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'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
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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: |
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MANUFACTURING | |
Credits: 25,000 Neuroptics: 1 Chassis Blueprint: 1 System Blueprint: 1 Orokin Cell: 1 |
Time: 72 hours Rush: 50 Market price:75 Blueprint price: 35.000 |
NEUROPTICS | |
Credits: 15,000 Alloy Plate: 150 Neural Sensors: 1 Polymer Bundle: 150 Rubedo: 500 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
CHASSIS | |
Credits: 15,000 Morphics: 1 Ferrite: 1000 Rubedo: 300 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
SYSTEMS | |
Credits: 15,000 Control Module: 1 Morphics: 1 Salvage: 500 Plastids: 550 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
The best Volt build: Max Speed Volt Prime build |
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
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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: |
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MANUFACTURING | |
Credits: 25,000 Neuroptics: 1 Chassis Blueprint: 1 System Blueprint: 1 Volt Neuroptics: 1 |
Time: 72 hours Rush: 50 Market price:375 Blueprint price: N/A |
NEUROPTICS | |
Credits: 15,000 Plastids: 200 Neural Sensors: 2 Polymer Bundle: 350 Ember Neuroptics: 1 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
CHASSIS | |
Credits: 15,000 Plastids: 50 Neurodes: 2 Salvage: 900 Frost Neuroptics: 1 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
SYSTEMS | |
Credits: 15,000 Neurodes: 1 Oxium: 400 Argon Crystal: 2 Saryn Systems: 1 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
The best Chroma build: Over 900% DPS Buff Chroma build |
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
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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: Aura: |
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MANUFACTURING | |
Credits: 25,000 Neuroptics: 1 Chassis Blueprint: 1 System Blueprint: 1 Orokin Cell: 1 |
Time: 72 hours Rush: 50 Market price:225 Blueprint price: N/A |
NEUROPTICS | |
Credits: 15,000 Circuits: 150 Neural Sensors: 1 Polymer Bundle: 200 Salvage: 500 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
CHASSIS | |
Credits: 15,000 Morphics: 1 Ferrite: 900 Rubedo: 50 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
SYSTEMS | |
Credits: 15,000 Control Module: 1 Morphics: 1 Salvage: 500 Plastids: 400 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
The best Banshee build: Max DPS Banshee Sniper build |
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
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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: Aura: |
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MANUFACTURING | |
Credits: 25,000 Neuroptics: 1 Chassis Blueprint: 1 System Blueprint: 1 Gallium: 1 |
Time: 72 hours Rush: 50 Market price:375 Blueprint price: 35.000 |
NEUROPTICS | |
Credits: 15,000 Alloy Plate: 150 Morphics: 1 Polymer Bundle: 150 Rubedo: 500 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
CHASSIS | |
Credits: 15,000 Morphics: 1 Ferrite: 1000 Rubedo: 350 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
SYSTEMS | |
Credits: 15,000 Control Module: 1 Morphics: 1 Salvage: 500 Plastids: 600 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
The best Rhino build: Invincible Rhino build |
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
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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: Aura: |
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MANUFACTURING | |
Credits: 25,000 Neuroptics: 1 Chassis Blueprint: 1 System Blueprint: 1 Orokin Cell: 1 |
Time: 72 hours Rush: 50 Market price:225 Blueprint price: 25.000 |
NEUROPTICS | |
Credits: 15,000 Alloy Plate: 150 Neural Sensors: 1 Polymer Bundle: 150 Rubedo: 500 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
CHASSIS | |
Credits: 15,000 Morphics: 1 Ferrite: 1000 Rubedo: 300 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
SYSTEMS | |
Credits: 15,000 Control Module: 1 Morphics: 1 Salvage: 500 Plastids: 220 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
The best Ember build: Ember Prime "semi-afk" build |
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
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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: Aura: |
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MANUFACTURING | |
Credits: 25,000 Neuroptics: 1 Chassis Blueprint: 1 System Blueprint: 1 Orokin Cell: 1 |
Time: 72 hours Rush: 50 Market price:175 Blueprint price: 35.000 |
NEUROPTICS | |
Credits: 15,000 Alloy Plate: 150 Neural Sensors: 1 Polymer Bundle: 150 Rubedo: 500 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
CHASSIS | |
