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Top 10: Best Warframes of 2018 - Odealo

Top 10: Best Warframes of 2018 - Odealo

Find out what are the best Warframes of 2018

Top 10: The Best Warframes of 2018

On our Top 10 List, we are presenting the best Warframes of 2018. As each frame has nearly infinite customization options and excels in different tasks, it is impossible to name just this one "all-around" best Warframe. However, the Frames below tend to be the most effective in what they do and are among the most popular and the best Warframes in the game. All the Frames below are incredibly efficient Mission grinders. So, if you are not a newcomer, you should be fully aware, completing Missions is one of the main activities in Warframe. Getting the job done fast and smoothly should be your top priority.

Last update: August 3, 2018


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VOLT
Volt

Volt's abilities are based on the Lightning element. It is considered the most well-rounded frame in the game. Prime Volt is also the most efficient farmer with his extremely fast sprint. It is also considered the best frame for Capture, Sabotage and Rescue missions. Volt's abilities are most effective against the Corpus (mainly versus their robots). Volt also has the highest Energy capacity in the entire game. Volt's abilities are as follows:

Passive: Static Discharge - walking, running, sliding on walls builds up Lightning energy which increases the damage of Volt's next attack

  1. Shock - a lightning projectile that deals high damage and stuns its' main target. Then it chains to nearby enemies
  2. Speed - which greatly increases Volt's and his allies speed for a short duration
  3. Electric Shield - a defensive barrier which provides cover for Volt and his allies
  4. Discharge - stuns all nearby enemies and deals high Lightning damage
STATISTICS
Life: 100 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Shield: 150 (up to 450 at rank 30)
Armor: 15
Energy: 100 (150 at rank 30)
Speed: 1.0
Polarization: 
Aura: 
MANUFACTURING
Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Neuroptics: 1
Chassis Blueprint: Warframe Blueprint 1
System Blueprint:  1
Orokin Cell: Orokin Cell1
Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price:Platinum75
Blueprint price: Credits35.000
NEUROPTICS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Alloy Plate: Alloy Plate150
Neural Sensors: Neural Sensors 1
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 150
Rubedo: Rubedo 500
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
CHASSIS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Morphics: Morphics1
Ferrite: Ferrite 1000
Rubedo: Rubedo 300
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
SYSTEMS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Control Module: Control module 1
Morphics: Morphics 1
Salvage: Salvage 500
Plastids: Plastids 550
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
The best Volt build: Max Speed Volt Prime build
CHROMA
Chroma

Chroma is considered the best offensive Tank Frame in Warframe. On top being able to withstand heavy damage Chroma has some very useful support and offensive abilities. Chroma is famous for his fast melee attacks and the great team supporting abilities. Chroma's abilities are:

Passive: Elemental Alignment - which allows Chroma to freely choose the elemental damage type it deals with attacks. The change can be performed between missions

  1. Spectral Scream - a cone AoE attack that causes Chroma to continuously unleash a beam of elemental energy damaging enemies in radius
  2. Elemental Ward - depending on the element chosen, Chroma emits an aura that grants both offensive and defensive buffs to himself and nearby allies
  3. Vex Armor - which causes Chroma's armor increases in strength when getting hit
  4. Effigy - Chroma can create a Sentry Turret that grants buffs to nearby allies and deals elemental damage to enemies 
STATISTICS
Life: 100 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Shield: 100 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Armor: 350
Energy: 150 (225 at rank 30)
Speed: 1.0
Polarization: 
Aura: 
MANUFACTURING
Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Neuroptics: 1
Chassis Blueprint: Warframe Blueprint 1
System Blueprint:  1
Volt Neuroptics: 1
Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price:Platinum375
Blueprint price: N/A
NEUROPTICS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Plastids: Plastids200
Neural Sensors: Neural Sensors 2
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 350
Ember Neuroptics: 1
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
CHASSIS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Plastids: Plastids50
Neurodes: Neurodes 2
Salvage: Salvage 900
Frost Neuroptics: 1
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
SYSTEMS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Neurodes: Neurodes 1
Oxium: Oxium 400
Argon Crystal: Argon Crystal 2
Saryn Systems: 1
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
The best Chroma build: Over 900% DPS Buff Chroma build
BANSHEE
Banshee

Banshee is one of the best support frames. Banshee can increase the DPS of his allies to a crazy extent. His Sonar allows you to detect enemies and their weak spots. It can also reduce the chance of being detected, making it perfect for Spy/Rescue missions. Also, his fourth ability stuns and damages enemies on a very wide area, making it very useful on various occasions. Banshee's skill set is:

