The Cogah is a hard mode activated by consuming The Cogah Elixir, crafted from Agaric Mushrooms. Enemies grow stronger as you defeat Agari, but rewards are also better. Hard mode ends when you stop playing or die.

Getting started6 min read

All Pacts in Soulframe and Their Skills

Q: Does Soulframe have a tutorial?

Yes. The opening quest Rise Envoy serves as the tutorial, guiding you through basic controls, the Nightfold hub, and your first objectives via the Sparrow guide.

Q: Which Pact should I pick first?

For new players: Oscelda (Spirit) for casters and support, Tethren (Courage) for melee, Sirin (Grace) for stealth and ranged. Oscelda has the most forgiving skill kit.

Q: How do I remove fog of war from the map?

Find World Trees — dead trees with spears in them. Pull out the spear to reveal the surrounding area on your map.

Q: What are Motes and where do I find them?

Motes are glowing collectibles that unlock location names and codex entries. Only one spawns per area per in-game day, so revisit areas regularly.

Q: Does Soulframe support multiplayer?

Yes. You can team up with up to 3 players to explore Midrath and complete quests together.

Q: What is the Nightfold?

The Nightfold is your personal hub. You can access it at any time outside of combat to swap weapons, upgrade Pacts, craft items, and interact with Ancestor NPCs.

Q: What are Agari and how are they different from bosses?

Agari are respawning sub-bosses that drop crafting materials and Agaric Mushrooms for The Cogah hard mode. They respawn approximately 30 minutes after being defeated.

Q: What is Spectral Sight?

Spectral Sight is a mode that highlights interactable objects, helps find Motes, and triggers special interactions like Smiting enemies or bonding with wandering souls.

Q: How do I unlock Tuvalkane the Blacksmith?

Head east from the starting area to a crater with enemies. Clear the enemies, collect the helmet at the centre, then follow your Sparrow to the abandoned forge nearby.

Pact list · 3 Arcanics each

All Pacts in Soulframe and Their Skills

Each Pact grants three Arcanic abilities tied to Courage → Spirit → Grace. You can equip Arcanics from other Virtues, but scaling follows your stats.

Starter Pacts (early game)

| Pact | Playstyle | Sample build | |------|-----------|--------------| | Tethren | Melee bruiser | Tethren melee | | Sirin | Stealth / bows | Sirin stealth | | Oscelda | Spirit caster | Oscelda support |

Mid-game unlock

| Pact | Unlock | Notes | |------|--------|-------| | Garren Rood | Torment Stag | Spirit control, factions |

Endgame Ode line

| Pact | Notes | |------|-------| | Ode Tempest | Oden weapons + Tempering |

Browse every pact page on Pacts index for skill names and fragments.

Choosing one: How to choose a Pact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Soulframe have a tutorial?

Which Pact should I pick first?

How do I remove fog of war from the map?

What are Motes and where do I find them?

Does Soulframe support multiplayer?

What is the Nightfold?

What are Agari and how are they different from bosses?

What is The Cogah?

What is Spectral Sight?

How do I unlock Tuvalkane the Blacksmith?

All Pacts in Soulframe and Their Skills

All Pacts in Soulframe and Their Skills

Starter Pacts (early game)

Mid-game unlock

Endgame Ode line

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