Credits: 15,000 Morphics: 1 Ferrite: 1000 Rubedo: 300 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
SYSTEMS | |
Credits: 15,000 Control Module: 1 Morphics: 1 Salvage: 500 Plastids: 220 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
The best Loki build: The Best Loki Prime Stealth/Solo build |
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
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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: Aura: |
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MANUFACTURING | |
Credits: 25,000 Neuroptics: 1 Chassis Blueprint: 1 System Blueprint: 1 Orokin Cell: 1 |
Time: 72 hours Rush: 50 Market price:375 Blueprint price: 35.000 |
NEUROPTICS | |
Credits: 15,000 Alloy Plate: 150 Neural Sensors: 1 Polymer Bundle: 150 Rubedo: 500 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
CHASSIS | |
Credits: 15,000 Morphics: 1 Ferrite: 1000 Rubedo: 300 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
SYSTEMS | |
Credits: 15,000 Control Module: 1 Morphics: 1 Salvage: 500 Plastids: 600 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
The best Nova build: Nova Prime Max slow build |
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
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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: Aura: |
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MANUFACTURING | |
Credits: 25,000 Neuroptics: 1 Chassis Blueprint: 1 System Blueprint: 1 Mandahord: 1 |
Time: 72 hours Rush: 50 Market price:225 Blueprint price: N/A |
NEUROPTICS | |
Credits: 15,000 Oxium: 1000 Plastids: 2,600 Polymer Bundle: 4,800 Neural Sensors: 5 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
CHASSIS | |
Credits: 15,000 Polymer Bundle: 6,000 Plastids: 1,500 Salvage: 25,000 Neurodes: 3 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
SYSTEMS | |
Credits: 15,000 Kuva: 2,000 Morphics: 20 Circuits: 3,000 Orokin Cell: 5 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
The best Octavia build: Octavia End-game DPS build |
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
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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: Aura: |
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MANUFACTURING | |
Credits: 25,000 |
Time: 72 hours Rush: 50 Market price:325 Blueprint price: 25.000 |
DAY ASPECT MANUFACTURING |
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Credits: 25,000 Neuroptics: 1 Chassis Blueprint: 1 System Blueprint: 1 Orokin Cell: 1 |
Time: 72 hours |
NEUROPTICS | |
Credits: 15,000 Alloy Plate: 150 Neural Sensors: 1 Ferrite: 1000 Rubedo: 300 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
CHASSIS | |
Credits: 15,000 Gallium: 1 Ferrite: 150 Rubedo: 500 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
SYSTEMS | |
Credits: 15,000 Control Module: 1 Gallium: 1 Salvage: 500 Plastids: 500 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
NIGHT ASPECT MANUFACTURING |
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Credits: 25,000 Neuroptics: 1 Chassis Blueprint: 1 System Blueprint: 1 Orokin Cell: 1 |
Time: 72 hours Rush: 50 Market price: N/A Blueprint price: N/A |
NEUROPTICS | |
Credits: 15,000 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
CHASSIS | |
Credits: 15,000 Morphics: 1 Polymer Bundle: 1,000 Plastids: 300 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
SYSTEMS | |
Credits: 15,000 Control Module: 1 Morphics: 1 Salvage: 500 Plastids: 500 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
The best Equinox build: Equinox Daytime Ultimate build |
NEKROS | |
Nekros is physically weak, but its' ability to raise minions makes it unstoppable. Passive: Soul Siphon - Nekros regenerates 5 health every time an enemy dies within 10 meters
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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: Aura: |
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MANUFACTURING | |
Credits: 25,000 Neuroptics: 1 Chassis Blueprint: 1 System Blueprint: 1 Orokin Cell: 3 |
Time: 72 hours Rush: 50 Market price:375 Blueprint price: 100.000 |
NEUROPTICS | |
Credits: 15,000 Alloy Plate: 150 Polymer Bundle: 1,500 Rubedo: 500 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
CHASSIS | |
Credits: 15,000 Morphics: 1 Ferrite: 1000 Rubedo: 300 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
SYSTEMS | |
Credits: 15,000 Control Module: 1 Morphics: 1 Salvage: 500 Plastids: 220 |
Time: 12 hours Rush: 25 |
The best Nekros build: Nekros Prime Resource Farmer build |
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We hope you enjoyed the read, and that you found useful information about your favorite Frames. If you have any suggestions for which Warframe should appear on our list, let us know in the comments below. We will try to keep the article updated.
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