Warframe: The First Frame Choice
When starting to play Warframe, many players are faced with an important decision: which warframe to choose as their starter option. In this article, we will delve into the background of the first warframes, explore the most recommended starter frame, and explain why Excalibur has become the most popular beginner choice.
What are the Starting Warframes?
The first warframe choices are Excalibur, Mag, and Volt. These three frames provide a solid foundation for building a player’s skills in the game. Each has its unique abilities, mods, and playstyle that cater to different player preferences.
Excalibur: The Most Popular Start
Excalibur stands out as the most suggested starter frame for new players. With over 60% of players opting for him, Excalibur is Warframe’s mascot and a testament to the game’s accessibility to new players. His playful and easy-to-use frame makes him an excellent learning tool for beginners.
Some of the reasons why players choose Excalibur over other frames include:
Easy to Use: His abilities are straightforward, simple to understand, and come with minimal complexity.
- Radial Blind, a blind that stuns enemies and disorients them, is incredibly effective for beginners.
High Damage Output: Despite being a beginner-friendly warframe, Excalibur pack a significant punch with their melee attacks.
Strengths of Excalibur
- Radial Blind: A crowd controller that can be used during combat to disorient opponents.
- Slash damage: Deals significant damage upon melee attacks.
- High Health Pool – Excalibur has good survivability, making them a reliable choice for starting players.
Other Beginning Warframes
While not as popular as Excalibur, Mag and Volt are also excellent starting frames. Each has its strength and playstyle, with Mag being a more controlling frame and Volt a technical one.
Mag
- Gravity Anchor, a ground slam, is useful for controlling fights and disorienting foes.
- Pull enemies towards her, allowing you to manipulate the battlefield as needed.
Volt
- Shock, Discharge, and Electrify**: These abilities provide a swift and powerful way to dealing damage and controlling crowds.