Nidus Prime Warframe Guide

How to acquire Nidus and Nidus Prime in Warframe

Obtaining Nidus, a formidable Warframe, presents a challenge. Before Nidus Prime, acquiring him often involved trading Platinum on the in-game market, a far easier method than the traditional route. For players seeking Nidus without spending Platinum, a grueling grind through Infested Salvage Rotation C on Eris’ Oestrus system awaits. This process involves multiple runs, with only a 14% chance of obtaining each component. A blueprint for Nidus can be secured via the “The Glast Gambit” quest, unlocked by completing “The War Within.” Finding Ergo Glast at any Relay will start the quest.

Nidus Prime simplifies the acquisition process. Radiant Relic runs offer a significantly less demanding path to the Prime version. Alternatively, Platinum can purchase the Prime Warframe for a considerable discount compared to the market value of the standard Nidus.

Nidus Prime’s passive Warframe ability

Nidus boasts a unique stacking system reflected in a gauge in the bottom corner of the screen. This gauge, divided into five sections, progressively fills with each successful attack and event. Five full sections fill the gauge, representing one Mutation Stack. To increase Mutation Stacks and fill the gauge:

• Successfully unleash Ravenous’s maggot explosion.
• Hit enemies with Virulence, even if they aren’t eliminated.
• Hold enemies with Larva. A successful kill while an enemy is held by Larva grants a 50% chance for a Mutation Stack increase.

Increasing Mutation Stacks not only empowers abilities but also alters Nidus’s appearance. His final form, depending on the selected skin, offers a visually engaging transformation.

Nidus also possesses the Undying passive. Reaching 15 Mutation Stacks grants temporary invincibility upon receiving fatal damage, returning health and offering a five-second invulnerability period. An augment, “Abundant Mutation,” further enhances this ability by increasing the maximum stack limit at a cost of a cooldown on Undying activation.

Nidus and Nidus Prime’s main abilities

Nidus’s arsenal of abilities includes:

• Virulence: Creates a parasitic wave that drains enemy energy, contributing to Mutation Stacks. This ability’s effectiveness is influenced by Ability Strength, Ability Duration, and Ability Efficiency.
• Larva: Spawns a floating pod that launches tendrils, ensnaring enemies. Holding enemies with Larva while using Virulence maximizes stack gain. At the end of the duration, captured enemies are released.
• Parasitic Link: Creates a link between allies or enemies. Linking with an ally grants ability strength buffs, while linking with an enemy absorbs damage. Range and duration are factors in this ability.
• Ravenous: Consumes three Mutation Stacks to conjure ground infestation, sending out maggots that attack foes and provide health buffs to the team, affected by Ability Strength and Ability Duration.

Best builds for Nidus Prime

Optimal Nidus Prime builds prioritize efficiency and survivability. Consider the following mod choices for a well-rounded build:

• Transient Fortitude: Increases Ability Strength while reducing Ability Duration.
• Intensify: Provides a significant boost to Ability Strength.
• Stretch: Extends Ability Range.
• Augur Secrets: Adds further strength to your abilities.
• Vitality: Improves health stats.
• Steel Fiber: Enhances armor.
• Rage: Boosts energy upon receiving damage.
• Primed Continuity: Increases Ability Duration.

Aura Mods, such as Steel Charge, can further enhance the build, or you can change the polarity for Energy Siphon. Flexibility in Aura selection is important.

Conclusion

Nidus excels in extended missions that require effective defense and survivability. His varied abilities, while not optimal for highly mobile gameplay, scale incredibly well with enemy levels. His ability to consume enemy energy and enhance stacks makes him effective in sustaining battles. Experimenting with various build options allows for adaptation to different mission requirements.

Finally, a stylish tip: Nidus’s appearance can be maximized by using black and white color schemes, complemented by red energy accents to invoke a Venom-inspired aesthetic.