Mastery Rank

Mastery is an in-game method of tracking a player's relative skill level and how much of the game's content they have experienced. Mastery points are earned by leveling up unique weapons, companions and Warframes, the successful completion of uncompleted mission nodes. Weapons and Warframes are leveled up with Affinity.

Mastery ranks unlock level capped weapons and Warframes and raise the number of times a player can trade per day. You will also be able to deploy more Extractors at higher levels.

In-game, players can view their profile and statistics (Go to the main menu and select "Show Profile" at the top left of the screen) and take a closer look at their mastery progression.



Tests
In order to be promoted to the next mastery rank, a player must pass a test which differs from rank to rank with difficulty increasing with Mastery Rank. If the test is failed, the Tenno will not be able to try again for 24 hours. Even if a test is passed, a new test cannot be started for 24 hours. To prevent from failing the tests, you may practice them in the corridor to the right of Cephalon Simaris' room in any Relay.

Tenno will enter the test equipped with whatever equipment is currently active in the arsenal. A Tenno cannot be in a party when qualifying itself, meaning they must complete the trial by solo.

Powers can be used normally, so it is recommended to bring Team Energy Restores to keep a supply of energy on demand to ease the completion of the test.

The table below shows the test players will take to get to the next rank. For example, passing the test on the Level 1 tab will advance you to Rank 1/ Initiate.

Rank 1-10
Rank 1=
 * Exterminate Test (Primary)
 * This test requires players to exterminate three waves of enemies with their primary weapon.

The player starts in the center of a room encircled by six pillars. From here they must eliminate 10, 15 and 20 enemies within 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 for each wave respectively.


 * -|Rank 2 =
 * Exterminate Test (Secondary)
 * This test requires players to eliminate three waves of enemies with their secondary weapon.

The player starts in the center of a room encircled by six pillars. From here they must eliminate 8, 12 and 16 enemies within 0:45, 1:00 and 1:15 for each wave respectively.


 * -|Rank 3 =
 * Exterminate Test (Melee)
 * This test requires players to eliminate three waves of enemies with their melee weapon.

The player starts in the center of a room encircled by six pillars. From here they must eliminate 5, 7 and 9 enemies within 0:45, 1:00 and 1:15 for each wave respectively.


 * -|Rank 4 =
 * Survival Test
 * This test requires players to evade an unlimited onslaught of high level Infested for a given period of time.

The player starts in the center of a room encircled by six pillars. From here they must survive for 1:30.


 * Tips:
 * Leaving the center will relocate players to starting center instead.
 * Stealth skills can be used to complete the test without issue.


 * -|Rank 5 =
 * Terminal Hacking Test
 * This test requires players to hack two waves of consoles within a time limit of 1:45.

The player starts in the center encircled by terminals. From here they must hack three standard terminals and three complex terminals to pass the test.


 * Tips:
 * Failed hacks do not automatically fail the test, so long as they are completed before time limit ends.
 * You may use Ciphers, despite the test's purpose.


 * -|Rank 6 =
 * Target Tracking Test
 * This test requires players to track targets quickly and accurately.

The player starts the test standing on a brightly lit circular platform in a dark room encircled with metallic spheres. The player's camera will be turned toward the first target at the beginning of each round. Upon shooting the first target, lines will connect unlit spheres in succession before stopping at another target, this process will repeat itself until the test has ended.


 * Tips:
 * Upon missing the white sphere, the original white sphere will be voided, reverting into a normal sphere. A new white sphere will appear elsewhere, thus it is better to take your time aiming rather than attempting to rush your aim.
 * Any accurate weapon with a large magazine size (to avoid wasted time reloading) will do nicely. Shotguns are also a viable option since the test counts one shot per round, not per pellets.


 * -|Rank 7 =
 * Timed Exterminate Test
 * This test requires players to eliminate three waves of enemies within 1:00.

The player starts in the center of a white room with pillars circling the center. Grineer, Corpus, and Infested units will spawn in waves and must be dispatched of before time ends.


 * Tips:
 * Remain near the center of the room.
 * Enemy Sense or Enemy Radar can help you find all enemies.
 * Sentinels can help with eliminating targets.


