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Quests are a set of interlinked missions that occasionally provide lore for WARFRAME's setting, as well as giving various rewards such as Warframes and Weapons upon completion. Some quests such as Vor's Prize are mandatory as players will automatically be redirected by the quest, while some are optional (like Hidden Messages and Howl of the Kubrow). Several Junctions require quests to be completed in order for the junction to be unlocked. Additionally, a number of junctions award quests on completion.

To activate a quest after it has been unlocked, simply walk to the Codex station in the Orbiter, select the Quests tab, select the desired Quest and click "Begin Quest". However, not all quests are activated this way, with some quests having hidden activation requirements and these do not even appear in the Codex until their completion. The player can only take one quest at a time, although they can change the active quest.

Available Quests

Main Quests

Main Quests are the primary questline following the story of the Tenno and their origins.

Side Quests

Sidequests are optional questlines that often reveal additional lore about the world and the characters of WARFRAME. These quests often unlock access to new Warframes, new Syndicate, or additional game features such as Incubation Segment for Kubrow breeding.

Quest Progression Branches

The following lists the overall progression of each quest branches as well as which sidequests they unlock. These branches are ordered as it was shown in the Codex. Quests that are not listed in the following branches do not have any prerequisite quests, and can be started as soon as other prerequisite requirements (such as Mastery Rank) are met, if any.

Main Story Branch

  1. Awakening
  2. Vor's Prize, unlocks The Duviri Paradox
  3. Saya's Vigil
  4. Once Awake
  5. Heart of Deimos
  6. The Archwing, unlocks Stolen Dreams, which unlocks The New Strange
  7. Natah
  8. The Second Dream, unlocks Octavia's Anthem and The Silver Grove
  9. Rising Tide
  10. The War Within, unlocks The Glast Gambit
  11. Chains of Harrow
  12. Apostasy Prologue
  13. The Sacrifice
  14. Prelude to War
    1. Chimera Prologue
    2. Erra
    3. The Maker
  15. The New War, unlocks Veilbreaker and Angels of the Zariman
  16. Whispers in the Walls

Fortuna Branch

  1. Vox Solaris, unlocks The Waverider
  2. The Deadlock Protocol
  3. Call of the Tempestarii

Replayability

Most quests can be replayed to reexperience or Codex Scanner quest-exclusive enemies and Somachord Fragments. To replay a quest, one simply goes to the completed quest's codex entry and selects "replay quest". When replaying a quest, transmissions, cutscenes, missions, and most related inbox messages will reappear normally, but the primary rewards are not given again.

As of Update 31.2 (2022-03-16), the following quests are not replayable:

Bugs

  • Sometimes, completing a quest objective may not yield the next objective upon returning to the Orbiter (Quest markers in the Operations window, Inbox messages, etc.). Relogging or entering/exiting captura (or another mission) typically resolves this issue.

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Patch History

Update 35.1 (2024-02-20)

  • Fixed the Tenno Guide prioritizing side objectives and quests (Mastery Rank Tests, Junctions, etc.) instead of the main story Quests.

Hotfix 35.0.4 (2023-12-20)

  • Fixes towards new inbox message notification popping up while in Quest Complete screens. You’ll still get those notifications when you leave the screen, now they won’t ruin the moment.

Update 35.0 (2023-12-13)

NEW CINEMATIC QUEST: WHISPERS IN THE WALLS

Deep within the Necralisk, a dormant precept known as The Kalymos Sequence has been activated. You must return to Deimos and investigate Albrecht’s hidden, subterranean Laboratories for any clues he may have left behind.

Whatever he was working on, you will quickly discover that his Laboratories are the source of many unknowns...

The Whispers in the Walls Quest acts as an introduction into Warframe’s next major chapter. As with all research, discoveries often lead to more questions…

Note to Content Creators: Content creators are able to broadcast and/or publish VODs of their Whispers in the Walls Quest experience without DMCA concerns. This does not include edited video content outside of the context of your gameplay stream which includes licensed music from the Quest.

