MOA (Companion)

For the Corpus enemy, see MOA.

MOA (Companion)

Hey yeah! Need to equip your trip with companionship? Talk to Legs baby, the knowa and showa of primo MOA.

—Legs

MOAs are terrain-restricted companions that can use ranged weapons or perform melee attacks. There are currently 4 MOA Models.

The Corpus-built MOA is the face of their robotic combat forces seen all throughout the Origin System. Their ubiquity means that several models of MOA are available for use by anyone, including Solaris United and by extension the Tenno. The merchant Legs found in Fortuna sells MOAs that Tenno can use as pets to assist them in missions.

As Companions, MOAs are unique in that they are built as a modular system, with players able to select from various combinations of four different components to create MOAs with stats and abilities to their liking. Once built, a MOA takes up one slot in the Robotic inventory. They can equip Robotic weapons, but do not come with their own weapon unlike Sentinels.

Similar to Kubrows and Kavats, MOAs can be given custom names for further personalization, once they are gilded, as well as being able to be revived once downed.

• Components
• Crafting
• Stats

A MOA companion needs four different components to be built, the Model, the Core, the Gyro, and the Bracket. Each component type has several options to choose from, allowing to customize stats and the MOA's type and appearance.

Model

The MOA's Model forms the machine's head, which acts as its gun turret when equipped with a Robotic weapon, and is the component that earns Mastery Rank points for the MOA after gilding. Each Model grants two unique Precept mods which can only be provided by that particular Model, though the Precepts can be used on any MOA once acquired. A maximum of two MOA-specific precepts can be equipped at the same time.

Para
This model is built for offense, utilizing the
 Whiplash Mine and
 Anti-Grav Grenade precepts.
500 Standing 500
Rank 0: Neutral

Lambeo
This model is built for defense, deploying the
 Stasis Field and
 Shockwave Actuators precepts.
1,000 Standing 1,000
Rank 1: Outworlder

Oloro
This model is built for utility, using the
 Tractor Beam and
 Security Override precepts.
2,000 Standing 2,000
Rank 2: Rapscallion

Nychus
This model is built for utility, using the
 Blast Shield and
 Hard Engage precepts.
3,000 Standing 3,000
Rank 4: Cove

Core

The Core determines the appearance of the MOA's rear, and modifies the base stats of the MOA.

Drex
+5.0% Health
+7.5% Shields
+2.5% Armor
500 Standing 500
Rank 0: Neutral

Krisys
+5.0% Health
+2.5% Shields
+7.5% Armor
1,000 Standing 1,000
Rank 1: Outworlder

Alcrom
+5.0% Health
+5.0% Shields
+5.0% Armor
2,000 Standing 2,000
Rank 2: Rapscallion

Lehan
+7.5% Health
+0.0% Shields
+7.5% Armor
4,000 Standing 4,000
Rank 4: Cove

Gyro

The Gyro determines the appearance of the MOA's front, and modifies the base stats of the MOA.

Trux
+2.5% Health
-2.5% Shields
+5.0% Armor
500 Standing 500
Rank 0: Neutral

Harpen
+2.5% Health
+5.0% Shields
-2.5% Armor
1,000 Standing 1,000
Rank 1: Outworlder

Aegron
-2.5% Health
+2.5% Shields
+5.0% Armor
2,000 Standing 2,000
Rank 2: Rapscallion

Hextra
+5.0% Health
+2.5% Shields
-2.5% Armor
3,000 Standing 3,000
Rank 3: Doer

Munit
+5.0% Health
-2.5% Shields
+2.5% Armor
3,000 Standing 3,000
Rank 3: Doer

Atheca
+10.0% Health
-2.5% Shields
-2.5% Armor
4,000 Standing 4,000
Rank 4: Cove

Phazor
-2.5% Health
+5.0% Shields
+2.5% Armor
4,000 Standing 4,000
Rank 4: Cove

Tyli
+5.0% Health
-5.0% Shields
+5.0% Armor
4,000 Standing 4,000
Rank 4: Cove

Bracket

Brackets refer to the MOA's legs, and determines the Mod Polarities that the MOA will have. All Brackets have four polarities, with no other polarities on Drimper Bracket, and one additional polarity on Gauth (), Hona (), Jonsin (), and Tian () Brackets.

