Rook vs Rostrum

Q: Which is better, Rook or Rostrum in Soulframe?

Rook (Courage, 44 base attack (Courage virtue)) and Rostrum (Grace, 37 base attack (Grace virtue)) serve different builds. Rostrum has higher listed base attack (37 vs 44), 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 Rook and Rostrum in Soulframe?

Rook: Polearms, Courage virtue, 44 base attack (Courage virtue). Rostrum: Short Blades, Grace virtue, 37 base attack (Grace virtue). Drops: Rook from Corrupted Stag (night) (Kill at night, north of Mines of Borrow or Salzbrim); Rostrum from Enemy drops (Fragments from enemies in Midrath). Rarity: Rook Uncommon, Rostrum Uncommon.

Q: Which pacts work best with Rook vs Rostrum?

Rook: Tethren, Ode Tempest, Mora's Hand, Bromius, Wyld Tethren. Rostrum: Sirin, Duelo, Wyld Sirin.

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

Rook

Courage

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Rostrum

Grace

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Weapon comparison

Catalogue stats and decision dimensions for these two weapons.

Different types: Polearms vs Short Blades

Stat	Rook	Rostrum
Type Weapon class and moveset family.	Polearms	Short Blades
Virtue Required virtue alignment for effective use.	Courage	Grace
Rarity Catalogue rarity tier when listed.	Uncommon	Uncommon
Base attack Listed base attack from our catalogue.	44	37
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, Rook or Rostrum in Soulframe?

What is the difference between Rook and Rostrum in Soulframe?

Which pacts work best with Rook vs Rostrum?

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