Forma are items most commonly used as a supercharger to add, remove, or alter the Polarity of a Mod slot on equipment such as Warframes, Archwings, weapons, or Companions. This process is called Polarization and allows mod capacity to be used more efficiently.
Forma do however have additional uses. Their second most notable use is as a component in the creation of certain items, including being used in weapon blueprints, the creation of the Exilus Adapter and other supercharger equipment, and adding Tiles to a Clan Dojo. Finally, Forma may be sacrificed to rise in Syndicate ranks.
Acquisition
Completed
- Purchased from the Market for 20
- Purchased from the Market as a three-Forma bundle for 35.
- Purchased from Nakak in Cetus during Operation: Plague Star for 3,000 Operational Supply Standing and 5,000.
- Three-Forma bundles were rewarded at certain ranks from Nightwave.
- Ranks 7 and 27 from Season 1: The Wolf of Saturn Six
- Rank 9 from Intermission 1
- Ranks 8 and 25 from Season 2: The Emissary
- Rank 22 from Intermission 2
- Ranks 8 and 25 from Season 3: The Glassmaker
- Drops from certain missions:
Item | Source | Chance | Expected | Nearly Guaranteed |
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Blueprint | Earth Sabotage Resource Caches / C | 2% | ~ 50 C Caches | 341 ± 113 C Caches |
Blueprint | Tier 1 The Circuit (Steel Path) | 4.43% | ~ 22 A Rotations | 152 ± 50 A Rotations |
Blueprint | Invasion / A | 0.50% | ~ 200 A Rotations | 1378 ± 459 A Rotations |
Blueprint | Invasion / B | 0.50% | ~ 200 B Rotations | 1378 ± 459 B Rotations |
Blueprint | Annihilation (Conclave) / B | 0.25% | ~ 400 B Rotations | 2759 ± 919 B Rotations |
Blueprint | Orokin Derelict Defense / C | 22.56% | ~ 4 C Rotations | 27 ± 9 C Rotations |
Blueprint | Tier 3 The Circuit (Steel Path) | 4.43% | ~ 22 A Rotations | 152 ± 50 A Rotations |
Blueprint | Cephalon Capture (Conclave) / B | 0.25% | ~ 400 B Rotations | 2759 ± 919 B Rotations |
Blueprint | Tier 4 The Circuit (Steel Path) | 4.43% | ~ 22 A Rotations | 152 ± 50 A Rotations |
Blueprint | Team Annihilation (Conclave) / B | 0.25% | ~ 400 B Rotations | 2759 ± 919 B Rotations |
Blueprint | Saturn Proxima Skirmish | 2.50% | ~ 40 A Rotations | 272 ± 90 A Rotations |
Blueprint | Tier 2 Rathuum | 0.50% | ~ 200 A Rotations | 1378 ± 459 A Rotations |
Blueprint | Tier 1 Rathuum | 0.34% | ~ 294 A Rotations | 2028 ± 676 A Rotations |
Blueprint | Veil Proxima Skirmish | 2.50% | ~ 40 A Rotations | 272 ± 90 A Rotations |
Blueprint | Lunaro (Conclave) / B | 0.25% | ~ 400 B Rotations | 2759 ± 919 B Rotations |
Rare Orokin Storage Container (2) | 100% | ~ 1 Opens | 0 ± 0 Opens | |
Reinforced Orokin Storage Container | 100% | ~ 1 Opens | 0 ± 0 Opens | |
Rare Orokin Storage Container | 12.50% | ~ 8 Opens | 51 ± 17 Opens | |
Molted Cask | 100% | ~ 1 Opens | 0 ± 0 Opens | |
Ancient Molted Cask | 100% | ~ 1 Opens | 0 ± 0 Opens | |
Earth Sabotage Resource Caches / C | 0.50% | ~ 200 C Caches | 1378 ± 459 C Caches | |
Archon Hunt | 3% | ~ 33 A Rotations | 226 ± 75 A Rotations | |
Sortie | 2.50% | ~ 40 A Rotations | 272 ± 90 A Rotations |
All drop rates data is obtained from DE's official drop tables.
See Mission Rewards#Standard Missions for definitions on reward table rotations.
For more detailed definitions and information,
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- Note that the rare container that can spawn after completing the music puzzle on Lua has the same drop table as Rare Orokin Storage Container (Variant 1).
Blueprint
- Received as a Daily Tribute.