Drimper Bracket
A basic bracket
with
no polarized Mod slots.
500 Standing 500
Rank 0: Neutral

Tian Bracket
An armoured bracket featuring a Mod slot with
a Vazarin polarity.
500 Standing 500
Rank 0: Neutral

Jonsin Bracket
A flexible bracket featuring a Mod slot with
a Madurai polarity.
1,000 Standing 1,000
Rank 1: Outworlder

Gauth Bracket
An armoured bracket featuring a Mod slot with
a Naramon polarity.
2,000 Standing 2,000
Rank 2: Rapscallion

Hona Bracket
An armoured bracket featuring a Mod slot with
a Naramon polarity.
3,000 Standing 3,000
Rank 3: Doer

Configuring

Before players can craft a MOA, they must first purchase the blueprints for the parts they desire from Legs, which is available for Standing, after which these parts must then be constructed at the Foundry.

Once the component parts have been crafted, players must return to Legs and select the Configure a MOA Companion option. Here, players must choose the crafted components they have available to form the MOA. Once a Model, Core, Gyro, and Bracket are selected, the player will be shown a preview of the MOA's appearance, along with the MOA's stats. If the MOA is satisfactory, players can then proceed with the Build MOA action, which will instantly craft the MOA for 4,000 Credits 4,000. Players can also use the Configure screen to preview builds of MOA components they do not yet own.

A newly built MOA cannot be renamed, customized, Polarized, equipped with a Focus Lens, or earn Mastery Rank experience. However, they can be equipped with an Orokin Reactor.

Once built, a MOA cannot be disassembled to return its components parts.

Gilding

In order to fully unlock all of a MOA's features, players must gild their MOA. To gild a MOA, players must have a reputation rank of at least Doer with Solaris United, and the desired MOA must first be leveled up to Rank 30. Afterwards, players must return to Legs and select the Gild option under Other Services, which will cost 10 Training Debt-Bonds and 5,000 Standing 5,000. Upon gilding the MOA, players will be asked to first add a Polarity to the MOA, and then finally give it a custom name. This process will reset the MOA's level back to Rank 0.

A Gilded MOA will have all of the functionality available to other companions, and it will have enhanced stats over the newly-built version of the MOA. A MOA will only give Mastery Rank points once gilded.

Visually, the Gilded MOA will have a modified appearance over a newly-built one.

• The base values of a MOA companion are 100 Robotic Health, 100 Ferrite Armor, and 100 Shields, with components adding/subtracting from these values.
• Possible stat ranges are 105-135 for Health, 90-125 for Shields and 100-125 for Armor.
• The sum of all stats of a MOA will always add up to 320 for a non-gilded and 340 for a gilded one, regardless of chosen components.
• Any multiplier from components is added flatly and is doubled upon gilding, (for example an overall +10.0% in one stat will make that stat 120 after gilding.)
• Although numbers like 2.5% are rounded down in the UI, they are still taken into account in full when gilding.
• The cheapest MOA (in terms of reputation cost) can be built at Rank 0: Neutral and will cost 2,000 Standing 2,000 (Para Model, Drex Core, Trux Gyro, Drimper/Tian Bracket) while the most expensive can be built at Rank 4: Cove and will cost 7 times as much, 14,000 Standing 14,000 (Nychus Model, Lehan Core, Atheca/Phazor Gyro, Hona Bracket).

View Gilded Stats List▾▾

Core	Gyro	Health	Shield	Armor
Drex	Aegron	105	120	115
Drex	Atheca	130	110	100
Drex	Harpen	115	125	100
Drex	Hextra	120	120	100
Drex	Munit	120	110	110
Drex	Phazor	105	125	110
Drex	Trux	115	110	115
Drex	Tyli	120	105	115
Alcrom	Aegron	105	115	120
Alcrom	Atheca	130	105	105
Alcrom	Harpen	115	120	105
Alcrom	Hextra	120	115	105
Alcrom	Munit	120	105	115
Alcrom	Phazor	105	120	115
Alcrom	Trux	115	105	120
Alcrom	Tyli	120	100	120
Krisys	Aegron	105	110	125
Krisys	Atheca	130	100	110
Krisys	Harpen	115	115	110
Krisys	Hextra	120	110	110
Krisys	Munit	120	100	120
Krisys	Phazor	105	115	120
Krisys	Trux	115	100	125
Krisys	Tyli	120	95	125
Lehan	Aegron	110	105	125
Lehan	Atheca	135	95	110
Lehan	Harpen	120	110	110
Lehan	Hextra	125	105	110
Lehan	Munit	125	95	120
Lehan	Phazor	110	110	120
Lehan	Trux	120	95	125
Lehan	Tyli	125	90	125

