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 (F2P) fantasy action RPG developed by Digital Extremes, the creators of Warframe. Set on the isle of Midrath, it focuses on deliberate melee combat, somber exploration, and co-op play during the Preludes pre-alpha on PC.

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 · Uncommon · 24 Jul 2026

Blitzel

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.

Uncommon Ode'n Sinecure bow (12 Grace) — pure-Grace ranged weapon with lightning charged shots
Farm fragments from Flayed Reaper or Sinecure patrols; craft 2 fragments at Tuvalkane with Knotwood and Sappheline
Stepping stone to Avex on hybrid routes; shares farms with Falx for efficient multi-target farming

Blitzel is an Uncommon Ode'n Sinecure bow gated at 12 Grace, serving as the primary pure-Grace ranged weapon before upgrading to Avex. With 47 base ATK, 24 stagger, and 2% smite chance, it delivers reliable lightning-charged burst damage. Farm fragments from Flayed Reaper (whole drops and fragments), Gruul Seeker Ruthos, or Sinecure patrol foes like Elite Scout and Gruulseeker. Container drops include Polearm Racks. The Blitzel farm shares routes with Falx (Long Blade) and Avex (Rare bow), making Flayed Reaper an efficient multi-target farm. Craft 2 fragments at Tuvalkane with Knotwood and Sappheline (10h craft time). The Organ world event provides additional drop opportunities when towers are active. Purchase from Avakot for 220 Dracs as a fallback. On pure Grace Sirin routes, Blitzel is the stepping stone before Avex unlocks at Courage 13. Compare Juniper if you want an earlier Spirit hybrid at 5/7 virtues instead. The lightning charged-shot burst excels against grouped Sinecure patrols.

A finely balanced bow of Ode'n make. Invented shortly after the Alcan conquest. Taking amusement from the Dendrit hunters' primitive weapon of choice, Ode'n blademakers crafted the Blitzel from the many discarded bows littering the late battlefield. Thus, a new addition to the Sinecure Armamentarium.

How to Get · 12 Ways to Obtain Blitzel

Farm reference

Uncommon bow (47 ATK, 12 Grace). Flayed Reaper fragments.
See avex-vs-blitzel compare note.

P15 acquisition

P15: In Midrath most drops preview whole on the ground — pick up, then Refine at Tuvalkane with Chordstones. See Chordstone refining · Preludes 15 notes

Preludes 15 · community-verified

Route A · Drop

Farm Flayed Reaper (or Cogah) — 2 Blitzel fragments on Sinecure patrols

Route B · Craft

Craft at Tuvalkane — Scrap Steel×25, Knotwood×25, Sappheline×8 + 2500 Dracs (10h)

Route C · Drop

Alternate: The Organ when live; Ruthos/Scouts. Chase Avex when Courage+Grace gates open

Route D · Drop

Container: Polearm Rack — Preludes 15 · Whole weapon (preview on ground)

Route E · Drop

Foe: Flayed Reaper — Preludes 15 · Whole weapon (preview on ground)

Route F · Drop

Foe: Flayed Reaper (Cogah) — Preludes 15 · Whole weapon (preview on ground)

Route 7 · Drop

Foe: Gruul Seeker Ruthos — Preludes 15 · Whole weapon (preview on ground)

Route 8 · Drop

Foe: Ode'n Wardog — Preludes 15 · Whole weapon (preview on ground)

Route 9 · Drop

Foe: Sinecure Elite Scout — Preludes 15 · Whole weapon (preview on ground)

Route 10 · Drop

Foe: Sinecure Gruulseeker — Preludes 15 · Whole weapon (preview on ground)

Route 11 · Drop

Foe: Sinecure Scout — Preludes 15 · Whole weapon (preview on ground)

Route 12 · Drop

Avakot merchant (220 Dracs, qty 1) — Preludes 15 · Whole weapon (preview on ground)

Craft materials

Fragments: 2
Craft time: 10h
Price: 2,500 Dracs
Required virtue: 12

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
BlitzelThis page	47	118	24	2%	Uncommon	12
Avex	45	113	36	4%	Rare	13 11
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?

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Blitzel

Uncommon Ode'n Sinecure bow (12 Grace) — pure-Grace ranged weapon with lightning charged shots

Farm fragments from Flayed Reaper or Sinecure patrols; craft 2 fragments at Tuvalkane with Knotwood and Sappheline

Stepping stone to Avex on hybrid routes; shares farms with Falx for efficient multi-target farming

A finely balanced bow of Ode'n make. Invented shortly after the Alcan conquest. Taking amusement from the Dendrit hunters' primitive weapon of choice, Ode'n blademakers crafted the Blitzel from the many discarded bows littering the late battlefield. Thus, a new addition to the Sinecure Armamentarium.