Quest Prerequisites
You must have the following Quests completed to access the Whispers in the Walls Quest:

  • Heart of Deimos
  • The New War

Note: We have removed Mastery Rank requirements from all main story Quests (which includes those listed above) to allow players to enjoy story content without the delays that Mastery Rank gain and tests would cause (more information on that covered below in the New Player Path Improvements section below).

Quest Rewards

  • Blueprint for the New Warframe Qorvex
  • New Secondary Weapon: Grimoire
    • Max Ranked and includes a Weapon Slot and pre-installed Orokin Catalyst.
  • Melee Upgrade Segment
  • Mentor’s Legacy Mod
  • Melee Arcane Adapter
  • Access to the Cavia Syndicate in the new Sanctum Anatomica hub on Deimos
  • Access to new Deimos nodes and mission types
MAIN QUEST PATH RESTRUCTURING

The story that has guided players throughout their journey in Warframe has evolved throughout the years -- to put it lightly. Quests lead players to meet the fantastic cast of characters spread throughout the Origin System, but also introduce them to various mechanics that enhance and deepen their gameplay experience. With that said, we have restructured our Quest Path to ensure that players meet the vital NPCs and are set up for success to take on The New War.

Quests removed from the Main Quest Path

  • Stolen Dreams
  • The New Strange

With these Quests no longer considered Main Quests, applicable Junctions have had their tasks updated to no longer require these Quests -- see the Junction Requirement Changes section for more details.

Quests added to the Main Quest Path

  • Heart of Deimos
  • Rising Tide

Saya’s Vigil was added as a Main Quest with Abyss of Dagath in October 2023, and we intend to give Vox Solaris the same treatment in 2024. Before we do so, we will be revisiting this Quest’s difficulty level to ensure it is new player friendly.

Here is the updated Main Quest Path as of December 2023:

Awakening
Vor’s Prize
Saya’s Vigil
Once Awake
Heart of Deimos
The Archwing
Natah
The Second Dream
Rising Tide
The War Within
Chains of Harrow
Apostasy Prologue
The Sacrifice
Prelude to War
The New War
Whispers in the Walls

With these changes, we have updated our in-game Tenno Guide to prioritize Main Quests when directing players what to do next. Our goal is to reduce player confusion and simplify their progression path -- by de-prioritizing Side Quests, players are less likely to embark on Quests that may be too difficult for their current progression or otherwise serve as a distraction.

Tenno who are interested in completing Side Quests will still have access to those unlocked in their Codex! Once players have completed all Main Quests (at time of writing, up to Whispers in the Walls), the Tenno Guide will recommend any incomplete Side Quests.

TOP FIXES
  • Fixed Allies and Enemy Highlighting remaining active during Quest cutscenes. They will no longer be visible during cutscenes if enabled.

Update 34.0 (2023-10-18)

Quest Improvements

Including Waverider, The Glast Gambit, Natah, and Vox Solaris

Update 33.6 (2023-07-27)

  • Removed the Duviri Starting Path from the New Player Experience. Now, all new Tenno will start with the Vor's Prize Quest, and the Duviri Paradox will be available to them after its completion.
    • After months of review of player behavior, we are making this change to give all new players an accurate representation of core Warframe gameplay before we introduce them to the magic of Duviri. Offering two Starting Paths for new players was an experiment -- and not one we regret -- but a key part of experimentation is continued iteration after the fact to ensure the best player experience possible. Tenno who already chose the Drifter Path should not be affected!

Update 33.0 (2023-04-26)

NEW PLAYERS, CHOOSE YOUR PATH

If you are new to Warframe, welcome! Your journey starts now on a path of your choosing. Upon opening the game for the first time you will be presented with two options to get started: The Warframe Path or the Paradox Path!

WARFRAME PATH
This path may feel natural to you, a warrior of curious origins and frightening power. This way lies a Warframe that you will command at once… with the marauding Grineer Empire closing in around you.

Begin as the Warframe, a weapon possessing supernatural abilities and strength. Explore the Origin System and the many mysteries that lie within it. Your journey begins with your Awakening, where you will choose a starter Warframe and Weapons to take on the many challenges ahead.

