Needleseye vs Vrusht-IX

Q: Which is better, Needleseye or Vrusht-IX in Soulframe?

Needleseye leads on base attack (63 vs 60) for Courage builds. Favor Needleseye for damage; choose Vrusht-IX if you prefer Heavy or its drop path.

Q: What is the difference between Needleseye and Vrusht-IX?

Needleseye: Heavy, Courage. 63 base attack (Courage). Vrusht-IX: Heavy, Courage. 60 base attack (Courage). Drops: Needleseye from Zenith Wares (Purchase with Arcs (230 Arcs)); Vrusht-IX from Sinecure Elite Soldier (Mace) (Foe). Rarity: Needleseye Uncommon, Vrusht-IX Common. Stagger: Needleseye 74, Vrusht-IX —.

Q: Which pacts work best with Needleseye vs Vrusht-IX?

Needleseye: Tethren, Ode Tempest, Mora's Hand, Bromius, Wyld Tethren. Vrusht-IX: no linked pacts in our catalogue yet—confirm virtue and pact before committing.

Soulframe Needleseye vs Vrusht-IX comparison — stats, unlock requirements, drop sources and pact fit. Find out which weapon suits your build.

Needleseye

Heavy · Courage · Uncommon

A Greatsword associated with the Ode Tempest Pact. Purchasable from Zenith for 230 Arcs. Soulframe Hub catalog note (Preludes 15): Needleseye is a Heavy aligned to courage builds. Whole-weapon drops may include Craftwork and Tempers — preview before pickup. Pair with Chordstone refining and siege Lampyrite routes when upgrading endgame kits. Confirm exact farms on this weapon page and in your client after hotfixes.

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Vrusht-IX

Heavy · Courage · Common

An Ode'n morningstar wielded by Elite Sinecure Mace Soldiers. Drops fully built with Craftwork and Tempers in Preludes 15. Soulframe Hub catalog note (Preludes 15): Vrusht-IX is a Heavy aligned to courage builds. Whole-weapon drops may include Craftwork and Tempers — preview before pickup. Pair with Chordstone refining and siege Lampyrite routes when upgrading endgame kits. Confirm exact farms on this weapon page and in your client after hotfixes.

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Stat comparison

Catalogue stats from our database. Green highlights apply only when both weapons share the same type and virtue path.

Same type: Heavy movesets

Needleseye vs Vrusht-IX
Stat	Needleseye	Vrusht-IX
Type Weapon class and moveset family.	Heavy	Heavy
Virtue path Primary virtue alignment for effective use.	Courage	Courage
Attunement Virtues this weapon can scale with.	Courage	Courage
Virtue requirement Minimum virtue investment to wield effectively.	18	18
Rarity Catalogue rarity tier when listed.	Uncommon	Common
Base attack Listed base attack from our catalogue.	63	60
Charged attack Listed charged heavy attack value.	126	—
Stagger Stagger damage on heavy attacks.	74	—
Smite chance Chance to trigger smite on heavy attacks.	5%	8%
Craft cost Materials and Dracs from our catalogue.	Scrap Brass×20, Scrap Steel×20… + 2500 Dracs	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Needleseye or Vrusht-IX in Soulframe?

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Which pacts work best with Needleseye vs Vrusht-IX?

Next steps

Acquisition notes reflect Preludes 15 catalog lastVerified dates. Unverified drops are marked on each weapon page. Preludes 15 patch notes.

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