Zhuge Prime Build 2019 (Guide) - The Crossbow King (Warframe Gameplay)

The Wukong Prime patch brought us another Prime Crossbow in the form of the Zhuge. It offers a built-in Thunderbolt but on a delay and superior critical stats at the cost of five percent status chance. The weapon also sports superior fire rate and a larger magazine plus a very interesting reload speed mechanic if we fully unload the magazine.

While the crossbow has slightly less base damage the explosions mean we can leverage two sources of procs on a target. The range of the explosions being three meters and the detonation is on a one-second delay which can results in self-damage if you're not careful, especially in a run and gun scenario. A consequence of this mechanic seems to be the non-functionality of Thunderbolt which was a fan favorite on the Zhuge.

Another thing to keep in mind is that (at the time of recording) the weapon does not break Ivara's cloak even thou the Crossbow is specified as being alarming.

The Build can take a couple of forms, outside of the mandatory mods you can go for a standard elemental approach or you can leverage Hunter Munitions plus the weapon's high base slash damage for a double-dip slash build. No matter which way you chose to go the weapon performs very well.

While the Zhuge Prime is a bit quirky and not the most comfortable weapon to use it's certainly a performer and I consider it the best crossbow we can use at the current time so it gets a full recommendation.

Wukong Prime Iron Staff Build - Condition Overload w/ Crit (Warframe Gameplay)

I'm a bit new to Warframe and Melee builds but with the Introduction of Wukong Prime I thought it's worth a shot. Today I will showcase and explain my way to Wukong Prime and his Exalted weapon, the Iron Staff Prime.

The Warframe build focuses heavily on Primal Fury and trying to get the most out of the staff. From my point of view, this is done by leveraging not only Condition Overload but also a healthy dose of Critical Chance and Critical Damage resulting in a grade A hybrid setup.

The Iron Staff takes very well to a pure Condition Overload build but the issues is critical chance considering the mods we have available and the base stats of the weapon and the fact that we can't use Blood Rush. The critical chance can be obtained from outside sources which makes room on the staff for everything else we need including critical damage. Primal Rage, Arcane Avenger and the Gladiator Set come together nicely to offer us a good amount of critical chance and the last piece of the puzzle is solved by the Naramon talent Power Spike which ensures our combo multiplier.

Everything comes together nicely to offer what I believe to be impressive results.

This may not be the safest build or the comfiest but this is the one I enjoyed the most and I recommend you guys give it a spin. Suitability for me has not been a concern but then again is for a more active gameplay style when one actually plays the game and makes use out of all of Wukong's abilities.

Braton Vandal Build 2019 (Guide) - The Lazy Mule (Warframe Gameplay)

I'm a bit new to Warframe and Melee builds but with the Introduction of Wukong Prime I thought it's worth a shot. Today I will showcase and explain my way to Wukong Prime and his Exalted weapon, the Iron Staff Prime.

The Warframe build focuses heavily on Primal Fury and trying to get the most out of the staff. From my point of view, this is done by leveraging not only Condition Overload but also a healthy dose of Critical Chance and Critical Damage resulting in a grade A hybrid setup.

The Iron Staff takes very well to a pure Condition Overload build but the issues is critical chance considering the mods we have available and the base stats of the weapon and the fact that we can't use Blood Rush. The critical chance can be obtained from outside sources which makes room on the staff for everything else we need including critical damage. Primal Rage, Arcane Avenger and the Gladiator Set come together nicely to offer us a good amount of critical chance and the last piece of the puzzle is solved by the Naramon talent Power Spike which ensures our combo multiplier.

Everything comes together nicely to offer what I believe to be impressive results.

This may not be the safest build or the comfiest but this is the one I enjoyed the most and I recommend you guys give it a spin. Suitability for me has not been a concern but then again is for a more active gameplay style when one actually plays the game and makes use out of all of Wukong's abilities.

Warframe - My Favorite Fashion Frames (4K 60FPS)

I needed an excuse to try content in 2160p and you guys have been asking about some of my fashion frames so today we got Excalibur Umbra, Harrow and Revenant.

