Question 1

How many weapons are in Soulframe?

Accepted Answer

Soulframe Hub currently lists **51** published weapons for Preludes 14, spanning swords, bows, magick staves, shields, and new rapier lines. The table is filterable by Virtue attunement so you can shortlist realistic mains before you invest rare materials.

Question 2

Can I use any weapon with any Pact?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is Virtue attunement?

Accepted Answer

Every weapon is attuned to one or more Virtues. Investing Virtue Points into the matching Virtue increases that weapon's damage output.

Question 4

How many weapons can I equip at once?

Accepted Answer

You can equip one primary weapon and one sidearm simultaneously.

Question 5

Can I upgrade weapons?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bring weapon fragments and materials to Tuvalkane in the Nightfold to craft and upgrade weapons. Higher-tier recipes require Bond Level 3.

Question 6

What is a Joinery?

Accepted Answer

Since Preludes 14, Joineries enhance a weapon's Virtue attunement, providing 1 to 3 Virtue Attunement pips depending on the Joinery type.

Question 7

How do I get weapon fragments?

Accepted Answer

Fragments drop from enemies, quest rewards, and Siege events. Collect enough fragments, then craft the full weapon at Tuvalkane.

Question 8

What is a Rune?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is a Totem?

Accepted Answer

Totems are passive bonuses applied to weapons. They are obtained by charming or rescuing animals in the world.

Question 10

Can I mix weapons of different Virtues?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

What are Rapiers?

Accepted Answer

Rapiers are a weapon type added in Preludes 14 with their own unique moveset. The signature weapons are Navalha and Espadarte.

Question 12

What is Gossamer Quartz and how do I farm it?

Accepted Answer

Gossamer Quartz is a key crafting material. The most reliable source is Crypts of the Circade (50% drop from sarcophagi with a Crypt Key). It also drops from rare chests and broken statue repairs.

Question 13

What is Virtue attunement in Soulframe?

Accepted Answer

Virtue attunement tags each weapon with Courage, Spirit, or Grace scaling. Invest points in the matching Virtue—and align your Pact—to reach full damage; mismatched gear still works but hits softer.

Question 14

How many weapon types are in Soulframe?

Accepted Answer

Preludes 14 tracks nine families on Soulframe Hub: Long Blades, Short Blades, Greatswords, Polearms, Rapiers, Bows, Magick, Shields, and Flyblades—51 published weapons in total.

Question 15

How do you get weapons in Soulframe?

Accepted Answer

Farm weapon fragments from enemies, quests, and Sieges, then craft the full weapon at Tuvalkane in the Nightfold. Rare recipes need Bond Level 3 plus mats such as Gossamer Quartz.

Question 16

What is the best weapon for beginners in Soulframe?

Accepted Answer

Spirit starters often use Gwylen for safe range; Courage melee players lean on Wulder. Pick a weapon whose Virtue matches your Pact before spending early quartz upgrades.

Question 17

What are Virtues in Soulframe?

Accepted Answer

Virtues are Courage, Spirit, and Grace—three attribute lanes that raise weapon damage and Arcanic power when they match your Pact, weapons, and Virtue Prism choices.

Question 18

What is Soulframe?

Accepted Answer

Soulframe is a free-to-play third-person action RPG developed by Digital Extremes, the creators of Warframe. It is set on the isle of Midrath and focuses on melee combat, exploration, and co-op play.

Question 19

What is Preludes?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Is Soulframe free to play?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the final version will be free to play. During Preludes, access is available via weekly invite emails or by purchasing a Founders Pack.

Question 21

How do I join Preludes?

Accepted Answer

Sign up on the official website at soulframe.com. Digital Extremes sends out 2,000 invite emails per week. You can also gain instant access by purchasing a Founders Pack.

Question 22

Is Soulframe only on PC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Preludes is PC-only. Digital Extremes plans to bring Soulframe to Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 once it exits alpha.

Question 23

When will Soulframe officially release?

Accepted Answer

There is no confirmed release date. According to Digital Extremes: 'We plan to remain in Preludes for as long as it takes. When it feels right and ready, we'll begin the next chapter.'

Question 24

Will progress be reset?

Accepted Answer

No mandatory resets since Preludes 11. Digital Extremes has committed to preserving progress, though major updates may still require adjustments with advance notice.

Question 25

Can I stream or share gameplay?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are no restrictions on streaming, posting, or sharing Soulframe Preludes content.

Question 26

Is Soulframe related to Warframe?

Accepted Answer

They share the same developer, Digital Extremes, but Soulframe is a completely separate game. No Warframe experience is required.

Question 27

Where can I give feedback or report bugs?

Accepted Answer

You can post on the official forums at forums.soulframe.com or join the Discord at discord.gg/playsoulframe.

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