Warframe always delivers that sweet, sweet grind. Every Tenno knows the thrill of cracking open a Void Relic, hoping RNGesus blesses them with that last Prime part they’ve been chasing for weeks. As of 2026, this core loop hasn’t changed—it’s still the bread and butter of the game’s loot ecosystem, and mastering it can turn a casual player into a platinum-printing machine. Whether you’re a greenhorn fresh off the Orbiter or a veteran who eats Sorties for breakfast, understanding Void Relics inside and out is the key to unlocking some of the most powerful gear in the Origin System.

First things first—what the heck are these glowy little orbs? Void Relics are ancient Orokin artifacts that contain blueprints and components for Prime weapons, Warframes, and gear. Each relic has its own drop table, which you can inspect by hovering over it in your inventory. The rarer the bling, the lower the drop chance, naturally. The whole setup is tied to the Prime Vault, a rotating collection of items that get vaulted (i.e., retired from current drop pools) and later reintroduced. This means that when a certain Warframe or weapon gets vaulted, the relics holding its parts become temporarily unobtainable outside of player trading. It’s a real “feast or famine” situation—farm ’em while you can, or you’ll be coughing up serious platinum later.

Cracking ’em open: Void Fissures 101

To get your hands on that loot, you need to run Void Fissure missions. These are basically regular mission nodes with a twist: while you’re slaughtering enemies, they’ll occasionally drop a golden resource called Reactant. Grab ten of those bad boys, complete the mission, and your equipped relic cracks open like a piñata, spilling out one reward per player. Easy peasy, right? Well, not if you’re half asleep and miss the Reactant—there’s always that one squadmate who has to backtrack while the extraction timer ticks down.

You can access Void Relics from the in-game menu under Equipment > Void Relics. The selection rotates, so check back regularly. Some missions are endless (Defense, Survival, Interception), which means you can crack multiple relics in one sitting. Every fifth rotation in an endless Fissure also rewards you with a free relic just for sticking around—a neat little bonus that stacks up over time.

Farming relics like a boss

There’s no shortage of ways to stockpile relics. In fact, the game practically throws them at you if you know where to look. Some of the most effective farming methods include:

• Endless missions (Defense, Survival, Spy) – These are the bread and butter. Especially in the Void, where relic drops are juiced up.

• Void missions – Any mission node in the Void region has a high chance to drop relics, and it’s a nice, straightforward grind.

• Void Fissure endless missions – As mentioned, every fifth rotation reward gives a relic, so you’re literally earning relics while spending them.

• Elite Sanctuary Onslaught and Heist missions – For those who like a faster pace, these can be super efficient with the right squad.

• Syndicate packs – Rank up with syndicates like New Loka or the Perrin Sequence, and you can buy packs of three relics for standing. A great way to convert reputation into tangible loot.

• Steel Path trading – Visit Teshin in a Relay and swap 15 Steel Essence for a relic. It’s a solid option if you’re swimming in Essence.

• The Market – Desperate? You can buy relics straight-up for 20 Platinum each. But honestly, that’s a rookie move—save your plat for slots and fancy cosmetics.

• Player trading – The true endgame. Check community platforms to find that one vaulted relic you’re missing.

A pro tip from the vets: never run a Spy mission solo without a stealth frame like Ivara or Loki. You’ll thank yourself later when you aren’t chasing down a hysterical MBF (massive base failure). And for Survival, bring along a Nekros—his Desecrate ability makes enemies drop additional loot, including Reactant. It’s like bringing a shopping cart to a warehouse sale.

Refinement and the art of radiant hunting

Let’s be real: the drop chances on rare Prime parts are abysmal. That’s where refinement comes in clutch. Void Traces, which you collect automatically during Void Fissure missions, can be spent to upgrade a relic from Intact (base) to Exceptional, Flawless, and finally Radiant. Each tier bumps up the probability of the rare drop. The jump from Intact to Radiant is massive—going from a measly 2% to a much more palatable 10% for the rare slot. Still not a guarantee, but hey, it’s better than relying on blind luck.

Here’s where things get spicy. The smartest way to farm prime parts is to form a radshare squad—four players all equipping the same Radiant relic. This quadruples your chances to see that rare item at the reward screen, and if it pops, everyone gets a copy of the chosen item. It’s the epitome of “teamwork makes the dream work.” Proceed like this: tackle the rare parts first with radshares, then work your way down to the common ones. Common drops will appear sooner or later no matter what, so why waste traces on them?

Community tools are a godsend here. Sites like tenno.tools and warframe.market let you track which relics contain which parts, their average platinum value, and where to farm them. You can even set up alerts for specific items, so you’re never left in the dark. In 2026, these resources are more polished than ever, with real-time trading data that would make a stockbroker jealous.

The big picture

Void Relics aren’t just a loot system—they’re the heartbeat of Warframe’s player economy. Every new Prime Access introduces fresh relics, and every unvaulting brings old favorites roaring back. The cycle keeps the grind interesting, and the thrill of that radiant opening never gets old. Plus, with cross-save now fully established across PC, consoles, and even mobile devices, your relic stash follows you anywhere. So whether you’re on a high-end rig or a Nintendo Switch, the loot chase is always on.

Just remember: RNG is a fickle mistress. Some days you’ll snag a rare part on your first random intact relic, and other days you’ll burn through ten radshares without a sniff. That’s Warframe for ya—equal parts frustration and euphoria. Keep your cool, Tenno, and happy hunting.