Neural Sensors

Implanted neural-link for controlling augmentations. Grineer design.

—In-Game Description

Neural Sensors are a rare component that can be found primarily on Jupiter and the Kuva Fortress. It is usually found in quantities of 1-4.

Alad V has a higher chance of dropping Neural Sensors compared to enemies, containers, and lockers. As of Update 16.4 (2015-04-23) The Raptors also have a chance of dropping Neural Sensors, but this does not apply to the rest of Europa.

Acquisition

Market

By purchasing this item you can directly exchange 10 Platinum 10 for 1 Neural Sensors.

—In-Game Description

Neural Sensors be purchased directly from the market for 10 Platinum 10. Neural Sensors blueprint be purchased directly from the market for 100 Platinum 100.

Manufacturing Requirements
15,000	50,000	50,000	25,000	Time: 1 hrs
15,000	50,000	50,000	25,000	Rush: 2 Platinum 2
Market Price: 10			Blueprints Price: 100

Farming Locations

These are based on opinions and may not be 100% true. These should be viewed as advice for finding the resource until better facts are proven.

Planet	Name	Type	Level	Tile Set
Jupiter	Elara	Survival	15 - 20	Corpus Gas City
Jupiter	Sinai	Defense (Dark Sector)	20 - 30	Corpus Gas City
Jupiter	Themisto	Assassination	18 - 20	Corpus Gas City
Jupiter	Cameria	Survival (Dark Sector)	20 - 30	Corpus Gas City

Blueprints Requiring Neural Sensors

Blueprint	Type	Quantity (Research)
Ash Neuroptics	Component	1
Ash Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Atlas Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Banshee Neuroptics	Component	1 (1)
Banshee Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Cadus^†	Melee	2
Chroma Neuroptics	Component	2
Chroma Prime Systems	Component	5
Elytron Wings	Component	2
Ember Neuroptics	Component	1
Ember Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Equinox Day Aspect Neuroptics	Component	1
Equinox Night Aspect Neuroptics	Component	1
Excalibur Neuroptics	Component	1
Forma	Enhancement	1
Frost Neuroptics	Component	1
Frost Prime Neuroptics	Component	1
Grustrag Bolt Release	Item	1
Harrow Neuroptics	Component	5
Heat Dagger	Melee	1
Hydroid Prime Neuroptics	Component	5
Inaros Canopic Helmet	Cosmetic	5
Inaros Prime Neuroptics	Component	6
Juttni Brace	Amp	10
Kama	Melee	5
Lecta	Melee	3
Limbo Aristeas Helmet	Cosmetic	2
Limbo Chassis	Component	1
Limbo Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Loki Neuroptics	Component	1
Loki Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Mag Neuroptics	Component	1
Mag Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Mantis Avionics	Component	6
Mesa Neuroptics	Component	2
Mesa Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Mirage Harlequin Helmet	Cosmetic	2
Mire	Melee	2
Nekros Neuroptics	Component	1
Nekros Prime Neuroptics	Component	3
Nekros Raknis Helmet	Cosmetic	2
Nekros Shroud Helmet	Cosmetic	2
Nezha Chassis	Component	(1)
Nezha Neuroptics	Component	1
Nezha Prime Neuroptics	Component	6
Nidus Neuroptics	Component	3
Nova Neuroptics	Component	1
Nova Prime Neuroptics	Component	1
Nyx Neuroptics	Component	1
Nyx Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Octavia Neuroptics	Component	5
Octavia Prime Neuroptics	Component	8
Odonata Prime Systems	Component	1
Orokin Reactor	Enhancement	1
Protea Neuroptics	Component	5
Quanta	Primary	(3)
Quartakk	Primary	5
Railjack Fuselage	Component	3
Revenant Neuroptics	Component	3
Rhino Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Saryn Neuroptics	Component	1
Saryn Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Serro	Melee	3 (1)
Sevagoth Neuroptics	Component	6
Stradavar	Primary	3
Synathid Trophy	Decoration	20
Tipedo	Melee	2
Titania Prime Neuroptics	Component	6
Trinity Neuroptics	Component	1
Trinity Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Tycho Seeker Mk I	Ship Ordnance	(1)
Tycho Seeker Mk II	Ship Ordnance	(1)
Valkyr Neuroptics	Component	1
Valkyr Prime Neuroptics	Component	3
Vauban Armistice Helmet	Cosmetic	2
Vauban Neuroptics	Component	1
Volt Neuroptics	Component	1 (1)
Volt Prime Chassis	Component	3
Wukong Neuroptics	Component	1 (1)
Xaku Neuroptics	Component	10
Zephyr Neuroptics	Component	(1)
Zephyr Prime Neuroptics	Component	3

Total	221 (+11)
Research	x1 x3 x10 x30 x100

^†WARFRAME China-build only.

Last updated: Update 30.9 (2021-11-11)

Notes

After Update 9.0 (2013-07-13), all rare items dropped much more commonly than normal, up to quantities of 6 per drop in some cases. The drop rates were fixed in Hotfix 9.1.3 (2013-07-15).
From Hotfix 9.8.2 (2013-09-03) until Hotfix 9.8.3 (2013-09-07), J3-Golem had a higher Neural Sensors drop rate than usual. Update 9.8.3 fixed this drop rate.

Gathering Tips

These are based on opinions and may not be true. These should be viewed as advice unless proven undoubtedly true. Check comments for confirmation. Results may vary.

Elara and Sinai, Jupiter are effective locations to gather Neural Sensors. Another place that is effective to farm is Themisto, Jupiter (assassination of Alad V).
Taveuni in the Kuva Fortress is also an effective place to farm them. Plus, if you need Kuva you can farm for Neural Sensors and Kuva at the same time.
Distilling Extractors are also a good way to farm these with little effort, though it should be noted that Neural Sensors are not guaranteed.
IO, Jupiter grants 1-2 Neural Sensors per wave with a Nekros using Desecrate.

Trivia

The descriptions of Neural Sensors and Neurodes were swapped several times, with the second time completely reversing what the components clearly were. This was finally reverted in Hotfix 15.16.2 (2015-03-11) to properly fit their obvious designs.
Despite being of Grineer origin, Neural Sensors ironically did not drop from any Grineer-controlled planet (barring those taken over via Invasions) until the introduction of the Kuva Fortress in Update 19.0 (2016-11-11).
Prior to the removal of Trials, Neurodes could be crafted via a reusable blueprint that could be purchased from the market for 100 Platinum 100 or as a reward from The Law of Retribution Nightmare Raid:

Manufacturing Requirements
15,000	50,000	50,000	25,000	Time: 1 hrs
15,000	50,000	50,000	25,000	Rush: 2 Platinum 2
Market Price: 10			Blueprints Price: 100

Media

How to farm neural sensors in warframe (2018)

Patch History

Update 9.0 (2013-07-13)

Increased the drop rate for Neural Sensors.

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