Passive: Suppressor  - all of Banshee's weapons are treated as silent

  1. Sonic Boom - a cone attack that knockbacks and damages enemies
  2. Sonar - detects nearby enemies and identifies their weak spots. All this information is shared with party members
  3. Silence - Banshee emits a sound around it that stuns enemies. After the stun, affected enemies don't react to sounds including gunfire and alarms
  4. Sound Quake - stuns and damages all enemies in up to 20-meter radius
STATISTICS
Life: 100 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Shield: 100 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Armor: 15
Energy: 150 (225 at rank 30)
Speed: 1.1
Polarization: Polar
Aura: 
MANUFACTURING
Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Neuroptics: 1
Chassis Blueprint: Warframe Blueprint 1
System Blueprint:  1
Orokin Cell: Orokin Cell1
Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price:Platinum225
Blueprint price: N/A
NEUROPTICS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Circuits: Circuits150
Neural Sensors: Neural Sensors 1
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 200
Salvage: Salvage500
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
CHASSIS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Morphics: morphics1
Ferrite: Ferrite 900
Rubedo: Rubedo 50
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
SYSTEMS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Control Module: Control module 1
Morphics: Morphics 1
Salvage: Salvage 500
Plastids: Plastids 400
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
The best Banshee build: Max DPS Banshee Sniper build
RHINO
Rhino

Rhino is a very good tank with high shield and armor. He is slow, but with the Rhino Charge ability, Rhino becomes extremely enjoyable. It also helps to engage far away opponents. Rhino's abilities are:

Passive: Heavy Landing - if Rhino falls fast enough, he will create a shockwave upon landing

  1. Rhino Charges - Rhino charges towards an enemy with great speed
  2. Iron Skin - increases Rhino armor by 250% and grants a protective shield that has up to 1200 base health
  3. Roar - increases the damage of every nearby Warframe
  4. Rhino Stomp - Rhino stomps the ground, damaging enemies around him. Affected enemies are put into stasis as well
STATISTICS
Life: 100 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Shield: 150 (up to 450 at rank 30)
Armor: 190
Energy: 100 (150 at rank 30)
Speed: 0.95
Polarization: polar dPolar d
Aura: 
MANUFACTURING
Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Neuroptics: 1
Chassis Blueprint: Warframe Blueprint 1
System Blueprint:  1
Gallium: Gallium1
Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price:Platinum375
Blueprint price: Credits35.000
NEUROPTICS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Alloy Plate: Alloy Plate150
Morphics: morphics1
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 150
Rubedo: Rubedo 500
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
CHASSIS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Morphics: morphics1
Ferrite: Ferrite 1000
Rubedo: Rubedo 350
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
SYSTEMS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Control Module: Control module 1
Morphics: morphics1
Salvage: Salvage 500
Plastids: Plastids 600
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
The best Rhino build: Invincible Rhino build
EMBER
Ember

Purely offensive Warframe that is based on Fire elemental damage making it extremely effective against the Plague. It's one of the best frames for new players. Ember also provides very high damage boost, is great at melting enemies and is very good for Capture type missions. Ember's abilities are as follows:

Passive: Ignition - every time Ember procs Heat, it gains 35% increases Ability Strength and regenerates 10 Energy per second

  1. Fireball - fires a fiery projectile that damages enemies on contact and leaves a trail of burning ground
  2. Accelerant - stuns nearby enemies and increases fire damage dealt
  3. Fire Blast - damages nearby enemies and creates a ring of fire that adds extra fire damage to all attacks that are performed through the ring
  4. World on Fire - damages nearby enemies and fires fireballs at enemies that get close to Ember
STATISTICS
Life: 100 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Shield: 150 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Armor: 100
Energy: 150 (225 at rank 30)
Speed: 1.1
Polarization: polar -
Aura: 
MANUFACTURING
Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Neuroptics: 1
Chassis Blueprint: Warframe Blueprint 1
System Blueprint:  1
Orokin Cell: Orokin Cell1
Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price:Platinum225
Blueprint price: Credits25.000
NEUROPTICS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Alloy Plate: Alloy Plate150
Neural Sensors: Neural Sensors 1
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 150
Rubedo: Rubedo 500
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
CHASSIS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Morphics: Morphics1
Ferrite: Ferrite 1000
Rubedo: Rubedo 300
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
SYSTEMS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Control Module: Control module 1
Morphics: Morphics 1
Salvage: Salvage 500
Plastids: Plastids 220
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
The best Ember build: Ember Prime "semi-afk" build
LOKI
Loki

Loki is rather weak in terms of power and defenses. What makes him powerful is his cunningness and intelligence. He is also fast and agile. Loki can disarm enemies, and even make disarmed enemies fight against each other. Loki's abilities are:

Passive: Wall Grapple - Loki's Wall Latch ability lasts 10 times longer than regular Warframes

