Nettle vs The Alder

Q: Which is better, Nettle or The Alder in Soulframe?

Nettle (Grace, 33 base attack (Grace virtue)) and The Alder (Spirit, 40 base attack (Spirit virtue)) serve different builds. The Alder has higher listed base attack (40 vs 33), but virtue requirements differ. Choose the weapon that matches your pact and virtue investment rather than raw stats alone.

Q: What is the difference between Nettle and The Alder in Soulframe?

Nettle: Short Blades, Grace virtue, 33 base attack (Grace virtue). The Alder: Magick, Spirit virtue, 40 base attack (Spirit virtue). Drops: Nettle from Common drop (Fragments from basic enemies); The Alder from Nature-aligned sources (Fragments from nature-themed areas). Rarity: Nettle Common, The Alder Uncommon.

Q: Which pacts work best with Nettle vs The Alder?

Nettle: Sirin, Duelo, Wyld Sirin. The Alder: Oscelda, Garren Rood, Orengall, Wyld Oscelda.

Side-by-side Nettle vs The Alder comparison — damage, stagger, drop sources and pact compatibility. Find which weapon suits your build.

Nettle

Grace

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The Alder

Spirit

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Weapon comparison

Catalogue stats and decision dimensions for these two weapons.

Different types: Short Blades vs Magick

Stat	Nettle	The Alder
Type Weapon class and moveset family.	Short Blades	Magick
Virtue Required virtue alignment for effective use.	Grace	Spirit
Rarity Catalogue rarity tier when listed.	Common	Uncommon
Base attack Listed base attack from our catalogue.	33	40
Forgiveness How much margin for error the weapon allows.	—	—
Range Effective engagement distance.	—	—
Resource cost Materials needed to craft and upgrade.	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Nettle or The Alder in Soulframe?

What is the difference between Nettle and The Alder in Soulframe?

Which pacts work best with Nettle vs The Alder?

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