The Tektolyst Arcanes introduced alongside Tektolyst Artifacts add a new layer of Operator and Warframe synergy, allowing players to fine-tune builds around powerful conditional effects.
These Arcanes are designed to interact directly with Tauron Strike, Void Sling, and Operator combat, rewarding active playstyles and deliberate Focus School choices.
With five distinct Tektolyst Arcanes available, each offers specialized bonuses that cater to different combat roles, damage types, and long-term scaling strategies.
How To Get Tektolyst Arcanes?
Tektolyst Artifact Arcanes are primarily earned by defeating Commandeered Primes during Steel Path Perita Rebellion missions accessed through the Dark Refractory activity.
Repeatedly running these missions improves acquisition speed, since each defeated Commandeered Prime offers an independent chance to drop a Tektolyst Artifact Arcane.
For a more controlled approach, Perita Rebellion resources can be traded to Marie Leroux through her Browse Wares shop in La Cathédrale
All Tektolyst Arcanes
Zid-An Haras
Passively increases Warframe Ammo Efficiency by 8/16/24/32/40/48% for 30 seconds after using Tauron Strike and passively boosts Amp Ammo Efficiency by 3/6/9/12/15/18%.
Zid-An Osbok
Causes Void Sling to strip 5/10/15/20/25/30% of enemy Overguard and when the effect is active, gain 0.5x/1.0x/1.5x/2.0x/2.5x/3.0x Amp Critical Damage for 15 seconds.
Zid-An Asheir
Gain 1/2/3/4/5/6% Status Chance for all Warframe weapons for each enemy hit with Tauron Strike, up to 300% for 30 seconds. Also increases Tauron Strike Initial Charge by 3/6/9/12/15/18%
Zid-An Sek-Eel
Gain invisibility for 30 seconds after activating Tauron Strike. Passively increase Tauron Strike Charge Rate by 1.5/3/4.5/6/7.5/9%
Zid-An Uskos
Operator and Tauron Strike Kills provide 0.4/0.8/1.2/1.6/2.0/2.4% Heat Damage for Secondary Weapon for the duration of the mission. (Max 250%)
Accessing Tektolyst Artifacts
After obtaining your first Tektolyst Artifact, it can be accessed and upgraded through the Operator Equipment menu while managing your Operator loadout.
A Tektolyst Artifact will only appear in the Operator Equipment screen if the Focus School it is bound to is actively equipped on your Operator.
Each Focus School uses its own unique Tektolyst Artifact, requiring players to unlock the specific Artifacts tied to the Focus Schools they plan to use.
Verdict
With the addition of Tektolyst Artifacts, players now have multiple new ways to dominate encounters by combining Operator mechanics with impactful Arcane bonuses.
Once your first Tektolyst Artifact is unlocked, you can begin slotting Arcanes and Mods to shape its performance around your preferred Focus School.
While only five Tektolyst Arcanes exist, each provides meaningful build potential, making the grind worthwhile for players seeking optimized and specialized loadouts
