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 · 20 Jul 2026

The Starling

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.

Sirin Founders bow requiring Grace 7 with pure Grace attunement. Obtained from the Wares of Sovereign vendor (Founders Collection) — not farmable from world containers or foes. The fast-draw moveset rewards rapid access shots, giving early Grace bow users a DPS edge before the Maestro Spirit grind unlocks higher-tier bows. Post-Preludes 15: 45 ATK, 113 charged damage, 6% smite chance. A craft backup path exists using Brass×20, Scrap Steel×20, Sappheline×8, and 2500 Dracs, but the primary acquisition remains the Founders Collection vendor purchase. Serves as a pack shortcut bridge weapon for Grace-focused ranged builds in early-to-mid game progression.

The feybow of Wyld legend. Strung taut with the golden eyelash of the Empress Alora, of spider silk weaver-wound. Stolen way 'fore it could be gifted. Such is the grace of the Starling Bow, its wind blades guarding the Sappheline orb from those who may steal it back. Enchanted by the grace of the rogue, Sirin, and the sacrifice of the Empress of Eldveil, both. Wield your ancestral arm with pride, child of Sirin.

How to Get · 4 Ways to Obtain The Starling

Farm reference

Uncommon bow (45 ATK, 7 Grace, 6% smite). Wares of Zenith only.
See maestro-vs-the-starling compare note.

P15 acquisition

P15: Founders Collection / Wares of Zenith purchase — refine owned copies at Tuvalkane. See Zenith noble weapons.

Preludes 15 · community-verified

Route A · Drop

Own Wyld Sirin or Paragon Founders Collection — unlock Wares of Sovereign vendor row

Route B · Craft

Craft at Blacksmith — Scrap Brass×20, Scrap Steel×20, Sappheline×8 + 2500 Dracs (1 fragment)

Route C · Drop

Free-to-play alt: farm **Juniper** (5 Spirit) then **Maestro** (13 Spirit) on Gourdo/Kabocha

Route D · Drop

Vendor: Wares of Sovereign (Founders Collection) — Preludes 15 · Vendor purchase (Founders Collection)

Craft materials

Fragments: 1
Price: 2,500 Dracs
Required virtue: 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
The StarlingThis page	45	113	24	6%	Uncommon	7
Blitzel	47	118	24	2%	Uncommon	12
Avex	45	113	36	4%	Rare	13 11
Juniper	45	113	24	6%	Uncommon	5 7
Maestro	45	113	24	5%	Uncommon	13
Thistle	44	110	18	5%	Common	None

Frequently Asked Questions

How many weapons are in Soulframe?

Can I use any weapon with any Pact?

What is Virtue attunement?

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What is a Rune?

What is a Totem?

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What are Rapiers?

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What is the best weapon for beginners in Soulframe?

What are Virtues in Soulframe?

What is Soulframe?

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The Starling

The feybow of Wyld legend. Strung taut with the golden eyelash of the Empress Alora, of spider silk weaver-wound. Stolen way 'fore it could be gifted. Such is the grace of the Starling Bow, its wind blades guarding the Sappheline orb from those who may steal it back. Enchanted by the grace of the rogue, Sirin, and the sacrifice of the Empress of Eldveil, both. Wield your ancestral arm with pride, child of Sirin.