Since Preludes 14, Joineries enhance a weapon's Virtue attunement, providing 1 to 3 Virtue Attunement pips depending on the Joinery type.

Since Preludes 14, Runes activate on a Heavy Attack. Smiting enemies banks a charge that you can use to trigger the Rune effect at will.

Totems are passive bonuses applied to weapons. They are obtained by charming or rescuing animals in the world.

Rapiers are a weapon type added in Preludes 14 with their own unique moveset. The signature weapons are Navalha and Espadarte.

Soulframe is a free-to-play third-person action RPG developed by Digital Extremes, the creators of Warframe. It is set on the isle of Midrath and focuses on melee combat, exploration, and co-op play.

Preludes is Digital Extremes' name for Soulframe's current pre-alpha phase. It's an early, evolving version of the game that players can experience as it's built openly alongside the community.

Bows · Rare · 29 Jun 2026

Avex

Q: How many weapons are in Soulframe?

Soulframe Hub covers all Soulframe weapons across 9 types, filterable by Virtue attunement. Updated for Preludes 15.

Q: Can I use any weapon with any Pact?

Yes—you can equip any weapon regardless of Pact, but **Virtue attunement** still governs damage scaling. A Pact only gates your three Arcanic skills; mismatched weapons work, yet they feel weaker until you align Virtue Points with the weapon's Courage, Spirit, or Grace lane.

Q: What is Virtue attunement?

Every weapon is attuned to one or more Virtues. Investing Virtue Points into the matching Virtue increases that weapon's damage output.

Q: How many weapons can I equip at once?

You can equip one primary weapon and one sidearm simultaneously.

Q: Can I upgrade weapons?

Yes. Bring weapon fragments and materials to Tuvalkane in the Nightfold to craft and upgrade weapons. Higher-tier recipes require Bond Level 3.

Q: How do I get weapon fragments?

Fragments drop from enemies, quest rewards, and Siege events. Collect enough fragments, then craft the full weapon at Tuvalkane.

Q: Can I mix weapons of different Virtues?

Yes. You can equip any weapon regardless of Virtue, but mismatched attunement will result in lower damage. Experienced players often swap weapons based on enemy resistances.

Ode'n boundbow (Courage 13 + Grace 11). Rare bow from Flayed Reaper / Nimrod fragments; Thistle upgrade path.

A steel-studded boundbow of Ode’n technology. Spider wire bound tight ‘round orbiting pulleys. Clicking cranks spin with the power of planets. Sinecure hunters boast of Avex’s charged shot, powerful enough to puncture through a doe to kill the fawn behind her, with arrows so sturdy they are wielded as daggers.

How to Get · 10 Ways to Obtain Avex

Farm reference

Rare bow (45 ATK, Courage 13 + Grace 11). 3 fragments.
See avex-vs-thistle compare note.

P15 acquisition

P15: This weapon still uses the 3★ fragment → craft route, not whole ground previews. See Farming routes (3★ exceptions).

Preludes 15 · community-verified

Route A · Drop

Farm 3 fragments — Flayed Reaper, Discharged Nimrod, or Ruthos (Cogah tables too)

Route B · Craft

Craft at Tuvalkane — Scrap Brass×15, Corrupt Onyx×15, Petrified Ichor×6 + 3500 Dracs (20h)

Route C · Drop

Alternate: The Organ event; Zenith merchant (240 Dracs)

Route D · Drop

Foe: Discharged Nimrod — Avakot (Preludes 15) · Weapon fragment

Route E · Drop

Foe: Discharged Nimrod (Cogah) — Avakot (Preludes 15) · Weapon fragment

Route F · Drop

Foe: Flayed Reaper — Avakot (Preludes 15) · Weapon fragment

Route 7 · Drop

Foe: Flayed Reaper (Cogah) — Avakot (Preludes 15) · Weapon fragment

Route 8 · Drop

Foe: Gruul Seeker Ruthos — Avakot (Preludes 15) · Weapon fragment

Route 9 · Drop

Foe: Gruul Seeker Ruthos (Cogah) — Avakot (Preludes 15) · Weapon fragment

Route 10 · Drop

Avakot merchant (240 Dracs, qty 1) — Avakot (Preludes 15) · Weapon fragment (Wares of Zenith purchase)

Craft materials

Fragments: 3
Craft time: 20h
Price: 3,500 Dracs
Required virtue: 13 11

Bows comparison

Side-by-side stats for weapons in the same slot — pick the best fit for your build.

← Swipe horizontally for full comparison →

Weapon	Base ATK	Charged ATK	Stagger	Smite	Rarity	Required virtue
AvexThis page	45	113	36	4%	Rare	13 11
Blitzel	47	118	24	2%	Uncommon	12
Juniper	45	113	24	6%	Uncommon	5 7
Maestro	45	113	24	5%	Uncommon	13
The Starling	45	113	24	6%	Uncommon	7
Thistle	44	110	18	5%	Common	None

Frequently Asked Questions

How many weapons are in Soulframe?

Can I use any weapon with any Pact?

What is Virtue attunement?

How many weapons can I equip at once?

Can I upgrade weapons?

What is a Joinery?

How do I get weapon fragments?

What is a Rune?

What is a Totem?

Can I mix weapons of different Virtues?

What are Rapiers?

What is Gossamer Quartz and how do I farm it?

What is Virtue attunement in Soulframe?

How many weapon types are in Soulframe?

How do you get weapons in Soulframe?

What is the best weapon for beginners in Soulframe?

What are Virtues in Soulframe?

What is Soulframe?

What is Preludes?

Is Soulframe free to play?

How do I join Preludes?

Is Soulframe only on PC?

What are Soulframe PC system requirements?

Does Soulframe support multiplayer?

When will Soulframe officially release?

Will progress be reset?

Can I stream or share gameplay?

Is Soulframe related to Warframe?

Where can I give feedback or report bugs?

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