Farming Orokin Vaults remains one of the most profitable and efficient methods for both beginners and seasoned veterans in Warframe. While this strategy has been known for years, the approach has evolved. This revisited guide aims to take you from clueless newcomer to platinum-grinding master, breaking down each aspect of the farm in digestible but thorough detail. Whether you’re hunting for corrupted mods for your own builds or planning to turn them into fast platinum, this is your one-stop deep dive.
What Are Orokin Vaults, and Why Should You Care?
Orokin Vaults are hidden treasure rooms found on Deimos (formerly the Derelict) tilesets. These mysterious, golden-accented vaults contain corrupted mods — incredibly powerful mods with both positive and negative stats. If you’re new and unsure why that’s valuable, corrupted mods are the backbone of countless top-tier builds, and better yet, they sell like hotcakes on the market. Each mod has unique uses, and most players want at least one of each, making them a consistent platinum generator.
But these Vaults don’t just hand over their riches. You’ll need Dragon Keys, which are crafted in your clan’s Orokin Lab. There are four types:
- Hobbled Key: -75% movement speed
- Bleeding Key: -75% health
- Decaying Key: -75% shields
- Extinguished Key: -75% damage output
To open a Vault, one of these keys is randomly required. That means solo players must carry all four, enduring every debuff at once. Groups can divide the load by each carrying a different key, reducing individual penalties.
Best Missions for Vault Hunting
Two missions stand out: Hepit (Capture) and Exterminate (unnamed). Capture is the go-to for beginners and veterans alike — it’s fast, simple, and efficient. Exterminate, though slightly slower due to its layout and occasional elevators, offers a solid alternative, especially for gathering extra resources.
If you’re new, start with Capture. It’s faster, easier to navigate, and ideal for corrupted mod farming. Once you’ve mastered the flow or need more materials like Orokin Cells and Mutagen Samples, then you can consider branching into Exterminate.
Farming in a Squad vs. Going Solo
Squad Farming is the most efficient approach. Use the Recruitment chat to form a team, or play with friends. With four players, each holds a different Dragon Key, minimizing the impact of the debuffs. Plus, more eyes = faster vault locating. It’s a smooth experience that streamlines mod acquisition.
But we know squad life isn’t always feasible. When nobody’s around or you just prefer the solo grind, Solo Farmingbecomes the focus — and that’s where this guide truly shines.
Solo Farming Tips (Beginner to Pro)
Soloing vaults means equipping all four Dragon Keys and dealing with their debilitating effects. But with the right Warframe and setup, you’ll barely feel the pain.
Beginner-Friendly Frames
- Rhino: The king of beginner vault runs. His Iron Skin shrugs off damage and isn’t affected by the Hobbled Key’s movement debuff during its invulnerability window.
- Nezha: Fast and durable with his shield and innate slide speed. Slightly squishier, but a solid pick.
- Volt: Great if modded right. Stack Sprint Speed and Efficiency to cast Speed consistently and mitigate movement penalties.
Notably, movement speed debuffs don’t affect bullet jumps or slides, so learning to bullet jump across maps makes almost any frame viable in a pinch.
If you’ve completed The War Within and unlocked your Operator, you gain access to Void Dash, which is entirely unaffected by Dragon Key debuffs. This is a game-changer for map traversal and makes even solo runs smoother.
Map Mastery: Vault Spawn Locations
Over time, you’ll learn to recognize where vaults like to hide. Here are some high-probability spots:
- Circular Room: Usually a vault underneath
- Start Room: Don’t skip checking it
- Corridors & Spirals: Frequently contain vaults
- Large Tree Room: A notorious hiding spot beneath stairs
- End of Maze-like Paths: Always double-check
If you don’t find a vault after a thorough sweep, don’t stress — extract and restart. Efficiency is key.
From Noob to Speedrunner: Titania Prime
Once you’ve made some platinum from selling corrupted mods, your next move is clear: Get Titania Prime.
She is, without exaggeration, the fastest Warframe in the game thanks to her Razorwing ability. With the Razorwing Blitz augment, every ability cast boosts her movement and fire rate — stacking up to four times. She’s so fast that players use the Hobbled Key on purpose to slow her down.
Her Dex Pixia exalted weapons rip through enemies, even with Extinguished Key active.
Recommended Titania Build:
- Mods: Razorwing Blitz (augment), Preparation, lots of Efficiency and Duration.
- Weapons: Focus on flat damage, crit chance, crit damage, and fire rate.
- Helminth Upgrade (Advanced): Subsumed Nova’s Neutron Star, use it in Razorwing form to break crates passively and farm resources while clearing enemies.
This setup turns Titania into a bullet-fast platinum machine. With mastery, you’ll complete missions in 1–2 minutes flat.
Market Tips and Mod Pricing
Eventually, you’ll start collecting duplicate mods. Always keep at least one of each, then sell the extras. Use warframe.market to check prices in real-time and avoid being undercut. While corrupted mods don’t sell for massive sums individually, they sell fast and often — perfect for consistent platinum income.
Final Words
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to maximize your platinum per hour, Orokin Vault farming is a timeless strategy. Start slow with Rhino, learn the vault layouts, and work your way toward Titania Prime for insane speed and efficiency. There’s no rush — just consistency.
Throw on a podcast, loop these missions, and watch your mod inventory — and platinum — grow. Farming corrupted mods is one of the smoothest, most enjoyable ways to earn currency in Warframe, and it never goes out of style.
Good luck out there, Tenno — and don’t forget to equip your keys!
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