Cyte-09 is a sniper-based Warframe who is capable of tracking down his targets and dealing heavy damage to not just one but multiple targets.
This Warframe has a huge advantage when it comes to destroying targets from afar and can easily slip away to reposition when surrounded.
With his trusted Exalted Rifle called the Neutralizer, Cyte-09 can make quick work of his enemies and even assist his allies by providing them with ammo that can alter their damage type.
How To Get Cyte-09?
Cyte-09’s Main Blueprint is a reward for completing The Hex Quest and will be rewarded to you through your Inbox along with other rewards from the quest.
Additional Main Blueprints for Cyte-09 may be purchased from Amir in the Hollvania Central Mall at the cost of 50,000 Standing. (Requires Rank 4 – Hot & Fresh with The Hex syndicate)
The Component Blueprints for Cyte-09 may be obtained as rewards for completing Bounties from the Hollvania Central Mall.
You may also purchase the Component Blueprints for 20,000 Standing each once you have reached at least Rank 2 – Fresh Slice with The Hex syndicate.
Cyte-09 is also available for purchase via the in-game market, which will be 370 Platinum for the Warframe or you can choose from bundles that include him.
Cyte-09 Crafting Requirements
Cyte-09 Main Blueprint
- 25,000 Credits
- 1 Cyte-09 Neuroptics
- 1 Cyte-09 Chassis
- 1 Cyte-09 Systems
- 1 Orokin Cell
Cyte-09 Neuroptics Blueprint
- 15,000 Credits
- 60 Efervon Sample
- 40 Techrot Chitin
- 2 Neural Sensors
- 1 Argon Crystal
Cyte-09 Chassis Blueprint
- 15,000 Credits
- 200 Hollvanian Pitchweave Fragment
- 6 Experimental Arc-Relay
- 8 Techrot Motherboard
- 1,000 Alloy Plate
Cyte-09 Systems Blueprint
- 15,000 Credits
- 20 Efervon Sample
- 500 Circuits
- 4 Experimental Relay
- 6 Techrot Motherboard
Cyte-09 Abilities
Passive
When Cyte-09 kills an enemy by attacking their weak point (ranged and melee), he gains a 1% Weak Point Critical Chance.
This increases the chance for him to land a Critical Hit when targeting weak points, which stacks up to 300% until you extract from the mission.
Cyte-09 will lose the bonus Weak Point Critical Chance if he is killed and has to revive during the mission.
1) Seek
Cyte-09 places an antenna on the ground, which scans the area in front of it, revealing enemies and causing their weak spots to be marked.
Enemies that are marked will be visible through walls and take additional Weak Spot Damage while Cyte-09’s weapons will gain additional Punch Through.
Stats (Max Rank) | Amount | Affected By |
| Drain | 25 Energy | Ability Duration |
| Range | 60 Meters | Ability Range |
| Duration | 35 Seconds | Ability Duration |
| Scan Duration | 5 Seconds | Ability Duration |
| Punch Through | 10 Meters | Ability Range |
| Weak Point Damage | 75% | Ability Strength |
| Max Antennas | 3 | N/A |
| Angle | 75° | N/A |
2) Resupply
Allows Cyte-09 to toss Elemental Ammo Packs that will refill the magazine of the weapon you have equipped, granting it a new damage type.
The effect lasts for only one magazine per Elemental Ammo Pack, which will be available for your whole squad so that no one misses out. (Holding the ability allows you to choose the Damage Type)
Weapons that have their ammo boosted by Resupply will benefit from 50% Sniper Extra Damage or 25% for other weapons.
Stats (Max Rank) | Amount | Affected By |
| Drain | 50 Energy | Ability Efficiency |
| Max Packs | 6 Ammo Packs | N/A |
| Extra Damage | 25% | Ability Strength |
| Sniper Extra Damage | 50% | Ability Strength |
3) Evade
Causes Cyte-09 to jump backward and become invisible for a short duration, which can be extended by killing enemies on their weak points.
Additionally, Cyte-09’s will be restored for each enemy that he kills while the effects of Evade are active.
Stats (Max Rank) | Amount | Affected By |
| Drain | 75 Energy | Ability Efficiency |
| Cooldown | 60 Seconds | N/A |
| Duration | 10 Seconds | Ability Duration |
| Duration / Weak Point Kill | 2 Seconds | Ability Duration |
| Health / Kill | 100 Health | Ability Strength |
| Max Duration | 30 Seconds | Ability Duration |
4) Neutralize
Cyte-09 summons the Neutralizer (Exalted Sniper Rifle) that fires bullets that ricochet when you target Weak Points that seek out other Weak Points.
The Neutralizer’s Alternate Fire allows Cyte-09 to unleash a Cold Grenade that completely freezes enemies.
Cyte-09’s Exalted Rifle deals high damage thanks to its base stats and the Damage Multiplier from this ability.
Stat | Amount | Affected By |
| Drain | 5 Energy | Ability Efficiency |
| Drain / Shot | 10 Energy | Ability Efficiency |
| Alternate Fire Drain | 20 Energy | Ability Efficiency |
| Damage Multiplier | 1.25x | Ability Strength |
| Number of Ricochets | 4 | N/A |
| Ricochet Range | 10 Meters | Ability Range |
| Damage Loss / Ricochet | 20% | N/A |
Cyte-09 Strategy
Cyte-09 is great at long-range combat but this doesn’t mean he won’t be able to do a good amount of damage with a melee weapon since his first ability works for both melee and ranged weapons.
Planting an antenna with his first ability, Cyte-09 can detect where enemies are as they will be highlighted and will be able to also see their weak spots.
Using his fourth ability (Neutralizer), he can easily snipe enemies through walls and from a distance thanks to the punch through and this will cause bullets to ricochet and kill other enemies.
By the time other enemies reach you, they will either be dead or won’t be able to do anything as you can use the third skill to make a quick escape or dish out melee attacks without being seen.
Depending on your targets, you can use Resupply to alter your Damage Type, which can be useful in taking down stronger enemies and even bosses.
Verdict
Cyte-09 is great at dealing damage and even if you may need to sacrifice some mods to get higher amounts of damage, his survivability is still good.
Modding the Neutralizer allows you to deal insane damage and with the bonus of Cyte-09’s passive, you will often be one-shotting enemies with ease.
Making use of Cyte-09 is a great way to chip away at the health of bosses but you will need to also make sure to watch your back and not miss too often.
