Neural Sensors

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 The Raptors also have a chance of dropping Neural Sensors, but this does not apply to the rest of Europa.

Blueprints Requiring Neural Sensors

Blueprint	Type	Quantity (Research)
Ash Neuroptics	Component	1
Ash Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Banshee Neuroptics	Component	1 (1)
Banshee Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Bolt Release	Item	1
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
Harrow Neuroptics	Component	5
Heat Dagger	Melee	1
Heat Sword	Melee	1
Hydroid Prime Neuroptics	Component	5
Inaros Canopic Helmet	Cosmetic	5
Juttni Brace	Amp	10
Kama	Melee	5
Lecta	Melee	3
Limbo Aristeas Helmet	Cosmetic	2
Limbo Chassis	Component	1
Limbo/PrimeLimbo 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
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 Neuroptics	Component	1
Nezha Chassis	Component	(1)
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
Odonata Prime Systems	Component	1
Orokin Reactor	Enhancement	1
Quanta	Primary	(3)
Quartakk	Primary	5
Revenant Neuroptics	Component	3
Rhino Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Saryn Neuroptics	Component	1
Saryn Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Serro	Melee	3 (1)
Stradavar	Primary	3
Tipedo	Melee	2
Trinity Neuroptics	Component	1
Trinity Prime Neuroptics	Component	2
Valkyr Neuroptics	Component	1
Valkyr Prime Neuroptics	Component	3
Vauban Armistice Helmet	Cosmetic	2
Vauban Neuroptics	Component	1
Volt Neuroptics	Component	1 (1)
Wukong Neuroptics	Component	1 (1)
Zephyr Neuroptics	Component	(1)
Zephyr Prime Neuroptics	3

Total	143 (+9)
Research	x1   x3   x10   x30   x100

^†WARFRAME China-build only.

Last updated: Hotfix 23.10.6

Market

Alternatively, players can purchase their blueprints for ‍ 100, or doing Raid The Law of Retribution Nightmare which drops the permanent and reusable blueprint.

Manufacturing Requirements
N/A	50,000	50,000	25,000		Time: 1 hrs
					Rush: 2
Market Price: 10			Blueprints Price: 100

Notes

• After Update 9.0, 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.
• From Hotfix 9.8.2 until Hotfix 9.8.3, 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.

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 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.

Media

How to farm neural sensors in warframe (2018)