 * -|Rank 8 =
 * Wall Dash Test
 * This test requires players to wall run while shooting white orbs which spawn the next path needed to reach a platform within three tries. Each fall from the tileset counts as a try.

The player starts on a single platform with a short downward ramp. Shooting the white orb will spawn more paths. Players will have to perform a horizontal wall run and proceed to shoot another white orb, spawning another wall to the right. Perform another horizontal wall run on it and a third white orb will appear. Shooting this will spawn a vertical wall. Players will now have to do a vertical wall run on this wall and bounce backward onto another platform. Repeat this two more times and you have completed the mission.


 * Tips:
 * Making use of Bullet Jump and Double Jump to can help you travel between platforms and save yourself from falling.
 * Shotguns or widespread continuous weapons are recommended as it aims a large area as opposed to accurate rifles.
 * Vertically climbing on top of all the platforms is an easy way to pass the test as it will give you an indefinite amount of time to shoot the orbs and proceed.


 * -|Rank 9 =
 * Stealth Test
 * This test requires players to make use of cover and enemy movements in order to assassinate targets without detection using melee only within three tries. Alerting the enemies will count as a try.

The player start in a grey or orange room equipped with only their melee weapon. Players make their way through three stages with increasing numbers of enemies and increasingly complexity patrol routes. Successful elimination of all enemies in a stage will unlock the next.


 * Tips:
 * It is advised that "dynamic lighting" be turned ON for this mission, otherwise you will not be able to see anything.
 * Thrown melee weapons can be used to kill the targets from afar, allowing easier positioning to remain unseen.
 * The Redeemer can make this test trivial. Its ranged gunshots are considered silent by the game's stealth mechanics
 * Frames with stealth-oriented powers (Ash, Banshee, Loki) and silent ranged kill capabilities (Ash's Shuriken, Mag's Pull) are recommended. For example and energy permitting, using Loki's Invisibility power skillfully (being out of sight when invisibility wears off) allows a player to easily approach and assassinate the targets without detection.
 * Bring Energy Siphon or Team Energy Restore to compensate for a lack of energy orbs.


 * -|Rank 10 =
 * Disappearing Platform Test
 * This test requires players to eliminate targets at range, while maneuvering on platforms in a 3x3 grid that will permanently disappear after a few seconds of standing on them.

The player will spawn in on a round platform and the test will begin once you enter the grid area. You must kill all enemies spawning periodically atop five elevated platforms which line the far end of the grid. Once the player steps on a platform it will begin flashing increasing in speed until it disappears 8 seconds later.

Players have three chances to complete the test. Falling from the tileset counts as a try.


 * Tips:
 * The number of targets is always 15, or, approximately, 1.6 per platform.
 * It is recommended to go on all the edge platforms then use the one in the very middle to make use of all platforms and provide additional time.
 * There are invisible walls preventing players from accessing the elevated platforms.
 * Using a Continuous Hit-Scan weapon, such as the Quanta can make hitting targets easier.

Rank 11-20
Rank 11 =
 * Time Trial Test
 * This test requires players to make their way through an obstacle course while shooting reactor orbs to increase the amount of time they have to finish the course. Reactors orbs add 3.5 seconds of time.


 * Tips:
 * It is advised that the option "dynamic lighting" be turned ON for this mission, to prevent the black wall to visibly camouflage with the background.
 * Fast moving frames such as Volt or Loki are very handy for this test as speed can significantly ease completion.
 * Using Zephyr's Tail Wind can make it possible to reach the end of the test without the need to go through the entire course. Especially the maze towards the end as she can go over the walls.
 * Using Nova's Worm Hole you can skip a part of the test which makes it a lot easier to complete.
 * Be sure to bring hitscan weapons as well, as some orbs move. At one point, you will take a hovering platform slowly up, during which moving orbs will appear. It is critical to shoot these as the time it takes for you to reach the top may run your time out.
 * Using the Ignis with Firestorm is an easy way to hit all the orbs without much focus.
 * When attempting to complete the challenge, it is best to keep moving in the case that you miss an orb. Stopping to shoot the orb can result in you basically using the time you just gained.