PARADOX PATH

A road less traveled. A looping paradox that spirals ‘round the folds of time and reality to begin your story from an end. Here you are a prisoner of a twisted king, powerless, or so it seems.

Begin as the Drifter, a mysterious vagabond from a different timeline. Your journey begins with The Duviri Paradox Quest, where you will explore a place that exists outside of the bounds of the reality we know. From here you will still learn how to master the art of the Warframe, but for a different purpose.

This may seem like a big decision now, but do not fear the commitment. For in time, these paths will eventually converge. Either path will uncover new truths, skills, and more that are beneficial to your overall progress regardless of the choice you make now. In other words, all of Warframe’s content will be accessible to you one way or another in due time!

Before you are presented this decision, you will first be able to customize your game settings via a curated menu immediately upon login. Further customization options will become available as you progress in your chosen Path!

THE DUVIRI PARADOX QUEST

Ever get that feeling you’re stuck? Spinning inside your little wheel, day in and day out. Only to find… you’re right back where you started. The Drifter is trapped in Duviri, suspended in a never-ending cycle of life, death and rebirth for the entertainment of the Mad King, Dominus Thrax. When all hope feels lost, an unexpected arrival and the reappearance of friends both old and new may finally spell the answer to escape the Paradox.

The Duviri Paradox Quest is a solo experience and is available immediately upon login for all existing players via the Codex or the new Duviri region in your Navigation.

All players have access to this Quest, provided they are not currently committed to a restricted segment of another Quest (ex: The War Within, The New War, etc.).

Completing the Quest rewards you the following:

  • Your very own Histornam Kaithe mount to use in Duviri
  • The Sun & Moon Melee Weapon for Drifter
  • The Sun & Moon Melee Weapon Blueprint for Warframes
  • The Mountain’s Edge Dual Nikanas Stance Mod for Warframes
  • Access to enter The Duviri Experience, The Lone Story, and The Circuit

Share your feedback and bug reports on The Duviri Paradox Quest here:
https://forums.warframe.com/forum/1826-the-duviri-paradox-quest/

Update 32.1 (2022-11-02)

  • Fixed cases where audio transmissions playing in a specific order (Quests, etc.) could get interrupted by other transmissions that are unrelated.
    • Transmissions that are unrelated to the main event ones will now play at the end of the queued sequence. No more rude interruptions!

Update 32.0 (2022-09-07)

NEW INTRODUCTORY QUEST: VEILBREAKER

Kahl-175 returns! In this solo introductory quest, witness the state of the Origin System following the events of The New War through the perspective of Grineer Lancer Kahl-175. Though Narmer’s leadership was shattered by the Tenno, many have yet to escape the Veil’s influence. With a new devotion to his Grineer brothers, Kahl partners with an unlikely ally to rescue those still imprisoned.

Quest Prerequisite: You must have The New War quest completed in order to unlock the Veilbreaker Quest in your Codex.

Completing the quest will reward you with the Archon Shard Helminth Segment Blueprint to install on your Helminth.

Hotfix 31.7.1 (2022-07-28)

  • Fixed the Tenno Guide prompting you to complete The Waverider Quest before Heart of Deimos.

Update 31.5 (2022-04-27)

ANGELS OF THE ZARIMAN QUEST

The Zariman Ten Zero cries out into the endless darkness that surrounds it. In a post-New War world, something lingers in the Void-ridden ship once inhabited by the Tenno. Its wailing can be heard from afar. Return to it, find the source of its song, and unearth the memories echoing throughout the vacant corridors.

Quest Prerequisite: You must have The New War quest completed in order to unlock the Angels of the Zariman quest in your Codex.

If you have not completed The New War, check out our helpful guide: https://www.warframe.com/news/preparing-for-angels-of-the-zariman-en

Similar to the Saya’s Vigil, Vox Solaris, and Heart of Deimos quests, this is a solo gameplay-focused experience that will introduce you to key characters and Zariman related content.

Completing the quest will reward you with gifts from the Void in your Inbox!

