Early game gear
Lock and load, Tenno
Lock and load, Tenno
Warframe is a massive game with over 500 weapons and over 50 Warframes to choose from, which can be quite overwhelming for new players. Below are some recommended early game gear ranging from MR 0 to MR5.
Mastery rank (or MR) is basically Warframe's way of tracking player account level. They determine what sort of equipment the player has access to, along with providing other miscellaneous benefits. Every Warframe and weapon is unlocked at MR 16
Rhino is often considered a very beginner friendly Warframe, thanks to his simple yet effective abilities that increase weapon damage and even make him invulnerable to damage. His main blueprint can be bought from the in-game markets and the schematics for his parts are obtained from the Jackal on Venus. He can be used at any MR.
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
Instead of bullets, the boltor nails enemies to walls with metal bolts. Deadly and reliable, perfect for mid-range engagements. Unlocked at MR 2
A devastatingly powerful shotgun, capable of unleashing a hail of pellets from its four barrels. With the addition of the Scattered Justice weapon augment, its the perfect tool for close-quarters gunfights. Unlocked at MR 4
You can never go wrong with a classical flamethrower. Scorch foes with a searing torrent of fire at close to medium range. Unlocked at MR 5
It's faster than reloading
A sidearm that can either fire a barrage of micro-rockets for large crowds or a single powerful charged shots to take out a priority target. Unlocked at MR 4
A particle cannon that melts enemies with searing heat beams, which chain to nearby targets. Unlocked at MR 5
Essentially a handheld laster cutter that can slice through crowds with ease. Unlocked at MR 4
Literally just hold E
A polearm with a special heavy attack, where its thrown at a target and explodes shortly afterwards. Polearms also have very good stances. Unlocked at MR 0*
A two handed nikana with a special blocking attack that's good for building combo. Two handed nikanas also have very strong heavy attacks. Unlocked at MR 0*
Using a heavy attack with this nikana will send forth a large wave of fire to scorch enemies. Unlocked at MR 0*
*All of the weapons above can be found in Duviri