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.

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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.

Loot rework · Tempers · trading · live

Written by Cael DriftwoodReviewed 2 Jun 2026Preludes 15

Preludes 15 Gods & Ghosts — What Changed

Canonical patch page: Preludes 15 update notes — use that URL for bookmarks. This guide stays as a returning-player hub with deep links.

Preludes 15: Gods & Ghosts is live (June 10, 2026). This page summarizes what changed and links to verified routes on this hub.

Status (June 2026)

| Item | Status | |------|--------| | Live patch | Preludes 15 on soulframe.com | | Hub catalog | Bumped to P15 — unverified drops marked; confirm in-game | | Full patch write-up | Preludes 15 update notes |

New dedicated guides (P15)

| Topic | Guide | |-------|--------| | Chordstone Refine / Cast | Chordstone refining | | Player trading | Trading | | Totems & talismans | Totems P15 | | Turret Jotar siege | Turret Jotar | | Ode'n convoys | Ode'n Caelam | | Zenith Noble rotation | Zenith Noble weapons | | Mockery combat | Mockery P15 | | Omen Beast Graces | Omen Beast & Graces | | Pact Art renames | Pact Arts P15 | | Life Elixirs | Life Elixirs | | Pigwen Skerry | Pigwen Skerry |

What changed in one sitting

Loot & crafting (biggest shift)

Most weapons drop fully built with Craftwork and Tempers — preview on the ground before pickup.
3-star paths split: Marrow's Bane, Gathannan, etc. still use fragments → craft; Purity drops whole from Mendicant King, then Reforge (instant). Forged results get random Craftwork.
Refine favourites at Tuvalkane with Chordstones (craft Lampyrites from sieges, Cogah, chests).
See farming routes and Chordstone.

Virtues

Virtue Lith removed — adjust Courage / Spirit / Grace free per loadout in Arsenal → Virtues.
Virtues explained

Social

Player trading at Enclaves and World Trees (crafted gear, runes, totems, resources — not Arcs).
Dispatches in-game mail.
Multiplayer & co-op · Trading

New content

Weapons: Veilk, Ilverac, Vrusht-IX
Siege: Turret Jotar
Foe: Ode'n Caelam convoy drones
Island: Pigwen Skerry

Systems

Totems reworked — tied to Virtues, Runes, and Smites; old totems → Harmony currency.
Sieges — random objectives and hazards; objective clears can replace full enemy wipes for S-rank.
Cogah — enemies start at level 50 and scale with party size.
Life Elixirs — percentage heal + HoT (damage stops HoT).

Migration notes (official + hub)

Existing crafted weapons become Stock and can be refined.
Do not mass-delete old fragments until you read official patch notes.
Oden & Tempering — metal loop still relevant; refinement uses Chordstones in P15.

Official sources

Guides in this stage

Compare walkthroughs tagged as Getting started; this page is highlighted.

Guide	Read time	Tags
How to Choose a Pact	8 min read	pact · virtue · build
Beginner's guide	10 min read	basics · pact · nightfold
Combat Mechanics & Virtue System	15 min read	virtue · parry · dodge
Soulframe Boss Mechanics — Smite, Stagger & Co-op Scaling	7 min read	boss · smite · co-op
Soulframe Beginner Tips — 10 Best Practices	5 min read	basics · tips
How Virtues Work in Soulframe	5 min read	virtue · system
How Leveling Works in Soulframe	5 min read	leveling · progression
How to Unlock Tuvalkane the Blacksmith	4 min read	tuvalkane · crafting
Reveal Map Names · History Motes	4 min read	exploration · motes
All Pacts in Soulframe and Their Skills	6 min read	pact · arcanic
Dermak Undercity Dungeon Guide	5 min read	dungeon · dermak · early-game
How to Find a Party in Soulframe (4-Player Co-op)	5 min read	multiplayer · co-op · party
Preludes 15 Gods & Ghosts — What Changed	6 min read	patch · preludes-15 · loot
How to Join Soulframe Preludes (Access & Keys)	4 min read	access · keys · install
Soulframe Controls & Keybinds (KB+M, Aim Assist)	4 min read	controls · keybinds · settings
Life Elixirs in Preludes 15	5 min read	consumable · healing · p15

Related guides

From catalog relations — follow-up topics for this guide.

Getting startedBeginner's guide10 min read EndgameChordstone Refining Guide (Preludes 15)8 min read EndgameMaterial Farming Routes12 min read Getting startedLife Elixirs in Preludes 155 min read Mockery Enemies in Preludes 157 min read Getting startedHow to Find a Party in Soulframe (4-Player Co-op)5 min read EndgameSoulframe Oden Tempering Guide — Nightfold Weapon Upgrades10 min read Omen Beast & Ancestor Graces (Preludes 15)6 min read Pact Arts Renames in Preludes 156 min read EndgameRunes & Enchanting Guide (Nightfold, Joinery & Chordstones)6 min read Totems & Talismans in Preludes 1510 min read Player Trading Guide (Preludes 15)6 min read EndgameSiege of Turret Jotar Guide6 min read All guides →

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?

Preludes 15 Gods & Ghosts — What Changed

Preludes 15 Gods & Ghosts — What Changed

Status (June 2026)

New dedicated guides (P15)

What changed in one sitting

Loot & crafting (biggest shift)

Virtues

Social

New content

Systems

Migration notes (official + hub)

Official sources

Guides in this stage

Related guides

Frequently Asked Questions

Next steps

Preludes 15 Gods & Ghosts — What Changed

Preludes 15 Gods & Ghosts — What Changed

Status (June 2026)

New dedicated guides (P15)

What changed in one sitting

Loot & crafting (biggest shift)

Virtues

Social

New content

Systems

Migration notes (official + hub)

Official sources

Guides in this stage

Related guides

Frequently Asked Questions

Next steps