated to learn all the mechanics.

In this article, let's find out all the tips and tricks that beginners need to know when playing Warframe for an easier and smoother initial combat experience.

Understand the Mastery Rank system and take advantage of Affinity Share

Mastery Rank is the overall level, one of the most important features in Warframe. Elevating it will unlock new weapons and quests, and also upgrade Void Trace, Focus, mods' carrying capacity, etc. There are several ways to gain experience, but let's focus on exploring the star chart and upgrade all equipment to level 30. Once the required experience is reached, the player can take the test to raise his rank.

When playing with a team, experience points will be shared if the players are close enough to each other. called Affinity Share. This will reward nearby allies with the same amount. When there is an icon displayed in the top right corner of the screen, when the player is in range, it also shows how many teammates are sharing Affinity. Gamers should note that Affinity received does not transfer to weapons in holsters.

Complete the star chart to unlock the main content

It's important to complete every objective on the planet to gain experience points and unlock new content. This includes Nightmare mode, missions, new Orbiter features like Void Relic and quests that provide resource bonuses.

Gamers need to complete the requirements to get to another planet or exchange for a special mod at the end. People shouldn't start Steel Path right after the end of the star chart, and when visiting open world locations like Cetus, avoid late game content like Eidolon hunts.

Get new weapons and warframes

New warframes and weapons require both blueprints, specific parts, or resources, to be crafted in the foundry. Gamers can buy blueprints at the Market tab and check hide items without blueprints to easily detect available items. Warframes can be earned by defeating specific bosses.

Progressing through the game opens up new ways to acquire warframes and weapons, such as invasions, joining or creating a Dojo,. Remember that weapon blueprints and each warframe take 12 hours to complete, while warframe blueprints take up to 3 days.