 * -|Rank 12 =
 * Carousel Test
 * This test requires players to eliminate enemies while being aware of their surroundings.

Players start on a platform facing a carousel-like structure with two disks connected with a large pillar at their centers. Between the disks are a set of lasers which separate the quadrants of the disks and slowly rotate around the disks, essentially circling the "carousel".

The object of the test is to reach the carousel, eliminate the enemies spawning on the outer disk, all while avoiding the moving lasers.


 * Tips:
 * This test is timed. (As of Update 12.4)
 * The lasers move at about walking speed, and position can be judged by the set in front of the player.
 * The lasers heavily damage shields, but the player is permitted to use revives available to them if they die.
 * Rhino's Iron Skin can prevent this instant kill.
 * Limbo's Rift Walk can be used to pass through the lasers unharmed.
 * A relatively accurate weapon is recommended, as the enemies are at mid to long range.
 * Sentinels with Deth Machine Rifle or Stinger can help with eliminating targets.
 * With Loki you can Switch Teleport to the outer platform.


 * -|Rank 13 =
 * Advanced Disappearing Platform Test
 * This test requires players to eliminate enemies while remaining extremely mobile.

Players start facing a number of platforms surrounded by walls which can be run across. Once the player touches a platform, it begins to flash increasingly rapidly and will disappear after a few seconds. The platforms are arranged with one in each corner, and three stacked vertically in the center.

Players have three tries to eliminate all enemies on surrounding platforms. Each fall counts as a try and returns all previously exhausted platforms.


 * Tips:
 * Plan the order by which you will use the platforms, to avoid getting stuck in a corner.
 * Sentinels can be of great help in this test, with proper Sentinel and Weapon choice.
 * Utilize Power Wall Climbing to stand on top of walls and shoot enemies easier above disappearing platforms.
 * Mesa can use her Peacemaker ability to take this test.


 * -|Rank 14 =
 * Advanced Exterminate Test
 * This test requires players to eliminate three waves of enemies of levels 15-20.

The player starts on the first level of a tower with multiple cover points and must eliminate targets until they are warped to the next level. There are three waves with Grineer, Infested, and Corpus units respectively.


 * Tips:
 * Be careful of the gaps in the level.
 * Companions are disabled, so try to use a well-rounded loadout.
 * It appears that there is no time limit.
 * Enemy numbers: 10 Grineer, 20 Infested (including both crawlers and ospreys), 12 Corpus.


 * -|Rank 15 =
 * Interception Test
 * This test requires players to capture and hold points in an Interception mission.


 * Tips:
 * Some targets may not be standing on the same Interception point or are being blocked by consoles. Punch Through will be of some use mitigating this issue.


 * -|Rank 16 =
 * Defense Test
 * This test requires players to defend a Cryopod for 3 waves.


 * Tips:
 * Taking Frost and using Snow Globe will help you complete this test easily.


 * -|Rank 17 =
 * Advanced Timed Exterminate Test
 * This test requires the player to kill 35 Infested targets within a time limit.


 * Tips:
 * There will be a sphere that upon destruction will grant the player +15 seconds. It can only be harmed with melee.
 * Thrown melee weapons like Glaive, Kestrel and Halikar don't deal any damage to the spheres when thrown.
 * The shotgun blasts from Redeemer harm the spheres at any range.
 * Excalibur's Exalted Blade can harm the spheres with his melee strikes, and also with the waves at close range.


 * -|Rank 18 =


 * Advanced Defense Test
 * This test requires the player to defend a Cryopod for 5 waves.


 * Tips:
 * Taking Frost and using Snow Globe will help you complete this test easily.


 * -|Rank 19 =


 * Stealth Rescue Test
 * This test requires the player to destroy six orbs without being detected by the patrolling Grineer Lancers, and then escort a rescue target to the extraction point.


 * Tips:
 * The player gets three attempts to complete the test without detection, after which the test will fail.
 * Primary and Secondary weapons are restricted, you only have access to your Melee weapon.
 * Taking Loki or Ash and using Invisibility or Smoke Screen will make completing this test trivial.
 * Ranged melee weapons like the Glaive or the Redeemer can also be used to great effect.
 * Casting the Decoy as Loki before the six orbs are destroyed will result in a mission failure. (The decoy doesn't disappear until the end of its duration, and the enemies can't kill it because of their low damage, resulting in being detected at the beginning of the next attempt, over and over again.)