Notes

• Legs also sells fully assembled Gilded MOAs on his Today's Special option for Platinum . The Model, Core, Gyro, and Bracket combinations on these MOAs are randomized daily.
• MOAs have to be gilded to earn Mastery Rank points, with their progression tied to the MOA's Model alone. For example, if a player levels up a Gilded MOA crafted with the Lambeo Model to 30, any future MOAs forged using the Lambeo Model will no longer provide Mastery regardless of what combination of Cores, Gyros, and Brackets they have.
  • As there are four Models currently available, the maximum amount of Mastery Rank points that can be earned from MOA crafting is 24,000.
• With 4 Models, 4 Cores, 8 Gyros, and 5 Brackets, there are currently a total of 640 possible MOA combinations available.
• Custom names for MOAs have a 24 character limit including spaces, and will not accept special characters like commas (,) or apostrophes ('), though hyphens ( - ) are accepted.
  • Names can also not include any profanities such as swear words.
• Rank 30 MOAs or Gilded MOAs can be donated to Legs in exchange for 1,800 Standing 1,800 and 3,600 Standing 3,600 Solaris United Standing respectively.
• Typing [MOA] in the in-game chat and selecting the MOA will let other players in the same chat channel see its bonuses.
• MOAs are considered "pets" for unlocking certain Riven Mods.
• MOAs can be equipped with Companion and/or Robotic mods, some of which were formerly exclusive to other types of Companions:
  • MOAs share Robotic mods, namely  Coolant Leak,  Guardian,  Medi-Ray,  Sanctuary,  Shield Charger, and  Vacuum, with Sentinels.
  • MOAs can use  Link Health,  Link Shields,  Link Armor, and  Medi-Pet Kit, like Kubrows and Kavats, as well as the Sentinel mods  Enhanced Vitality,  Calculated Redirection and  Metal Fiber. However, two mods that affect the same stat (e.g. Link Health and Enhanced Vitality both of which affect health) cannot be used together.
  • MOAs will automatically attack enemies like Companions, not requiring the  Assault Mode mod to use their weapon.
  • Like Sentinels, MOAs start with four polarities.
• A MOA with a Drex Core and an Atheca Gyro has the highest effective health (283 Gilded) of any unmodded MOA, and a MOA with a Krisys Core and an Aegron Gyro has the lowest effective health (259 Gilded) of any unmodded MOA, a difference of only 24 points.
• Eight MOA Precept mods were released with the 4 MOA companions (each MOA Model, once used to build a MOA companion, comes with 2 specific Precept mods):
  • The Lambeo Model comes with the  Shockwave Actuators and  Stasis Field Precepts.
  • The Oloro Model comes with the  Security Override and  Tractor Beam Precepts.
  • The Para Model comes with  Anti-Grav Grenade and  Whiplash Mine Precepts.
  • The Nychus Model comes with the  Blast Shield and  Hard Engage Precepts.
  • Unlike the Precept mods obtained from other Companions, the Precepts obtained by building a MOA companion can be equipped on any MOA companion.
    • There is a separate limit to the installation of MOA-specific Precepts; instead of being limited to the MOA Model which each Precept came with, any given MOA companion may only equip up to 2 MOA-specific Precept mods at a time, although they may be changed at any time. (There is no limit on Precept mods which are not MOA-specific.)
• There are 4 Emotion Modules (Aggressive, Inquisitive, Sensitive and Tenacious) that can be bought for 50 Platinum 50 each in the Market and equipped on a MOA in the appearance tab. These are like Warframe animation sets, purely cosmetic and do the following:
  • Give the MOA an occasional animation based on the chosen personality.
  • Change the sound the MOA makes.
  • Makes the MOA mirror the following player emotes: Agree, Disagree, Bow, Deep Bow, and Wave. They also have unique animations when the player performs certain Nartas.
• After acquiring the first MOA, the player must have at least one MOA at any time. It's impossible to sell the last MOA in the inventory.
•  Oberon's passive has no effect on MOAs.

