Everything you need to know for The New War
A roundup of resources to help you prepare
Posted On 2021-12-09 14:45:00
Whether you’re a new player or a battle-hardened veteran, you’re going to need every tool to overcome the dire new threat that is The New War. That’s why we’re rounding up all of the helpful guides and information we’ve released recently to (hopefully) give you the edge you’ll need to survive the coming conflict. Knowledge is power, right, Tenno?
Guides and tips for new and returning Tenno
If The New War has you dusting off your trusty Skana for the first time in a while, you might be wondering how best to spend your time before December 15. Here are some places to start.
Our Returning to the Origin System guide breaks down all the new features added to Warframe over the recent years. It covers everything from the newly added areas and Quests to the new Warframes, Mods, and powerful armaments you can build.
If you’re dead-set on ramping up your Arsenal for The New War, check out our Preparing for The New War article. Here you’ll find a handy checklist of everything you’ll need to have unlocked before you’ll be able to dive into Warframe’s biggest cinematic Quest ever.
Or maybe you’re just in need of a little push in the right direction! Check out this handy flowchart!
Lastly, be sure to check out the Players helping Players section of our Forums for even more advice and tips.
Details on The New War
Feeling a little lost with all this talk of war? Fear not! Everything you need to know about Warframe’s massive cinematic expansion, The New War, can be found here.
It’s also worth watching our latest Devstream for more information about The New War.
With the Sentients wreaking havoc upon us, you’ll be able to turn their own weapons against them with Caliban. Engineered by the leader of the Sentient armada, this powerhouse is a hybrid of Warframe and Sentient technology. You can learn more about Caliban here.
To fight off the Sentient threat, you’ll need to rely on more than just your Warframe. Unlikely allies from across the Origin System will also play a key role in The New War. Get a sneak peek at three of the new playable characters in this cinematic Quest.
Best of luck, Tenno!
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What will you be playing on?
- Watch Trailer
- Story So Far
- Unite the System
- Prepare for War
- Caliban Packs & Merch
- Watch Trailer
- Story So Far
- Unite the System
- Prepare for War
- Caliban
DISCOVER YOUR POWER WITHIN
Experience The New War, Warframe’s largest cinematic expansion yet. Fight on the frontlines in every corner of the Origin System in a thrilling storyline of exploration and discovery. Unite opposing forces and test your mettle against the full mustered force of the Sentients, a legion of adaptable, self-replicating drones capable of untold destruction. You must stop them, Tenno, and reckon with the Lotus, or all you have fought to protect will fall to ruin.
With several new playable characters, a new Warframe, a dramatic cinematic Quest, and an Arsenal reinforced with new Customizations, Weapons and Accessories, get ready to wield limitless power to look and play the way you want in this all-out-war.
UNITE UNLIKELY ALLIES
Complete Missions in The New War as Tenno as well as brand-new playable characters: Kahl-175, the Grineer trooper; Veso, a Corpus Tech; and Teshin, a skilled Dax soldier, each with their own abilities and playstyles. See the war as it unfolds through the eyes of your allies and enemies, and witness the Sentient invasion firsthand.
WITNESS A NEW CHAPTER UNFOLD
Once stalwart companion and mentor to the Tenno, the Lotus, also known as Natah, revealed her true form and fled with the Orokin Executor, Ballas. Now these veterans of the Old War along with the mysterious Stalker have returned to wage a new one. Both are determined to see it through, but where do their allegiances really lie? What is Natah’s true nature, and how could she hold the key to ending The New War?
REPEL NEW SENTIENT ENEMIES
Sentient leaders Erra and Hunhow have brought the full weight of their forces to bear, along with brand-new creations that are deadlier than ever. Originally created by the long-dead Orokin Empire to terraform the Tau System, the Sentients have returned to find a shattered Origin System and aim to claim it for their own.
TENNO REINFORCEMENTS
Adapt to overcome any threat with the newest Warframe, Caliban, the perfect fusion of Sentient and Tenno capabilities. The Caliban Collection includes the Caliban Warframe; the Venato Scythe, forged from a limb wrenched off a fallen Eidolon; the Neurovyre Syandana; and the Sporavyre Sugatra.
UNITE UNLIKELY ALLIES
WITNESS A NEW CHAPTER UNFOLD
REPEL NEW SENTIENT ENEMIES
TENNO REINFORCEMENTS
PREPARE FOR WAR
If you hope to survive The New War, you will need the full Arsenal of the Tenno at your disposal. Complete the necessary Quests: Chimera Prologue, Erra and The Maker.
If you just began your Warframe journey and are wondering where to start, complete Vor’s Prize and continue to work your way through the Star Chart!
You’ll also need to reinforce your Arsenal with a Railjack and Necramech to be ready for the battles ahead. Railjacks can be earned by completing the Rising Tide Quest, and both Railjacks and Necramechs are available to purchase for Platinum in the in-game Market if you want to be ready right away!
For more information on Quests and necessary prerequisites, make sure to check out our Fast Track Guide to The New War.
CALIBAN: THE SENTIENT WARFRAME
Erra’s twisted masterpiece, a true hybrid of Warframe and Sentient. Raised from the wreckage of the Old War to carve a swathe through the New.
RAZOR GYRE
Become a spinning vortex of death. Hold Fire to accelerate the maelstrom, increasing damage, then target an enemy to dash toward them. Hitting enemies inflicted with Sentient Wrath creates a destructive blast.
SENTIENT WRATH
Smash the ground sending out a wave of destruction. Those not killed by the initial blast are helplessly lifted into the air, where they take amplified damage for a short time.
LETHAL PROGENY
Call on Caliban's Sentient aspect to produce up to three Conculyst comrades to fight by his side, and repair shields when not in combat.
FUSION STRIKE
Converge three streams of raw energy upon a single point, causing a massive reactive blast. The fallout from the blast will strip the armor from all enemies that touch it.
PASSIVE: ADAPTIVE ARMOR
Allies within Affinity range gain increased resistance to the types of damage they are currently taking.
The New War Supporter Packs
Transform your look with Customizations that change and evolve as you complete objectives like defeating Sentients, earning Focus, as well as collecting Void Relics and Aya. Discover brand-new Sentient-themed Skins for Mesa and Volt, plus much more in The New War Supporter Packs.
The New War Merch
Upgrade your IRL Arsenal with gear that shows you’re ready to wage war against the Sentients at any time.