 * -|Rank 20 =


 * Archwing Time Trial Test
 * This test requires the player to fly between two platforms in Archwing mode before the timer runs out. There is a series of rings between the two platforms that grant additional time of 2 seconds when flown through. The player starts out with 10 seconds.


 * Tips:
 * Naturally, take Itzal into this mastery test to grant you an upper edge on the challenge with its speed.
 * If you are not very well oriented with the maximum velocity of the archwing, consider taking slower archwing such as Odonata or Elytron to retain more control.

Rank 21-30
|-|Rank 21 =


 * Timed Exterminate Test
 * This test requires the player to kill 35 enemies before the timer runs out. The player must destroy several orbs with their melee weapon to extend the timer, which spawn in random locations around the map.


 * Tips:
 * Each orb adds 15 seconds to the timer.
 * A total of 8 orbs will spawn, after which the player will be unable to further increase the remaining time.
 * The map is very vertical, and thus an agile loadout is preferable. Consider bringing a Bullet Jump mod to help travel between platforms.


 * -|Rank 22 =

Mastery Rank 22 is not yet available.


 * -|Rank 23 =

Mastery Rank 23 is not yet available.


 * -|Rank 24 =

Mastery Rank 24 is not yet available.


 * -|Rank 25 =

Mastery Rank 25 is not yet available.


 * -|Rank 26 =

Mastery Rank 26 is not yet available.


 * -|Rank 27 =

Mastery Rank 27 is not yet available.


 * -|Rank 28 =

Mastery Rank 28 is not yet available.


 * -|Rank 29 =

Mastery Rank 29 is not yet available.


 * -|Rank 30 =

Mastery Rank 30 is not yet available.

Mastery Ranks
Experience needed for each level is calculated by the formula: 2,500 * (Rank²) {| class="article-table" style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" !Rank Image !Rank Name !Rank Number !Next Rank Requirement !Total XP Required !Test !Note ''Corpus Rank 1-3'' Rank 1-3'' Rank 1-3'' Rank 12-15'' Rank 10-15'' Rank 1'' Rank 1'' Rank 1'' Rank 1'' Rank 20-25''
 * None
 * Unranked
 * 0
 * 2,500
 * 0
 * None
 * [[File:Initiate.jpg]]
 * Initiate
 * 1
 * 7,500
 * 2,500
 * Primary Test
 * 7,500
 * 2,500
 * Primary Test
 * [[File:Silver-initiate.jpg]]
 * Silver Initiate
 * 2
 * 12,500
 * 10,000
 * Sidearm Test
 * ''Grineer
 * ''Grineer
 * [[File:Gold-initiate.jpg]]
 * Gold Initiate
 * 3
 * 17,500
 * 22,500
 * Melee Test
 * ''Grineer
 * ''Grineer
 * [[File:Novice.jpg]]
 * Novice
 * 4
 * 22,500
 * 40,000
 * Survival Test
 * ''Infested
 * ''Infested
 * [[File:Silver-novice.jpg]]
 * Silver Novice
 * 5
 * 27,500
 * 62,500
 * Terminal Hacking Test
 * [[File:Gold-novice.jpg]]
 * Gold Novice
 * 6
 * 32,500
 * 90,000
 * Target Tracking Test
 * [[File:Disciple.jpg]]
 * Disciple
 * 7
 * 37,500
 * 122,500
 * Timed Exterminate Test
 * ''All Factions
 * 7
 * 37,500
 * 122,500
 * Timed Exterminate Test
 * ''All Factions
 * [[File:Silver-disciple.jpg]]
 * Silver Disciple
 * 8
 * 42,500
 * 160,000
 * Wall Dash Test
 * [[File:Gold-disciple.jpg]]
 * Gold Disciple
 * 9
 * 47,500
 * 202,500
 * Stealth Test
 * ''Grineer
 * 202,500
 * Stealth Test
 * ''Grineer
 * [[File:Seeker.jpg]]
 * Seeker
 * 10
 * 52,500
 * 250,000
 * Disappearing Platform Test
 * ''Grineer
 * ''Grineer
 * [[File:Silver-seeker.jpg]]
 * Silver Seeker
 * 11
 * 57,500
 * 302,500
 * Time Trial Test
 * [[File:Gold-seeker.jpg]]
 * Gold Seeker
 * 12
 * 62,500
 * 360,000
 * Carousel Test
 * ''Grineer
 * 360,000
 * Carousel Test
 * ''Grineer
 * [[File:Hunter.jpg]]
 * Hunter
 * 13
 * 67,500
 * 422,500
 * Advanced Disappearing Platform Test
 * ''Grineer
 * ''Grineer
 * [[File:Silver-hunter.jpg]]
 * Silver Hunter
 * 14
 * 72,500
 * 490,000
 * Advanced Exterminate Test
 * ''All Factions
 * ''All Factions
 * [[File:Gold-hunter.jpg]]
 * Gold Hunter
 * 15
 * 77,500
 * 562,000
 * Interception Test
 * Interception Test

