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.

Polearms · Uncommon · 24 Jul 2026

Rook

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 Spirit polearm (11 Spirit) — club-and-spear rookblade with exceptional 60 stagger
Farm 2 fragments from Hark The Collector or Dendrit Chests in Glades; forge at Tuvalkane
Highest stagger among Spirit weapons; ideal for boss stun-locking in Oscelda and Garren Rood builds

Rook is an Uncommon Spirit polearm requiring 11 Spirit, designed as a club-and-spear hybrid (rookblade) favored by towering Knightmaidens and now wielded by Thralls. With 65 base ATK, 60 stagger, 130 charged attack, and 2% smite, it delivers the highest raw stagger among Spirit weapons — ideal for crowd control and boss stun-locking in Oscelda and Garren Rood builds. Farm 2 fragments from Hark The Collector operation or Dendrit Chests in the Glades. Forge at Tuvalkane. Purchase from Avakot for 215 Dracs. Rook is the premium Spirit polearm for mid-game content, bridging to higher-tier Spirit options. The 60 stagger stat is exceptional for its tier, enabling repeated knockdown loops against Omen beasts and elite foes. The charged attack at 130 damage is devastating when timed during stagger windows. The lore describes the wrought iron rookblade as both club and spear — such polearms littered the fields of Dendria after the dread song rang, now held by the Thrall. Pairs well with Oscelda magick builds that need a melee swap for Spirit-attuned physical damage. Effective in Hark The Collector farming rotations and Dendrit Glades content where Spirit damage is prioritized.

The wrought iron rookblade is both club and spear. A favourite amongst the towering Knightmaidens, such polearms littered the fields of Dendria after the dread song rang. Now they are held by the Thrall.

How to Get · 7 Ways to Obtain Rook

Farm reference

Uncommon polearm (65 ATK, 60 stagger, 11 Spirit). Hark/Collector route.
See gathannan-vs-rook 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 2 fragments — Operation: Hark, The Collector; Dendrit Chest (Glades) or Collector Crate

Route B · Craft

Craft at Tuvalkane — Scrap Iron×25, Ichor×20, Silistyt×20 + 2500 Dracs (10h)

Route C · Drop

Shares Collector route with Juniper bow; upgrade to Gathannan at 19 Spirit. Zenith (215 Dracs)

Route D · Drop

Container: Collector Crate — Preludes 15 · Weapon fragment

Route E · Drop

Container: Dendrit Chest (Glades) — Preludes 15 · Weapon fragment

Route F · Drop

Operation: Hark, The Collector — Preludes 15 · Weapon fragment

Route 7 · Drop

Avakot merchant (215 Dracs, qty 1) — Preludes 15 · Weapon fragment (Wares of Zenith purchase)

Craft materials

Fragments: 2
Craft time: 10h
Price: 2,500 Dracs
Required virtue: 11

Polearms 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
RookThis page	65	130	60	2%	Uncommon	11
Gathannan	69	138	52	4%	Rare	19
Duhk Halic	66	132	46	4%	Uncommon	12
Vasp-IV	65	130	46	5%	Common	13
Veilk	59	118	60	5%	Uncommon	13

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Rook

Uncommon Spirit polearm (11 Spirit) — club-and-spear rookblade with exceptional 60 stagger

Farm 2 fragments from Hark The Collector or Dendrit Chests in Glades; forge at Tuvalkane

Highest stagger among Spirit weapons; ideal for boss stun-locking in Oscelda and Garren Rood builds

The wrought iron rookblade is both club and spear. A favourite amongst the towering Knightmaidens, such polearms littered the fields of Dendria after the dread song rang. Now they are held by the Thrall.