Needless to say, fashion is subjective but I hope my tips and tricks help you get your desired fashion.

Aklex Prime vs Akvasto Prime - The Gunslinger's Choice (Warframe Gameplay)

Today we will be taking a look at some of the most powerful Ak secondary weapons in Warframe. The Aklex Prime and the Akvasto Prime in a head to head battle.

Both weapons posses similar stats but the Aklex Prime has superior damage, critical chance and status chance. The Akvasto Prime has better usability through it's reload speed, recoil and it's a bit more flexible in the build department.

The Akvasto Prime comes with two default Madurai polarities and a riven disposition of four out of five. The Aklex prime has no default polarities and comes with a riven disposition of two out of five being the more popular weapon.

The choice boils down to raw power or control as both weapons can pack a serious punch so it's left to the player to make a judgment call. I would argue that both secondary weapons are worth the full build as long as resources allow and if not then hopefully, this duel helped you chose a favorite.

Warframe (Guide) - Dog Days Tactical Alert

Today we'll be looking at everything you need to know about the brand new tactical alert or event "Dog Days". This one has a beach/summer theme to it and we're able to grind some very interesting rewards such as Beach Color Pallet, Dog Days captura scene and Roller Floofs that interact with our companions in the orbiter.

All players will use the Soaktron as a weapon and the goal is to get more take-downs than the Grineer. The weapon cannot be modified and Warframe mods do not apply outside of set bonuses such as vigilante and the Rifle Amp aura grants its benefit.

The final mission will grant fifty pearls and you can farm to your heart's content to get all the rewards that can be found at Nakak - Cetus. Happy Farming!

Looks like DE was receptive to feedback and as of patch 25.5.4 each kill in the final mission will yield a pearl and we still get the 50 for completing the mission.

Warframe - The Power of Primed Chamber

Primed chamber is the most expensive mod in Warframe and it cannot be farmed from the game but you can still get one by either trading or (if you're lucky) from a Digital Extremes official Stream on occasion.

The mod offers a multiplicative effect that is similar to the little brother Charged Chamber and the Vectis and Vectis Prime are the ideal weapons to use it on.

The mod adds an insane amount of power in the right build but it doesn't justify its cost. This mod is for the high-end collector that simply wants it because it is very rare and expensive.

Special Thanks to Nicholas for loaning me Primed Chamber for this short demonstration.

Opticor Vandal VS Opticor - The Cannon Conundrum (Warframe Gameplay)

I called the Opticor Vandal a side-grade to the standard Opticor and my opinion has not changed but in putting them side by side I'm hoping you would have an easier time picking a favorite.

This has been one of the more difficult comparisons for me as I'm simply not capable of picking a clear winner. Maybe I'm a bit bias but I still believe it's a matter of preference rather than anything else.

No matter which Opticor you chose to build the experience and results is totally worth it in my book.

Boltor Prime VS Telos Boltor - The Impalers Showdown (Warframe Gameplay)

I've seen this question pop-up many times. Which is better? The Boltor Prime or the Telos Boltor? Time to find out!

In terms of performance, the weapons are similar despite the fact that one leans heavily into status chance and the other into critical chance critical damage combo. Needless to say, you should be satisfied with either build so it becomes a question of preference rather than anything else.

The Telos Boltor offers a bit more build diversity thanks to the fact that it can make use out of Hunter Munitions and it also offers an innate syndicate effect. Both of these arguments combined with the rather similar performance put the Telos Boltor in front but if this was a beauty contest than the Prime would have the upper hand.

Stug Build 2019 (Guide) - It Broke Me (Warframe Gameplay)

Many say that the Kraken and Seer are the worst secondary weapons in the game but clearly, they have not used the Stug. 

The weapon fires explosive balls that will stick to surfaces, can be stacked-up and explode dealing AoE Corrosive damage after a short amount of time.

Riven Disposition is also five out of five but the only real way to get this weapon to deal a decent amount of damage is to use Warframe buffs and Arcanes.

