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

Juniper

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 Sirin hybrid bow (5 Spirit / 7 Grace) — earliest dual-virtue ranged weapon with 6% smite
Interact with Juniper Echo Stones at 3 map locations for a fully-built bow; or craft 3 fragments at Tuvalkane
Compare Maestro (13 Spirit) for higher Spirit-gated Sirin routes; Refine with Chordstones at Tuvalkane

Juniper is an Uncommon Sirin hybrid bow requiring 5 Spirit and 7 Grace, making it the earliest accessible dual-virtue ranged weapon for Spirit-invested Sirin builds in Preludes 15. With 45 base ATK, 24 stagger, and an impressive 6% smite chance, it punches above its Uncommon tier. The primary farm method is unique: Juniper Echo Stones at three map locations — pond NE of Curlail, Rivernest woods, and Pensives orchard — grant a fully-built bow on interaction (known as Music Shrines on the wiki). This makes Juniper one of the few weapons obtainable without fragment crafting. Legacy Envoys with pre-P15 fragments can still craft 3 fragments at Tuvalkane. Occasional whole drops from Collector Crates and Hark The Collector operations supplement the Echo Stone route. In P15, ground previews can be dismantled at Nightfold and Refined at Tuvalkane with Chordstones. The lore describes Juniper as Grandfather's bow, hewn from a sacred tree, with living wood that grows arrows and Salz Agate stones bridging realms between man and Fey. Compare Maestro (13 Spirit) for higher Spirit-gated Sirin routes.

Grandfather's bow. So named after the sacred tree from which she was hewn. She is twisted fair of living wood like her sister bow, Dhonu. Even her quiver breaths life. Charmed, she grows arrows near as fast as Grandfather can loose them. Though these days, they both grow slower. On either end, the curling boughs wrap 'round a Salz Agate. This precious stone was once believed to bridge the realms between man and Fey. Much like their master.

How to Get · 6 Ways to Obtain Juniper

Farm reference

Uncommon bow (45 ATK, 6% smite). 3 fragments from Hark/Collector.
See juniper-vs-thistle and avex-vs-juniper compare notes.

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 3 fragments — Operation: Hark, The Collector; Echo Stone or Collector Crate

Route B · Craft

Craft at Tuvalkane — Scrap Steel×15, Whisprig×25, Gossamer Quartz×20 + 2500 Dracs (4h)

Route C · Drop

Upgrade from Thistle; compare Blitzel (12 Grace) or rare Avex after virtues climb

Route D · Drop

Container: Collector Crate — Preludes 15 · Whole weapon (preview on ground)

Route E · Drop

Container: Echo Stone — Whole weapon — interact with Juniper Echo Stone (Preludes 15) · Whole weapon (Echo Stone / Music Shrine)

Route F · Drop

Operation: Hark, The Collector — Preludes 15 · Whole weapon (preview on ground)

Craft materials

Fragments: 3
Craft time: 4h
Price: 2,500 Dracs
Required virtue: 5 7

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
JuniperThis page	45	113	24	6%	Uncommon	5 7
Blitzel	47	118	24	2%	Uncommon	12
Avex	45	113	36	4%	Rare	13 11
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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What is Virtue attunement?

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Juniper

Uncommon Sirin hybrid bow (5 Spirit / 7 Grace) — earliest dual-virtue ranged weapon with 6% smite

Interact with Juniper Echo Stones at 3 map locations for a fully-built bow; or craft 3 fragments at Tuvalkane

Compare Maestro (13 Spirit) for higher Spirit-gated Sirin routes; Refine with Chordstones at Tuvalkane

Grandfather's bow. So named after the sacred tree from which she was hewn. She is twisted fair of living wood like her sister bow, Dhonu. Even her quiver breaths life. Charmed, she grows arrows near as fast as Grandfather can loose them. Though these days, they both grow slower. On either end, the curling boughs wrap 'round a Salz Agate. This precious stone was once believed to bridge the realms between man and Fey. Much like their master.