  1. Decoy - Loki's creates a copy of himself which attracts enemy fire
  2. Invisibility - Loki becomes invisible for up to 12 seconds
  3. Switch Teleport - Loki swaps his position with his target. The target becomes confused after the teleport
  4. Radial Disarm - sends a wave of energy that Disarms all foes
STATISTICS
Life: 75 (up to 225 at rank 30)
Shield: 75 (up to 225 at rank 30)
Armor: 65
Energy: 150 (225 at rank 30)
Speed: 1.25
Polarization: polar dPolar v
Aura: polar -
MANUFACTURING
Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Neuroptics: 1
Chassis Blueprint: Warframe Blueprint 1
System Blueprint:  1
Orokin Cell: Orokin Cell1
Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price:Platinum175
Blueprint price: Credits35.000
NEUROPTICS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Alloy Plate: Alloy Plate150
Neural Sensors: Neural Sensors 1
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 150
Rubedo: Rubedo 500
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
CHASSIS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Morphics: Morphics1
Ferrite: Ferrite 1000
Rubedo: Rubedo 300
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
SYSTEMS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Control Module: Control module 1
Morphics: Morphics 1
Salvage: Salvage 500
Plastids: Plastids 220
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
The best Loki build: The Best Loki Prime Stealth/Solo build
NOVA
Nova

Nova is a Glass-Cannon frame. It has low armor and shields but obliterates everything on its' way. It's also the second fastest Warframe in the game. Her fourth ability is also great at clearing big groups of enemies, with the AoE explosions caused by slain enemies. Nova's abilities are:

Passive: Explosive Counter - whenever Nova is knocked down, it knockbacks and damages enemies in a 6-meter radius

  1. Null Star - creates anti-matter particles that orbit around Nova and seek out enemies
  2. Antimatter Drop - Nova crates an antimatter Orb which detonates and deals damage on impact
  3. Wormhole - creates a Wormholes which allows Nova to instantly travel between them
  4. Molecular Prime - Nova unleashes a wave of antimatter particles which slows down all enemies in radius and makes them explode upon death dealing very high AoE damage
STATISTICS
Life: 100 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Shield: 75 (up to 225 at rank 30)
Armor: 65
Energy: 150 (225 at rank 30)
Speed: 1.2
Polarization:polar v 
Aura: 
MANUFACTURING
Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Neuroptics: 1
Chassis Blueprint: Warframe Blueprint 1
System Blueprint:  1
Orokin Cell: Orokin Cell1
Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price:Platinum375
Blueprint price: Credits35.000
NEUROPTICS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Alloy Plate: Alloy Plate150
Neural Sensors: Neural Sensors 1
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 150
Rubedo: Rubedo 500
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
CHASSIS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Morphics: Morphics1
Ferrite: Ferrite 1000
Rubedo: Rubedo 300
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
SYSTEMS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Control Module: Control module 1
Morphics: Morphics 1
Salvage: Salvage 500
Plastids: Plastids 600
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
The best Nova build: Nova Prime Max slow build
OCTAVIA
Octavia

Octavia is one of the best solo Frames in the game. Octavia deals very high mental damage, can go invisible, and her playstyle is very unique. Octavia deals damage with music, and you should be careful when choosing notes - the outcome can be very annoying for you and your party members. Octavia's abilities are:

Passive: Harmonic Symphony - Octavia creates music from the Mandachord attached to its' arms. Music boosts Octavia's abilities depending on the customization options chosen
Passive: Inspiration - casting a skill inspires Octavia and all nearby allies which replenish one energy every second for 30 seconds 

  1. Mallet - Octavia creates a music instrument that attracts enemies and deals damage to them
  2. Resonator - Octavia creates a ball that charms enemies. It can be used in combination with the Mallet, which will make enemies follow the ball and deal damage to them
  3. Metronome - Octavia emits an aura that increases all nearby allies armor. While inside the aura, Octavia and her allies can perform specific actions in sync to gain various Sync Buffs
  4. Amp - greatly increases the damage of Octavia and all nearby allies. Also, the damage of Mallets is doubled for the duration
STATISTICS
Life: 100 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Shield: 75 (up to 225 at rank 30)
Armor: 125
Energy: 150 (225 at rank 30)
Speed: 1.05
Polarization: polar -polar -
Aura: polar -
MANUFACTURING
Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Neuroptics: 1
Chassis Blueprint: Warframe Blueprint 1
System Blueprint:  1
Mandahord: Mandachord1
Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price:Platinum225
Blueprint price: N/A
NEUROPTICS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Oxium: Oxium1000
Plastids: Plastids 2,600
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 4,800
Neural Sensors: Neural Sensors 5
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
CHASSIS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 6,000
Plastids: Plastids 1,500
Salvage: Salvage 25,000
Neurodes: Neurodes 3
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
SYSTEMS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Kuva: Kuva 2,000
Morphics: Morphics 20
Circuits: Circuits3,000
Orokin Cell: Orokin Cell5
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
The best Octavia build: Octavia End-game DPS build
EQUINOX
Equinox

