User:GlazedHam/Essential Mod Guide

Essential Mods and Where to Find Them
There are a ton of mods in Warframe and the process of knowing what is useful and what isn't can be a little daunting. Hopefully I can point out what mods will be useful and where you can get them.

Damaged Mods
Most mods have a damaged variant that will probably be the first thing new players come across. These mods have a broken appearance and significantly reduced stats from their real counterparts. However, new players should absolutely use these mods and rank them up. They have significantly less drain, which is incredibly useful for players with lower Mastery Rank or that do not have an Orokin Reactor installed on their frame. They also do not require a lot of resources to rank up!

Regular Mods
Normal mods come in bronze, silver, and gold rarities and have a wide range of effects. The rarity of a mod does not *necessarily* mean it is useful.

Primed Mods
are very rare and powerful versions of regular mods. They are normally obtained via the void trader Baro Ki'Teer.

Nightmare Mods
are given as rewards for the completion of Nightmare Mode missions. These missions have unique effects such as; no shields, no energy, or life drain. They are usually much more difficult to acquire than normal mods.

Corrupted Mods
are obtained through the hidden vaults in Orokin Derelict missions. These vaults can only be opened with the correct Dragon Key that matches the door. Typical runs ensure every player is carrying a different key, each with their own horribly debilitating effects. Several extremely important endgame mods are obtained this way!

Drift Mods
Drift mods are obtained from secret puzzle missions on the orokin moon Lua. These usually require skill and tileset knowledge to complete!

In the following sections of this guide I will be showcasing the mods you needs to look for, most of them have damaged variants you may find earlier so use those!