Unlocking Warframe Natah for the Second Dream Quest

What are Oculyst Drones?

Oculyst drones are unique entities that appear on missions set in Grineer Sealab tilesets. They are only visible to players with rank 3 or higher mastery. These drones have a distinctive humming or howling sound when nearby, and they engage in scanning activities, scrutinizing containers and corpses in the immediate vicinity. Once their scanning is complete, they typically depart.

Unlock the Natah Quest

Unlocking the Natah quest hinges on interacting with these Oculyst drones. Crucially, you must scan an Oculyst drone using either the Codex or Synthesis Scanner before it departs the mission area. Scanning one Oculyst drone for the first time within a group unlocks the quest for everyone in that group, regardless of if other players have already triggered the quest.

Where do I find Oculysts?

Oculyst drones reside primarily on two planets: Uranus and Lua. Crucially, their behaviour differs between the two locations. On Lua, any interaction with an Oculyst, such as attacking, scanning, or letting them scan you, will result in them summoning hostile Sentient fighters and quickly leaving the area. On Uranus, however, they’re generally more amenable. Scanning them typically leads them to scan you back and subsequently leave. Critically, attacking them while you’re invisible on Uranus won’t cause them to depart.

Visual cues can help you locate them. Dead bodies often appear near where Oculyst drones spawn, acting as visual markers. A flicker of the screen, similar to alerts for Stalkers or Death Squads, is another indicator of a nearby Oculyst. On Uranus, this flicker won’t be accompanied by a notification; instead, the Lotus will warn players to stay clear. Oculysts sometimes spawn in groups, remaining within close proximity to each other (approximately 5-10 meters).

How about some fun facts about Oculysts?

Interestingly, Oculyst drones do not impede Stalker spawns, despite sharing similar screen flicker indicators. Grineer and Corpus forces will treat them as hostile enemies, attacking them when encountered. However, Oculysts themselves will not inflict damage, and they will attack any Tenno who ventures too close. They still spawn after the Natah quest has been completed, which proves helpful for new players who can work with more experienced ones to unlock the quest quickly.

As you engage in more Grineer Sealab missions, the likelihood of encountering Oculysts increases. Repeating missions on Uranus also raises the chances of finding them. While their descriptions suggest the possibility of them spawning on other planets with the appropriate tilesets, this isn’t common practice. Orokin nodes on Lua provide a guaranteed Oculyst spawn.

Crucially, completing a mission with an Oculyst present (without alerting it to your presence) allows you to return to the mission area and find the Oculyst in the same location. This is an important observation; however, it might represent a bug that could be fixed in the future.

Conclusion

Acquiring Warframe Natah unlocks the path to the Second Dream quest. Oculyst drones are essential for this process. Remember these key strategies for increased success:

• Oculyst drones spawn for players with rank 3 mastery and higher.
• Look for visual cues like screen flickers, distinct howls, or nearby corpses to identify their presence.
• The frequency of encountering Oculysts increases with the completion of more Grineer Sealab missions.
• Uranus and Orokin nodes on Lua are prime locations for their appearance.
• Oculysts continue to spawn after you complete the Natah quest.
• Scan Oculysts using the Codex or Synthesis Scanner to unlock the quest.

Now armed with this knowledge, you can actively seek out Oculyst drones, assisting others in uncovering the Natah quest and embarking on the pathway to the Second Dream quest (remembering to complete the Stolen Dream quest first). Good luck, Tenno! May your adventures in the Warframe universe be filled with triumph.