Equinox is unique in every way. It is the second most expensive Warframe in the game. As Equinox balances between night and day, two Aspects have to be manufactured in order to create Equinox. Equinox is good at pretty much every playstyle and for all types of missions. It is more of a support Frame rather than DPS or Tank. Equinox is also one of the hardest Frames to master, however, once learned, it is an extremely powerful and enjoyable Frame. Equinox skills are as follows:

Passive: Equilibrium - Equinox can freely convert 10% of health orb into energy orbs and vice versa

  1. Metamorphosis - allows Equinox to switch forums, granting it bonus shields and armor in Night-form, and bonus damage and speed in Day-form
  2. Rest & Rage - in the Night-form your target is put to sleep, in the Day-form it's more vulnerable to damage
  3. Pacify & Provoke - in the Night-form reduces nearby enemies' damage, in the Day-form, increases the Ability Strenght of all nearby Warframes
  4. Mend & Maim - in the Night-form Equinox emits a healing aura, while in the Day-form Equinox emits an aura that deals damage to all nearby enemies and causes bleeding
STATISTICS
Life: 100 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Shield: 150 (up to 450 at rank 30)
Armor: 100
Energy: 150 (225 at rank 30)
Speed: 1.15
Polarization: polar d
Aura: 
MANUFACTURING

Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Equinox: Equinox1
Equinox: Equinox1
Forma: Forma 1 

Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price:Platinum325
Blueprint price: Credits25.000
DAY ASPECT
MANUFACTURING
Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Neuroptics: 1
Chassis Blueprint: Warframe Blueprint 1
System Blueprint:  1
Orokin Cell: Orokin Cell1

Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price: N/A
Blueprint price: N/A

NEUROPTICS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Alloy Plate: Alloy Plate150
Neural Sensors: Neural Sensors 1
Ferrite: Ferrite 1000
Rubedo: Rubedo 300
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
CHASSIS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Gallium: Gallium1
Ferrite: Ferrite 150
Rubedo: Rubedo 500
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
SYSTEMS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Control Module: Control module 1
Gallium: Gallium1
Salvage: Salvage 500
Plastids: Plastids 500
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
NIGHT ASPECT
MANUFACTURING
Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Neuroptics: 1
Chassis Blueprint: Warframe Blueprint 1
System Blueprint:  1
Orokin Cell: Orokin Cell1
Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price: N/A
Blueprint price: N/A
NEUROPTICS

Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Alloy Plate: Alloy Plate 150
Neural Sensors: Neural Sensors 1
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 1,000
Plastids: Plastids 500

Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
CHASSIS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Morphics: Morphics 1
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 1,000
Plastids: Plastids 300
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
SYSTEMS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Control Module: Control module 1
Morphics: Morphics 1
Salvage: Salvage 500
Plastids: Plastids 500
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
The best Equinox build: Equinox Daytime Ultimate build
NEKROS
nekros

Nekros is physically weak, but its' ability to raise minions makes it unstoppable. 
On top of dealing amazing damage, they absorb the damage dealt to Nekros. Another popular Nekros ability - Desecrate increases the item yield of slain enemies. Nekros abilities are as follows:

Passive: Soul Siphon - Nekros regenerates 5 health every time an enemy dies within 10 meters

  1. Soul Punch - stuns and damages first enemy hit. This enemy's soul turns into a projectile that damage enemies that make contact with it
  2. Terrify - makes nearby enemies flee in fear
  3. Desecrate - makes fallen enemies around Nekros drop additional loot
  4. Shadows of the Dead - raises slain enemies from the ground to fight for Nekros for a short duration
STATISTICS
Life: 100 (up to 300 at rank 30)
Shield: 75 (up to 225 at rank 30)
Armor: 125
Energy: 150 (225 at rank 30)
Speed: 1.05
Polarization: polar -polar -
Aura: polar -
MANUFACTURING
Credits: Warframe Credits25,000
Neuroptics: 1
Chassis Blueprint: Warframe Blueprint 1
System Blueprint:  1
Orokin Cell: Orokin Cell3
Time: 72 hours
Rush: Platinum50
Market price:Platinum375
Blueprint price: Credits100.000
NEUROPTICS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Alloy Plate: Alloy Plate150
Polymer Bundle: Polymer Bundle 1,500
Rubedo: Rubedo 500
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
CHASSIS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Morphics: Morphics 1
Ferrite: Ferrite 1000
Rubedo: Rubedo 300
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
SYSTEMS
Credits: Warframe Credits15,000
Control Module: Control module 1
Morphics: Morphics 1
Salvage: Salvage 500
Plastids: Plastids 220
Time: 12 hours
Rush: Platinum25
The best Nekros build: Nekros Prime Resource Farmer build


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