There's not much else I can say about the Stug except that this is a true blue Mastery Fodder weapon and should only be built for the mastery points. A full rework is necessary on this one, pretty please.

Quatz Build 2019 (Guide) - The Combo Shot (Warframe Gameplay)

I always get excited when I see new weapons in Warframe and today I have the pleasure of showcasing what the Quatz can do.

The weapon features two fire mods, one from the hip which is automatic and burst similar to the Quartak in scope mode. You can use auto while aiming down sights but you need to zoom-in while firing from the hip.

The two fire modes have different stats, the auto leans more on stratus and the burst on critical chance plus critical damage and in combination with how the weapon functions we can use a mix between the two. Starting from the hip than zooming on the targets head, interrupt fire for a second then continue into burst mode. The way I see things this provides an interesting way of applying either more status or crit to your targets.

The Quatz also has an interesting gimmick. If you allow the magazine to fully empty the reload animation will generate an area of effect electricity pulse which will crowd control targets. It can be very useful to not allow targets to interrupt your reload and get easy head-shots but it would have been more efficient if the pulse would have occurred more towards the start of the animation rather than its end.

Overall I like this secondary weapon as its gimmick does carry some weight and the two fire modes blend nicely together. Riven Mods right now for the Quatz are very expensive but if you want to get the most out of it than the investment is worth it as the weapon can pack a serious punch. Recommend.

Efficient Beams on the Convectrix is Awesome (Warframe Gameplay)

Among the awesome new rewards of Nightwave we fine Efficient Beams which is an augment for the Convectrix shotgun.

I was not expecting that much of this one but with the true one hundred percent status chance with just the augment and two sixty-sixty mods we can observe a new level of performance from the weapon build. The ammo consumption component is also nice and it does make the weapon a bit more comfy to use but I wish the beams would have just started in the middle from the get-go.

Overall and very nice augment and welcomed power spike for the Convectrix. Try to leverage a riven mod for it since at the current time they are quite cheap.

Seer Build 2019 (Guide) - Almost Decent (Warframe Gameplay)

In Warframe we are treated to all sorts of weapons. Some stronger, some weaker and the Seer would definitively qualify for the second category. That said, it doesn't mean that with a lot of resources and some time you can't make this weapon into something half-decent. For the most part it should be treated as a mastery fodder weapon as there are a lot of superior secondary weapons that you can sink your resources into.

Critical chance and multiplier are abysmal, the status chance is decent at thirteen percent and the base damage is not that bad but it's an equal spread between Impact, Puncture, and Slash. You can try to make it this weapon into a status slasher but the results are discouraging the say the least.

So who is this gun for? I'd say for veteran players of Warframe that seek a challenge but that's pretty much it. Solid pass on this one unless you're simply curious.

Warframe - New Nightwave Season "The Emissary"

Tennocon 2019 revealed a lot of goodies that will be released sometime in the future but for now, we get to enjoy a new series of Nightwave called The Emissary and it features a lot of new interesting rewards including some intriguing cosmetics and weapon augments:

Efficient Beams, Exposing Harpoon, Meticulous Aim.

It looks to me that these mods are trying to revive some interest for weapons that normally don't see that much play and I love the idea.

I'll be bringing the full details as soon as I can get my hands on them and the Umbra Forma also makes a return!

Kraken Build 2019 (Guide) - The Black Sheep (Warframe Gameplay)

What can I say, my friends? You asked for a Kraken build and here it is. The weapon objectively speaking is weak and should only be treated as either a meme or a challenge.

If you're new-er to the game than look somewhere else and give the Atomos a spin, it will be more than worth it.

That said, any weapon can be made to deal damage and if you factor-in every power-up at our disposal than even the Kraken can take out higher level targets. This only highlights the flexibility we enjoy in Warframe.

Warframe - My Thoughts & Expectations of TennoCon 2019 (Rambling Vlog)

Back by popular demand, the Rambling Vlog format! And what better topic to tackle than TennoCon 2019.

I have a lot of high hopes for this upcoming event such as Melee 3.0, Railjack and The New War.

While I won't be able to be present and enjoy the excitement with you guys  I will be there in spirit at least.