''Grineer Three Towers Rank 15-20'' 3 Waves'' 35 Targets'' ''Corpus 5 Waves Rank 27-30'' ''Grineer Rank 15'' ''Grineer Rank 26''
 * [[File:Eagle.jpg]]
 * Eagle
 * 16
 * 82,500
 * 640,000
 * Defense Test
 * ''Corpus
 * ''Corpus
 * [[File:Silver-eagle.jpg]]
 * Silver Eagle
 * 17
 * 87,500
 * 722,500
 * Advanced Timed Exterminate Test
 * ''Infested
 * ''Infested
 * [[File:Gold-eagle.jpg]]
 * Gold Eagle
 * 18
 * 92,500
 * 810,000
 * Advanced Defense Test
 * Advanced Defense Test
 * [[File:Tiger.jpg]]
 * Tiger
 * 19
 * 97,500
 * 902,500
 * Stealth Rescue Test
 * Stealth Rescue Test
 * [[File:Silver-tiger.jpg]]
 * Silver Tiger
 * 20
 * 102,500
 * 1,000,000
 * Archwing Time Trial Test
 * [[File:Gold-tiger.jpg]]
 * Gold Tiger
 * 21
 * 107,500
 * 1,102,500
 * Timed Exterminate Test
 * 107,500
 * 1,102,500
 * Timed Exterminate Test
 * [[File:Dragon.jpg]]
 * Dragon
 * 22
 * 112,500
 * 1,210,000
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * [[File:Silver-dragon.jpg]]
 * Silver Dragon
 * 23
 * 117,500
 * 1,322,500
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * [[File:Gold-dragon.jpg]]
 * Gold Dragon
 * 24
 * 122,500
 * 1,440,000
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * [[File:Sage.jpg]]
 * Sage
 * 25
 * 127,500
 * 1,562,500
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * [[File:Silver-sage.jpg]]
 * Silver Sage
 * 26
 * 132,500
 * 1,690,000
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * [[File:Gold-sage.jpg]]
 * Gold Sage
 * 27
 * 137,500
 * 1,822,500
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * [[File:Master.jpg]]
 * Master
 * 28
 * 142,500
 * 1,960,000
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * [[File:Middle-master.jpg]]
 * Middle Master
 * 29
 * 147,500
 * 2,102,500
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * [[File:Grand-master.jpg]]
 * Grand Master
 * 30
 * 2,250,000
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * }
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * [[File:Middle-master.jpg]]
 * Middle Master
 * 29
 * 147,500
 * 2,102,500
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * [[File:Grand-master.jpg]]
 * Grand Master
 * 30
 * 2,250,000
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * }
 * 30
 * 2,250,000
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * }
 * Currently Unobtainable 
 * }

Gaining Mastery Points
Below are the ways a Tenno can gain Mastery Points:


 * Leveling up Weapons, Sentinels Weapons and Archwing Weapons earn 100 mastery points for each level gained for a total of 3,000.