- Drops from Relics and certain missions:
Item | Source | Chance | Expected | Nearly Guaranteed |
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Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Earth Sabotage Resource Caches / C | 2% | ~ 50 C Caches | 341 ± 113 C Caches |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Tier 1 The Circuit (Steel Path) | 4.43% | ~ 22 A Rotations | 152 ± 50 A Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Invasion / A | 0.50% | ~ 200 A Rotations | 1378 ± 459 A Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Invasion / B | 0.50% | ~ 200 B Rotations | 1378 ± 459 B Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Annihilation (Conclave) / B | 0.25% | ~ 400 B Rotations | 2759 ± 919 B Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Orokin Derelict Defense / C | 22.56% | ~ 4 C Rotations | 27 ± 9 C Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Tier 3 The Circuit (Steel Path) | 4.43% | ~ 22 A Rotations | 152 ± 50 A Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Cephalon Capture (Conclave) / B | 0.25% | ~ 400 B Rotations | 2759 ± 919 B Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Tier 4 The Circuit (Steel Path) | 4.43% | ~ 22 A Rotations | 152 ± 50 A Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Team Annihilation (Conclave) / B | 0.25% | ~ 400 B Rotations | 2759 ± 919 B Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Saturn Proxima Skirmish | 2.50% | ~ 40 A Rotations | 272 ± 90 A Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Tier 2 Rathuum | 0.50% | ~ 200 A Rotations | 1378 ± 459 A Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Tier 1 Rathuum | 0.34% | ~ 294 A Rotations | 2028 ± 676 A Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Veil Proxima Skirmish | 2.50% | ~ 40 A Rotations | 272 ± 90 A Rotations |
Where is "Forma Blueprint"? | Lunaro (Conclave) / B | 0.25% | ~ 400 B Rotations | 2759 ± 919 B Rotations |
All drop rates data is obtained from DE's official drop tables.
See Mission Rewards#Standard Missions for definitions on reward table rotations.
For more detailed definitions and information,
visit here.
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Time: 23 hrs |
Rush: 10 | |||||
Market Price: 20 | Blueprints Price: N/A |
Using Forma on Equipment
To apply a Forma, go to the Arsenal and access the desired item's Mod loadout. Select Action at the bottom of the screen, then choose Polarize, which will show all available types of Forma to choose from. Choose Forma, which will show a layout of the item's mod slots and polarities. Click on a slot to cycle through the possible polarities. A slot that already has a polarity (either by default or from a prior polarization) can also be changed.
Forma can only be used on equipment that has already been ranked to 30 and, when used, said equipment is reset to rank 0 (unranked). Warframe skills are also reset, with skills and their respective ranks needing to be re-unlocked. Forma can be used again on already polarized equipment, provided that it is leveled to 30 again. Orokin Catalysts and Orokin Reactors are unaffected by the usage of Forma. Re-leveling equipment after using Forma on it does not grant mastery points.
For each Forma used on equipment, said equipment will gain a star above the name of the equipment starting from the center.
Blueprints Requiring Forma
Blueprints | Type | Quantity |
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Ack & Brunt | Melee | 1 |
Acrid | Primary | 1 |
Akstiletto | Secondary | 1 |
Arca Plasmor | Primary | 1 |
Arca Scisco | Secondary | 1 |
Argonak | Primary | 1 |
Attica | Primary | 1 |
Aura Forma | Enhancement | 4 |
Baza | Primary | 1 |
Buzlok | Primary | 1 |
Cassowar | Melee | 1 |
Castanas | Secondary | 1 |
Cedo | Primary | 1 |
Cerata | Melee | 1 |
Convectrix | Primary | 1 |
Cyanex | Secondary | 1 |
Cycron | Secondary | 1 |
Daikyu | Primary | 1 |
Dark Split-Sword (Heavy Blade) | Melee | 1 |
Dera | Primary | 1 |
Djinn | Sentinel | 2 |
Dual Cestra | Secondary | 1 |
Dual Ichor | Melee | 1 |
Dual Toxocyst | Secondary | 1 |
Embolist | Secondary | 1 |
Equinox | Warframe | 1 |
Exilus Adapter | Enhancement | 2 |
Falcor | Melee | 1 |
Ferrox | Primary | 1 |
Flux Rifle | Primary | 1 |
Glaxion | Primary | 1 |
Grattler | Arch-Gun | 1 |
Greater Focus Lens | Enhancement | 1 |
Grinlok | Primary | 1 |
Helios | Sentinel | 1 |