Warframe - Wukong Prime w/ Zhuge Prime & Ninkondi Prime (Primed Leakage)

It looks like Atlas might not be the next prime frame as some leaks surfaced depicting Wukong Prime, Zhuge Prime, and the Ninkondi Prime!

I would bear in mind that this is not 100% confirmed by DE but Rebecca did hint a wukong being the next prime frame during an interview. 

As with all leaks, I would take it with a pound of salt as we should get the official confirmation by Tennocon 2019.

Warframe is a free-to-play cooperative third-person shooter video game developed and published by Digital Extremes. Originally released for PC Microsoft Windows in March 2013, it was later ported to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Spectra Vandal Build 2019 (Guide) - Obscure No Longer (Warframe Gameplay)

The Spectra was never really a sought-after weapon but with the introduction of the Vandal variant, we see a radical change in performance as the weapon packs a much greater wallop! We're looking at increased damage, critical chance and status chance, magazine size, max ammo capacity, and faster reload speed.

You can build the Spectra Vandal in a number of different ways. You can go for a standard elemental approach or you can take advantage of the weapon's high slash damage and of the fact that it only has two elements by default which means triggering slash will be less difficult.

You can also make use out of the Sequence Burn augment for a huge range increase of twenty meters plus the sequence syndicate effect. 

Everything considered the Spectra Vandal is a huge improvement over the original and let's not forget that it comes with a Riven disposition of five out five. This one is an easy recommendation, Enjoy!

Drakgoon Build 2019 (Guide) - New Player Tutorial (Warframe Gameplay)

Today we will be diving deeper into the Drakgoon, a mastery rank five shotgun. I will be highlighting a lot of the modding principles in Warframe as this is meant to be a guide for new-er players.

The weapon shoots bouncy balls that will travel for two seconds before disappearing and they also lose some speed on a ricochet. Fully charging a shot will grant additional damage, status chance, and accuracy.

The Drakgoon sports a base status chance of twenty-three percent so it can reach the magical one hundred through the use of the four sixty-sixty mods and Motus Setup or a Riven mod. Sadly Nano-Applicator does not provide enough. The Critical chance of the weapon is very low at seven point five percent so if we want the weapon to crit we will have to rely on bonus additive effects such as Arcane Avenger, Kavat buff, Harrow's buff, etc.

After all the tests and possible builds, the Drakgoon will be the most efficient with a status setup. Problem is the requirement of a Riven Mod with at least ninety-five percent status chance but ideally one hundred and fifty-five so we can bypass not only Motus Setup but one of the sixty-sixty mods and have better control over our proc priority.

The Drakgoon may not be one of the most powerful shotguns in the game but with the right build and buffs, it can get to crazy levels of damage. If you're just-starting-out in Warframe I would save my resources for other weapons and return to this one when you have everything you need to build it right. There are plenty of other more powerful shotguns in the game that don't require such niche setups but if you love the weapon there are ways to get it to perform.

Prisma Angstrum Build 2019 (Guide) - Baro's HandZooka (Warframe Gameplay)

Among the void trader's inventory, we find a lot of goodies such as some of the best weapons in Warframe but on the other side of the popularity spectrum we see the Prisma Angstrum. Just because a weapon is not very popular doesn't mean it cant pack a punch and this secondary weapon can send enemies flying but it does have a series of disadvantages as well.

We're looking at a high critical multi of two point two but a low base critical chance of only eighteen percent. The status chance is a bit in the air on this one as it will be determined by how many rockets you chose to fire as in, how much you decide to charge the weapon.

One of the drawbacks of the weapon is the accuracy of the rockets especially in combination with multishot and a full charge. This makes going for the feet mandatory as going for head-shots can result in most of the missiles completely missing the target.

I must admit that I did enjoy my time with the weapon as blowing enemies-up with these mini-missiles can be subjective good fun but the usability quirks keep it from being an overall good experience. While the Prisma Angstrum can deal a serious amount of damage it's definitely not among the top secondary weapons and in my honest opinion, you can skip this one entirely.