 * Leveling up Warframes, Companions and Archwings earn 200 mastery points for each level gained for a total of 6,000.


 * The first completion of a Mission node will earn ~58 mastery points (varying).

Each individual item (such as a weapon or warframe) only grants its Mastery XP once per level. For instance:  leveling an item to max level, selling it, then leveling it again will not result in additional Mastery. Releveling an item after Polarization results in the same situation. However, if an item is sold, rebought, then leveled to max, Mastery XP will be gained for all levels achieved beyond the original level.

Mastery points are not wasted if a Tenno fails a test. Excess mastery points will automatically fill the mastery bar once passing the test.

As of, the current maximum rank is Mastery Level 21, Gold Tiger with 1,103,796 total Mastery Points.
 * With none of the Exclusive Mastery items (13 Event, 3 Founder, 4 Market Retired, 9 Prime Vault, and 11 Void Trader), the current maximum rank is Mastery Level 19, Tiger with 971,796 Mastery Points.

The 36 Warframes include:
 * 17 with parts dropped by Bosses
 * 11 Prime (1 founder exclusive, 2 retired)
 * 1 Alert reward
 * 4 through Quests
 * 3 Researched through the Dojo

The 228 Weapons include:


 * 13 from the Market purchasable by Credits
 * 90 from Market purchasable Blueprints
 * 2 from Quest Rewards (Heat Sword is also obtainable through Alert rewards)
 * 4 Retired Market (Gorgon is available as login reward, while Snipetron was available as a Tactical Alert reward from Project Undermine, Boar is obtainable from the Rhino Pack)
 * 44 Researched weapons
 * 8 Alert rewards
 * 9 dropped by Bosses or Assassins
 * 25 Primed weapons (2 founder exclusives, 4 retired)
 * 12 exclusive weapons from Events
 * 13 from Syndicates
 * 8 from Baro Ki'Teer

The 15 Companions include: The 10 Sentinel Weapons include: The 4 Archwings include:
 * 5 from Market purchasable Blueprints
 * 2 Sentinels Researched through the Dojo
 * 2 Prime Sentinels
 * 5 Kubrows
 * 1 from Baro Ki'Teer
 * 5 from Sentinels purchasable from the Market
 * 2 from Sentinels researched through the Dojo
 * 2 from Prime Sentinels
 * 1 from Baro Ki'Teer
 * 1 through Quests
 * 1 with parts dropped by Archwing Missions
 * 1 Prime
 * 1 Researched through the Dojo

The 15 Archwing Weapons include:
 * 7 from Market purchasable Blueprints, with parts dropped by Archwing Missions
 * 2 through Quests
 * 4 Researched through the Dojo, with parts dropped by Archwing Missions
 * 1 from Events
 * 1 from Baro Ki'Teer

Mastery Benefits
The Mastery system indicates a player's overall progression through the game, and each rank comes with its own benefits. Below is a table noting such benefits.

Other Benefits

 * The number of Extractors you can deploy is dependent on your Mastery Rank and whether or not you have Founders/Prime Access status. For every five mastery ranks, you can deploy one additional drone. Having Founder/Prime access lets you deploy one more additional drone. If you are both a Founder and have Prime Access, these bonuses stack. Contrary to common belief, reaching Mastery Rank 15 does not allow a player to deploy an additional drone.
 * Mastery 0–4: 1 drone
 * Mastery 5–9: 2 drones
 * Mastery 10+: 3 drones
 * Founder/Prime Access: +1 drone
 * From Mastery Rank 1 onwards, ranking up allows the ability to earn 1000 additional standing points with a Syndicate per day.
 * Mastery Rank 2 unlocks the Trade System, and each Mastery Rank gained will get you one trade permission per day.
 * From Mastery Rank 2 onwards, ranking up every 2 times unlocks a new Loadout slot in the Arsenal.
 * Mastery Rank 6 unlocks all Market and Secondary Syndicate weapons besides the Dragon Nikana which requires Mastery Rank 8.
 * Mastery Rank 8 unlocks all clan Research weapons.
 * Mastery Rank 8 unlocks all Relays.
 * Mastery Rank 12 unlocks Primary Syndicate weapons.