After the Tau Update, Nokko of Warframe has arrived as the 62nd playable frame, as Digital Extreme’s popular RPG brings a fresh twist to the battlefield with Nokko Warframe mushroom-themed abilities. This spore-covered Warframe focuses on offense, letting you throw toxic spores at enemies while summoning small fungi allies to help out. To make the most of Nokko Warframe, you’ll need the right setup.
Here’s the best Nokko of Warframe build to maximize his strength and survive the toughest missions.
Best Nokko of Warframe Build
Nokko works best with high Ability Range and Ability Strength, much like other nuker-style Warframes. This build sacrifices some Efficiency, but thanks to Nokko’s second ability, you’ll rarely run out of Energy. The only time this becomes an issue is when fighting Nullifiers, who can block your abilities.
If you’d prefer a more Energy-efficient setup or don’t like relying on mushrooms for energy recovery, there are alternative mods listed below to adjust the playstyle.
Best Mods for Nokko Warframe Build
| Mod Name | Effect | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Growing Power (Aura) | On Status Effect with Weapon: Squad gains +25% Ability Strength for 6s | Corrosive Projection (for armor stripping) |
| Power Drift | +15% Ability Strength, +30% Knockdown Resistance | Cunning Drift |
| Archon Continuity | +55% Ability Duration; Toxin abilities also apply Corrosive | Regular Continuity if you don’t have Archon |
| Stretch | +45% Ability Range | None |
| Overextended | +90% Ability Range, -60% Ability Strength | None |
| Primed Flow | +185% Energy Max | Regular Flow |
| Augur Secrets | +24% Ability Strength | Primed Redirection or Adaptation for defense |
| Umbral Intensify | +44% Ability Strength | Regular Intensify |
| Blind Rage | +99% Ability Strength, -55% Efficiency | Intensify or Precision Intensify for less Energy drain |
| Augur Reach | +30% Ability Range | Primed Redirection or Adaptation for durability |
Recommended Arcanes for Nokko Warframe
- Molt Augmented: Gain +0.24% Ability Strength per kill (up to 250 stacks).
- Arcane Aegis (Optional): 3% chance to boost Shield Recharge by +30% for 12 seconds when Shields take damage.
Best Archon Shards Setup
To get the most out of Nokko, use this shard combo:
- 2x Emerald Archon Shards: Use Corrosive if you have Archon Continuity, otherwise go with Toxin.
- 2x Crimson Archon Shards: Boost Ability Strength.
- 1x Amber Archon Shard: Increases Casting Speed (or swap for another Crimson to gain even more Strength or Duration).
Tauforged shards are ideal but not required — think of them as a luxury upgrade.
Nokko Warframe Playstyle Guide
To play Nokko of Warframe effectively, you’ll rely on his abilities to keep Energy flowing and enemies melting under spore damage. Follow this rotation for best results:
- Cast the 2nd Ability twice and jump on the mushroom to fill up your Energy.
- Use the 1st Ability several times (around 4 casts) in different spots to spread Viral procs.
- Spam the 4th Ability to wipe out enemies around you — it works best when your mushrooms are spread across the map.
- Repeat the rotation to keep constant pressure on enemies.
- Use the 3rd Ability to heal or reposition when you’re in danger. Mushrooms spawned by your 1st or 2nd Ability can help you escape or recover.
Helminth Recommendations
If you want to replace one of Nokko’s abilities, the 3rd Ability is the best choice to subsume, as it doesn’t add much offensive value. Here are the top Helminth abilities to consider:
- Roar (Rhino) – Increases all damage output.
- Gloom (Sevagoth) – Slows enemies and provides healing.
- Nourish (Grendel) – Boosts Energy regeneration and adds Viral damage.
- Larva (Nidus) – Groups enemies together for easier nukes.
And that’s all you need to know about Nokko of Warframe and the best build. For more Warframe content, stay tuned to RetroNoob.