Hema | Primary | 1 |
Ignis | Primary | 1 |
Jat Kittag | Melee | 1 |
Jat Kusar | Melee | 1 |
Kohmak | Secondary | 1 |
Komorex | Primary | 1 |
Knux | Arch-Melee | 1 |
Lanka | Primary | 1 |
Marelok | Secondary | 1 |
Mios | Melee | 1 |
Mutalist Quanta | Primary | 1 |
Nikana | Melee | 1 |
Nukor | Secondary | 1 |
Ogris | Primary | 1 |
Opticor | Primary | 1 |
Paracyst | Primary | 1 |
Phage | Primary | 1 |
Prova | Melee | 1 |
Pupacyst | Melee | 1 |
Pyrana | Secondary | 1 |
Quanta | Primary | 1 |
Ripkas | Melee | 1 |
Scoliac | Melee | 1 |
Shaku | Melee | 1 |
Silva & Aegis | Melee | 1 |
Spectra | Secondary | 1 |
Stance Forma | Enhancement | 1 |
Supra | Primary | 1 |
Sybaris | Primary | 1 |
Synapse | Primary | 2 |
Talons | Secondary | 1 |
Tenora | Primary | 1 |
Tiberon | Primary | 1 |
Torid | Primary | 1 |
Twin Grakatas | Secondary | 1 |
Twin Kohmak | Secondary | 1 |
Twin Krohkur | Melee | 1 |
Umbra Forma | Enhancement | 1 |
Veldt | Primary | 1 |
Venka | Melee | 1 |
Total | 81 |
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Last updated: Hotfix 23.10.6 (2018-10-18)
Notes
- Making the most of Forma means remembering the Polarities of the mods the player wishes to use. For example, weapons almost always need damage mods, such as Serration; Serration has Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist. Madurai polarity. Therefore, it would be useful to add a Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist. Madurai polarity to any weapon that does not already have it. Consider reading the Polarization page for more information about this process.
- A Forma is required to craft nearly all Clan Research weapons, though this is most likely only for gameplay reasons as most of them don't involve any Orokin technology.
- All syndicates require Forma to advance to Rank 2, as well as in order to become neutral if the Tenno has fallen to the first negative rank.
- A Warframe, Archwing, or weapon that has been polarized at least once can have their Secondary Energy Color customized.
- Oddly enough, players can polarize Aura mod slots with the Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist. Unairu polarity, despite there currently being no Aura mods with that polarity.
- Similarly, players can also polarize mod slots belonging to non-melee weapons with said polarity as well.
- For more flexibility it is possible to use an Aura Forma, which grants Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist. as an universal polarity.
- Players cannot add Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist. Umbra polarity to slots using Forma, even when Polarizing Skiajati or Excalibur Umbra. Existing Script error: The function "Pol" does not exist. Umbra polarities can be replaced with others, but after that, they can only be restored by using an Umbral Forma.
Trivia
- Forma means "shape" in a variety of languages.
- From the Scanner inside the Orbiter, one can occasionally hear a Grineer inspecting someone's cargo and getting bribed with a Forma after he finds something suspicious.
- The prevalence of golden surfaces in Orokin Void levels and on Prime equipment may indicate the use of massive amounts of Forma in their construction. The grey surfaces in the Clan Dojo may be due to Tenno improvising with more mundane materials while copying Orokin aesthetics.
Patch History
Hotfix 29.2.2 (2020-10-06)
- Fixed cases of the Upgrade screen showing negative stats after applying Forma to a weapon.
- We found this isn't super useful and forces you to exit the Upgrades screen if you want it to show the actual effects of the Mods installed afterwards.
Hotfix 29.0.7 (2020-09-03)
- Fixed applying Forma to the Necramech Arquebex not showing the Polarity right away until you relog.
Update 27.3 (2020-03-24)
- Foundry Crafting Time Change:
- Build time to 23 hours so that 1 can be built consistently every day.
Update 24.6 (2019-04-04)
- Two-Energy Colours!
Fashion Frame just got a little more energetic! We have now added a SECONDARY Energy customization slot in the Arsenal! This is simply a free added bonus when Forma'ing gear.
All Gear can unlock this once Forma is applied! All non-Forma compatible goods (Syandanas, Etc) have this automatically.
Update 22.12 (2018-02-09)
- Forma/Forma Bundle prices in the Arsenal Upgrade screen will now display the discounted price if there's an active sale.