Trivia

• MOA Companions and K-Drives are the first modular equipment that:
  • Do not have Arcane Enhancements, while other modulars like Zaws, Amps, and Kitguns have their own respective Arcanes.
  • Are a non-weapon.
• All of the original MOA models are named after certain genera of Hadrosaurid dinosaurs: Oloro is named after the Olorotitan, Lambeo is named after Lambeosaurus, and Para is named after Parasaurolophus.
  • The Nychus model introduced in the Deadlock Protocol update is named after a theropod, Deinonychus .
• The MOAs are the first companion to mirror player behavior. It will crouch and walk crouched along with the player, as well as mirroring some emotes if an Emotion Module is installed.
• The idea of MOA Companions is not Digital Extremes' original idea, and has its roots with player demand throughout the Warframe community such as the official forums. This was acknowledged in TennoCon 2018.

Patch History

Update 30.5 (2021-07-06)

• Players can now install an Orokin Reactor onto ungilded Modular items
  • Being unable to install a Reactor or Catalyst onto an ungilded modular item significantly slowed down progression on new Modular items. Players who were willing to make the investment into Modular items weren’t able to Mod them to their full capacity, which left their new gear feeling very underpowered. So we have removed that restriction!
• Fixed ‘Preview Gilded’ not showing correct colors/textures for MOA companions at Legs in Fortuna.

Hotfix 30.3.2 (2021-05-27)

• Fixed a script error when changing a MOA Companion’s Emotion Module.

Update 29.5 (2020-11-19)

• Fixed a case of Companions Moas spawning in the Arsenal floor and then falling when equipped.

Hotfix 29.1.2 (2020-09-22)

• Fixed some Sentinel and Moa Weapon types not getting affected by Magazine related Mods (notably Helstrum).

Hotfix 28.0.6 (2020-06-24)

• Fixed your Moa Companion not gaining weapon Affinity if Hard Engage was the last thing the moa activated before extracting from the mission.

Hotfix 28.0.5 (2020-06-17)

• Made improvements towards color customization on the new Melee Moa Companion. This fixes your color customization barely affecting the Moa.
• Fixed inability to Chat link the new Melee Moa parts.
• Fixed Nychus Moa description having old Precept names.
  • Now reads: "This model is built for close-quarters combat, using the Blast Shield and Hard Engage precepts."

Hotfix 28.0.2 (2020-06-11)

• Fixed the Moa "Drimper Bracket" using the same model as the new "Hona Bracket" when viewed in Legs’ Shop.

Hotfix 28.0.1 (2020-06-11)

• Fixed Companion Moa’s appearing to flash red when shot at.

Update 28.0 (2020-06-11)

NEW MOA COMPANION

Visit Legs in Fortuna to configure the newest Melee Moa Companion inspired by Rocky -- both in animation, and in sound design.

NYCHUS MOA (Model)

This model is built for utility, using the Isolating Charge and Hard Engage precepts.

LEHAN CORE

This core features enhanced Armor and Health, with standard Shields.

TYLI GYRO

A system that redirects power from one defensive subroutine to streamline efficiency in others.

HONA BRACKET

A versatile bracket featuring a Mod slot with a Naramon polarity.

HELSTRUM WEAPON

Launches a swarm of micro-missiles.

NEW MOA EMOTION MODULE

TENACIOUS

A tenacious emotion that pulls inspiration from boxing animations! Did someone order a piping hot TKO?!

*Check out the in-game Market for this new Moa Companion Emotion Module!

General Changes

• Improved Companion Moa parkour movements when attempting to follow/catch up with its owner.

Hotfix 27.5.6 (2020-05-26)

• Fixed inability to interact with your MOA Companion in your Orbiter. As reported here: https://forums.warframe.com/topic/1194985-no-petting-moa/

Hotfix 27.3.11 (2020-04-09)

• Fixed Moa pets doing silly short hops when moving really slowly, or fast-walk strides when moving really fast.

Hotfix 27.0.10 (2020-01-11)

• Fixed MOA Companion Emblems being equipped on the wrong side.

Update 25.7 (2019-08-29)

COMMUNITY CONTEST WINNER ADDITIONS

The MOAnimation Contest’s winning emote by Zeaban works on all MOAs with an Emotion Module installed! Direct a Boast emote at your companion MOA to check out the new reaction.

Hotfix 24.2.12 (2019-01-30)

• Fixed various issues when attempting to Chat link ‘MOA’.

Hotfix 24.2.9 (2019-01-18)

• Fixed MOA Companions attacking enemies that are considered ‘suspicious’ but not yet ‘alarmed’.

Hotfix 24.2.7 (2018-01-09)

• Fixed MOA Companions equipped with the Security Override Mod ability to hack quest-critical objects which result in skipping gameplay stages.