Once you have completed the Angels of the Zariman quest, the following gameplay options will become available for you to start venturing deeper into the ship:

  • Zariman Bounties
  • 3x New Missions Types
Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where you could sometimes bypass quest requirements by starting a quest and then immediately attempting to start another quest you aren't supposed to start.

Hotfix 31.1.1 (2022-02-09)

  • Fixed script error when attempting to view Quests in the Codex.

Update 31.0 (2021-12-15)

NEW QUEST - THE NEW WAR

We are seasons, all of us.

Growing in the light, fading in the dark.

At once the same, yet... ever changed.

Prepare yourself, Tenno. The New War is here and no one is safe. Old enemies have returned to the Origin System… will the factions unite against Ballas, Erra, and the advancing Sentients, or will they buckle under the weight of a full-scale invasion?

Players can prepare for The New War quest in the following ways:

Prerequisites

  • Have “Prelude to War” complete
    • We have renamed the former “The New War’ Codex section to “Prelude to War”, players must have this complete to participate in The New War Quest.
  • Own a Necramech
    • Necramechs can be earned by playing Deimos content or bought in the Market for Platinum.
  • Own a Railjack
    • A Railjack can be earned by completing the Rising Tide quest or bought in the Market for Platinum.

The New War will take several hours to complete and will prevent normal Warframe activities from taking place for the duration of the quest. Plan accordingly!

Access to your loadouts will be limited. We encourage you to not only prep your Warframe, Necramech, Operator and Railjack Loadouts but also your Fashion Frame. And as always: CRANK THAT AUDIO!!

You may notice your Operator sounds a bit different while playing The New War Quest. We hope you enjoy the updated Operator voices. Pre and Post-New War Operator voices will be the familiar ones you’re accustomed to.

Additionally, a new Accessibility setting has been added titled 'Hold Button for Struggle Action'. This allows you to choose either 'Hold' or 'Tap' when confronted with a struggle context action, where typically mashing of a button would be requested. We recommend that you put this setting to your preference before initiating The New War Quest to ensure you have the best experience. Players can turn this on in the Controls options menu at any time in the quest, just above the Archwing section.

A significant amount of effort has gone into leveraging new graphics technologies for the levels seen in The New War. For PC players we recommend that you set your Graphics Mode to Enhanced for the full experience, if your computer can handle it! (Display tab under Options). The Playstation 5 and XBOX Series X already use this setting.

***You cannot Replay The New War Quest once it has been completed in this Update. It is a potential 2022 addition. Take your time and we hope you enjoy it!

GENERAL CHANGES:
  • We’ve changed the “SKIP CINEMATIC” confirmation when playing Quests to a “HOLD TO CONFIRM” instead of clicking OK. This is aimed to save players (like myself) who accidentally skip cinematics from button mashing, which could heavily hinder the Quest storyline experience.
    • This change does not affect regular gameplay cinematic skipping (mission fly-in / drop-down, etc).
  • The Quest Codex section is now ordered based on their release dates! The Quests you have yet to complete will remain at the top of the list for ease of access.

Update 30.9 (2021-11-11)

Introducing the ‘TENNO GUIDE”!

Added a new UI notification when inside the Orbiter that is a persistent reminder for Quests, to help guide new Tenno to their next steps. A lot of new players have felt lost once they finish Vor’s Prize, and this persistent reminder will show them what to do next! This can be disabled at any time in the menus under Options > Interface > Show Tenno Guide!

Update 30.7 (2021-09-08)

  • Fixed a few Quest prerequisite texts missing the respective location.

Hotfix 30.3.2 (2021-05-27)

  • Fixed inability to see the full selection of Quests in the Codex if your game is set to Turkish.

Update 30.3 (2021-05-25)

  • Added a new dropdown to Quest Codex screen so players can now filter which Quests are displayed (ALL / STORY / SIDE / WARFRAME), ALL is the default option so that players aren't confused as to where all of their Quests went.
  • Fixed Quests no longer being sorted to the top when they aren’t complete.

Update 30.2 (2021-05-12)

  • Fixed a functionality loss when using the controller D-Pad while viewing a completed Quest diorama.