Update 22.10 (2018-01-25)
- We now present players with the option to buy a Forma Bundle when using the Upgrade screen to install Forma.
Hotfix 22.3.4 (2017-11-16)
- The Forma Sacrifice to [Ostron] Defender has been replaced with 10x Iradite.
Update 21.2 (2017-07-26)
- Forma count can now be seen on weapons and Warframes in the Inventory screen (similar to in the Arsenal).
Update 21.0 (2017-06-29)
- Forma-ing your equipment now brings you back to the Upgrade screen instead of to the main Arsenal.
Update 20.7 (2017-06-07)
- Fixed selecting ‘Mods’ on an un-Forma'd weapon with no Mods equipped resulting in the category selection disappearing.
Update: The Silver Grove (2016-08-19)
- Added indicators in the Arsenal of how many Forma are installed in gear, and whether or not gear has been fully Mastered!
Update: Specters of the Rail 0.0 (2016-07-08)
- 3 Forma Bundle added to the Market.
Update 18.6 (2016-03-16)
- Fixed Sentinels not properly calculating rank reduction for Capacity when a player uses a Forma on a Sentinel Mod slot.
- Fixed Sentinels not properly calculating rank reduction for Capacity when a player uses a Forma on a Sentinel Weapon slot.
Update 17.3 (2015-09-02)
- Forma Blueprints will now only drop in one rotation, replaced by the following drops in these endless Mission rotations:
- T1D Rotation A: Forma BP for T2MD Key.
- T3D Rotation B: Forma BP for Uncommon Fusion Core 5 Pack.
- T4D Rotation B: Forma BP for Prime Carrier Systems.
- T4D Rotation C: Forma BP for Hikou Pouch.
- T3S Rotation C: Forma BP for Prime Carrier BP.
- T4S Rotation B: Forma BP for Rare Fusion Core 5 Pack
Hotfix 16.11.4 (2015-07-10)
- Reduced the frequency of Forma Blueprints dropping in T3 Defense Rotation C.
Hotfix 16.0.3 (2015-03-23)
- Removed Forma from Cephalon Capture reward manifest.
Hotfix 15.16.2 (2015-03-11)
- Tenno can now buy Forma directly from upgrade screen.
Update 14.2 (2014-08-13)
- Fixed a crash related purchasing Forma for polarizing a weapon.
- Fixed a crash related to purchasing a Forma while in the Arsenal and then attempting to perform a polarization.
Update 12.0 (2014-02-05)
- Polarity Management is here! You can now swap the order of Polarities on your Forma’d gear!
Update 10.1 (2013-09-20)
- Forma requirement changes for:
- Dual Ichors: 2 to 1
- Embolist: 2 to 1
- Synapse: 3 to 2
- Djinn: 3 to 2
Hotfix 9.3.4 (2013-07-29)
- Fixed blueprints for weekend event Dojo Trophies requiring 16 Forma to build instead of 16 Gallium.
Hotfix 8.0.6 (2013-05-31)
- Fixed Forma Blueprint icon to match up with Forma icon.
- Fixed Forma not being obtained by user as reward in alert missions.
Hotfix 8.0.3 (2013-05-24)
- Fixed issue where Login Rewards (including Forma) were not being obtained.
Update 8.0 (2013-05-23)
- Introduced.
Last updated: Update 24.6 (2019-04-04)
See Also
Equipment | |
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Superchargers | Exilus Warframe Adapter • Exilus Weapon Adapter • Primary Arcane Adapter • Secondary Arcane Adapter • Melee Arcane Adapter • Amp Arcane Adapter Focus Lens ( Focus Lens, Greater Focus Lens, Eidolon Lens, Lua Lens) Forma ( Aura Forma, Stance Forma, Umbra Forma) • Gravimag • Orokin Catalyst • Orokin Reactor |
Keys / Navigation | Animo Nav Beacon • Baro Void-Signal • Clan Key • Enter Nihil's Oubliette • Grendel Chassis Locator • Grendel Neuroptics Locator • Grendel Systems Locator • Judgement Points • Mutalist Alad V Assassinate • Simulacrum Access Key |
Riven Tools | Riven Transmuter • Veiled Riven Cipher |
Extractors | (Prime) Titan Extractor • (Prime) Distilling Extractor |
Boosters | Affinity Booster • Credit Booster • Mod Drop Chance Booster • Resource Booster • Resource Drop Chance Booster |
Others | Rush Repair Drone |