Warframe’s devilish 63rd frame has arrived, and Uriel is turning heads with his infernal minion army and hellfire abilities. Released December 10 with Update 41: The Old Peace, this summoner-style Warframe commands three unique demons while incinerating enemies with searing brimstone. Ready to add this beast to your arsenal?
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How to Unlock Uriel: Warframe Quest Path
Getting Uriel requires completing The Old Peace quest, Warframe’s latest story expansion. This prerequisite quest unlocks after finishing The Lotus Eaters, which means newer players have a clear progression path to follow.
The good news? Digital Extremes introduced a quest-skip feature specifically for this update, allowing Mastery Rank 10+ players to access Descendia mode immediately. While skippers can’t keep rewards until completing the actual quest, they can farm Uriel’s components alongside friends right away.
Uriel Component Requirements
| Component | Maphica Cost | Crafting Materials | Build Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroptics | 25 Maphica | Crisma Toroid, Belric Node, Hesper Node, Ferrite | 12 hours |
| Chassis | 25 Maphica | Crisma Toroid, Belric Node, Hesper Node, Circuits | 12 hours |
| Systems | 25 Maphica | Crisma Toroid, Belric Node, Hesper Node, Plastids | 12 hours |
| Main Blueprint | Free (quest reward) | All 3 components + Orokin Cell, Ferrite, Polymer Bundle | 72 hours |
Farming Maphica: Your Gateway to Uriel
Maphica is the exclusive currency needed to purchase Uriel’s component blueprints from Roathe at La Cathedrale in Sanctum Anatomica. This rare resource drops randomly from enemies and containers throughout Descendia, the new 21-floor challenge mode accessible via Dark Refectory.
Based on community data, expect approximately 25-35 Maphica per complete Descendia run (all 21 floors). Since you need 75 Maphica total for all three components, budget for 3-4 full runs minimum. The grind intensifies as you’ll also battle Roathe at Floor 21, who has a chance to drop Uriel’s parts directly—though RNG can be brutal.
Pro farming strategy: Combine Descendia runs with Perita Rebellion missions since both modes drop materials exclusively needed for crafting Uriel’s components. The Crisma Toroids, Belric Nodes, and Hesper Nodes come exclusively from Perita Rebellion, making it mandatory content regardless of your luck with Maphica.
The Platinum Shortcut
Want Uriel immediately? The Uriel Warframe Bundle from the official market costs Platinum and includes:
- Uriel Warframe with pre-installed Orokin Reactor
- Uriel Asmodion Helmet
- Vinquibus Bayonet weapon
- Grand Carnus Regalia armor set
- 3-Day Affinity Booster
- Extra Warframe slot
If purchasing through Warframe.com with real money, you’ll also receive 275 bonus Platinum. While expensive, this route saves 36+ hours of crafting time and countless farming runs.
Meet Your Demonic Arsenal
Uriel’s power revolves around commanding three fiendish summons, each unlocked through his abilities:
Catenach the Shackled chains enemies together, spreading damage across all linked targets. Gulphagor the Ravager latches onto foes for devastating damage-over-time effects. Vythelas the Runescribe inscribes demonic runes on fallen enemies that grant fire rate and heat damage buffs when collected.
His signature ability, Brimstone, creates expanding rings of hellfire that grow stronger with each consecutive hit. Combined with Infernalis (aerial meteor strike mobility), Remedium (healing and resurrection), and Demonium (soul-ripping vulnerability debuffs), Uriel offers unprecedented summoner-style gameplay in Warframe’s meta.
Operation: Blood of Perita Bonus
Starting December 16, Operation: Blood of Perita launches with exclusive rewards including the Honoria and Valdur’s Syandana. This limited-time event requires completing The Old Peace quest but offers accelerated progression for farming Uriel-related materials. Mark your calendars—this operation won’t last forever!
FAQs
Q: Can I get Uriel without completing The Old Peace quest?
No, the main Uriel blueprint is exclusively awarded upon completing The Old Peace quest. While Mastery Rank 10+ players can use the quest-skip feature to access Descendia and farm Maphica early, you cannot actually craft or keep Uriel until finishing the full quest storyline. The skip mechanic only allows temporary access to farm materials ahead of time.
Q: What’s the fastest way to farm the 75 Maphica needed for Uriel?
Complete full 21-floor Descendia runs for maximum Maphica yield (25-35 per run). Focus on opening all containers and eliminating every enemy rather than rushing floors. Alternatively, consider buying the Complete Collection bundle if you value time over grinding for premium Warframe resources. Steel Path Descendia doesn’t appear to increase Maphica drop rates significantly, so stick with regular difficulty for efficiency.