Update 30.1 (2021-04-29)

  • Fixed Quest “MISSIONS TASKS” list in the Codex being scrolled to the beginning as opposed to the most recent when returning to the Orbiter while mid-Quest.

Hotfix 29.6.8 (2021-01-25)

  • Fixed enemy ship sounds playing over Quest cinematics.

Update 29.0 (2020-08-25)

NEW QUEST: HEART OF DEIMOS

Deimos emerges in Martian orbit, completely overrun by the Infestation... yet among the writhing mass, a distress call comes over a most ancient carrier wave.

A new Quest is available in your Codex, Tenno! The Prerequisite for ‘Heart of Deimos’ is completing the Earth to Mars Junction.

The “Heart of Deimos” Quest will introduce you to the newest Open World. Learn all about the denizens of THE CAMBION DRIFT, and the souls lurking in THE NECRALISK HUB!

If you buy Xaku with Platinum, you will receive a Riven Mod as a quest Reward in addition to the Xaku Blueprint.

NEW PLAYER EXPERIENCE: REVAMPED TUTORIAL

Tenno beginning their journey in Warframe will now awake to a new cinematic introduction and revised Tutorial.

Warframe’s new Tutorial continues the story introduced in the cinematic directed by Dan Trachtenberg. Elements that have become central to Warframe’s core gameplay, like bullet jumping, are now part of the tutorial. Traverse the Plains of Eidolon to escape Captain Vor and begin your quest to uncover forgotten memories!

*Tenno who have already played through the Tutorial can play through the refreshed version by visiting the Codex Quest section under a new name ‘Awakening’ (also replayable)!

Hotfix 28.0.5 (2020-06-17)

  • Quests in the Codex will now display the Mastery Rank requirement (if applicable) if you currently don’t meet that requirement.

Update 28.0 (2020-06-11)

NEW QUEST: THE DEADLOCK PROTOCOL

We are Desire. Ours is the grasping golden hand. We. Are. Corpus.

Nef Anyo claims to have found an heir to the long-deceased Corpus Founder, Parvos Granum, and has the means to prove it. The Solaris have begun disappearing in droves and Eudico thinks it has something to do with Nef’s power play. Whoever they are, the heir to the Founder would be able to solve the stalemate and stage a total takeover of the Corpus Board. If Nef Anyo has anything to do with it, that spells bad news for the Solaris.


The Deadlock Protocol sheds new light on the industrious origins of the Corpus, introduces the time-bending Warframe, Protea and includes a remastered Corpus fleet full of innovative threats and escalating security measures.

To begin The Deadlock Protocol Quest, make sure you have completed the Vox Solaris Quest. The Deadlock Protocol Quest can only be done Solo and you must be at least Mastery Rank 4; ready yourself!

*Players who purchase the Protea Warframe before playing the Quest will receive a Riven as an additional reward.

Update 27.2 (2020-03-05)

The New War Chapters:

A Codex Quest chapter entry for The New War has been added for those who have completed the Sacrifice Quest! As you might be aware, The New War has started, and with Scarlet Spear coming soon we want players to be properly informed as The New War develops. If you have yet to complete the Chimera Prologue or the Erra Quest, head to The New War Codex Quest entry to access a shortcut to these Quests.

Update 27.0 (2019-12-13)

  • (Undocumented) Introduced Erra.

Update 26.1 (2019-11-22)

  • Introduced Rising Tide.

Update 25.7 (2019-08-29)

  • Added the ability to replay the following Quests:
    • Natah
    • Saya’s Vigil
    • The Jordas Precept
    • Patient Zero
    • The Silver Grove
    • The Archwing
    • Howl of the Kubrow

Update 18.5 (2016-03-04)

  • Players will no longer be able to sell Quest-based items, or blueprints that will halt the progress of their Quest.

Update 14.0 (2014-07-18)

Quest System
  • Warframe now has a Quest system! New User Experience 2.0 will boast Vor’s Prize as the debut quest! The technical foundation is now in game for linked missions and quests for us to create.
  • The newest Warframe, Mirage, is obtainable through the Quest System!
  • The Kubrow and Genetic Foundry, used for breeding biological specimens, are obtainable through the Quest System!
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