Hotfix 24.2.6 (2018-12-20)

• Fixed being able to 'interact/pet' your MOA Companion even though it’s not visible/equipped.

Hotfix 24.2.3 (2018-12-19)

• Fixed MOA Companions Security Override Precept not turning off radio towers on the Plains of Eidolon.

Hotfix 24.2.2 (2018-12-18)

• MOA Companion vocals are now muted while in the Arsenal.

Hotfix 24.2.1 (2018-12-18)

• Fixed inability to complete Mastery Rank tests (the increased Mastery for K-Drive and Moa-Pets was not being included).

Update 24.2 (2018-12-18)

• Titania's Tribute: Fullmoon - the 75% damage buff now applies to ALL (Sentinels, Moas, Companions) + Razorwing *Butterflies
• Improvements towards MOA Companion jogging animations.
• Updated MOA Companion disarm animations to appear less humanoid.
• Fixed MOA Companions and K-Drives only giving 3000 Mastery as opposed to the correct 6000 Mastery. The missing *Mastery will be retroactively added on login.
• Fixed being prompted to purchase more Sentinel Slots if you only have 1 empty when crafting a new MOA Companion at Legs.
• Fixed hearing MOA Companion footsteps in the Orbiter regardless of it being in view as reported here
• Fixed the camera not following the MOA Companion’s idle animation in the Arsenal.
• (Undocumented) Added Gauth, Jonsin and Tian Brackets.

Hotfix 24.1.3.2 (2018-12-06)

• Fixed Pet Moa's equipped weapons not gaining shared affinity.

Hotfix 24.1.2 (2018-11-29)

• Chat will now autocomplete when attempting to link a Zaw, MOA Companion, K-Drive, and Kitgun.
• Fixed custom MOA Companion names not appearing in mission for Clients.
• Potential fix for script error causing the MOA Companion Anti-Grav Mine Precept to send enemies too high into the sky.

Update 24.1 (2018-11-22)

• Increased the frequency at which your MOA Companion will use the Whiplash Mine and Anti-Grav Grenade Precepts.

Hotfix 24.0.10 (2018-11-21)

• Fixed a potential crash related to MOA Companions.
• Fixed MOA Companions not being recognized as a Pet for Riven challenges requiring an active Pet.

Hotfix 24.0.9 (2018-11-21)

• Increased the speed at which MOAs/Kubrows/Kavats attempt to catch up to you from far distances.
• You can no longer do a Cipher hack if a MOA Companion is already working on it.
• Fixed certain MOA Companion parts not turning invisible when cloaked with a Warframe ability (i.e. Loki’s Invisibility, Ash’s Smokescreen, etc).

Hotfix 24.0.7 (2018-11-15)

• MOA Companions now have a custom warp teleport FX/sound when teleporting closer to you.
• Fixed the MOA Companion trying to shoot at non-visible targets.
• Fixed the MOA Companion Security Override Precept (Oloro Model) not functioning sometimes.
• Fixed the MOA Companion Tractor Beam Precept (Oloro Model) not alarming enemies.
• Fixed MOA Companions sometimes not responding after using the Security Override Mod.

Hotfix 24.0.2 (2018-11-09)

• The Zaw Foundry category is now the ‘Modular Weapon’ category. It includes Zaws, K-Drive, Kitguns, Moa and Amp parts.
• Reduced the crafting cost of each Moa Part from 500,000 to 50,000 Credits.

Update 24.0 (2018-11-08)

• The ‘SENTINEL’ Inventory category has been renamed to ‘ROBOTICS’ to welcome the new MOA Companions.
• Legs also offers new Robotics weapons that can be used by both Moas and Sentinels:
  • Cryotra: Emits a ray of sub-zero energy.
  • Tazicor: Burst rifle that fires electrified rounds.
  • Vulcax: Charges up a powerful blast of ultra-heated plasma.
• Meet Legs, the Moa constructor! At Legs’ Pets & Parts, Tenno can assemble, customize, and name new Moa friends.
• Introduced.

Last updated: Hotfix 24.2.12 (2019-01-30)

See Also

• Zaw, melee modular weapons.
• Kitgun, primary and secondary modular weapons.
• Amp, Operator modular weapons.
• K-Drive, modular vehicles.
• Predasite, modular Kubrow-like companions.
• Vulpaphyla, modular Kavat-like companions.
• Hound (Companion), modular Sisters of Parvos companions.