Acquiring the Rhino Prime blueprint and his component parts involves a process centered around Void Relics, which are the primary means of obtaining Prime Warframe components in Warframe. Unlike regular Warframes, Prime versions are not obtained through planet bosses or the in-game Market directly with credits.
Acquiring Rhino Prime Parts
Rhino Prime, like other Prime Warframes, is constructed from a main blueprint, Chassis, Systems, and Neuroptics blueprints. These blueprints are found within specific Void Relics. To obtain these parts, you first need to acquire the corresponding Void Relics and then crack them in Fissure missions.
It's important to note that Rhino Prime is currently vaulted. This means his specific Void Relics (Lith, Meso, Neo, Axi) no longer drop from standard missions. You can primarily obtain his parts through:
- Trading: Exchange Platinum or other prime parts with fellow players through the in-game trade chat or platforms like warframe.market. This is the most consistent way to get vaulted Prime parts.
- Unvaulting Events: Digital Extremes occasionally unvaults Prime Warframes for a limited time. During these periods, their relics become obtainable again through specific Axi Bounties or Void Fissure missions.
- Existing Relics: If you or other players possess relics from when Rhino Prime was not vaulted, these can still be cracked.
Here's a breakdown of where Rhino Prime's components are typically found in Void Relics:
| Rhino Prime Part | Common Relic Eras | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rhino Prime Blueprint | Lith, Meso, Axi | Vaulted |
| Rhino Prime Chassis | Meso, Neo, Axi | Vaulted |
| Rhino Prime Neuroptics | Lith, Neo, Axi | Vaulted |
| Rhino Prime Systems | Lith, Meso, Axi | Vaulted |
Note: Specific relic names (e.g., Lith S6, Meso F3) change with new Prime releases, but the relic era remains consistent.
Farming Void Relics for Prime Parts
While Rhino Prime is vaulted, understanding the general process for farming Void Relics for other Prime Warframes is crucial. When a Prime is unvaulted, or for unvaulted Primes, you would typically:
- Acquire Relics:
- Lith Relics: Best farmed from short Capture or Exterminate missions on planets like Earth (e.g., Hepit, Tikal).
- Meso Relics: Often found in Defence or Interception missions on planets like Mars or Jupiter.
- Neo Relics: Common rewards in higher-level Interception or Survival missions, such as those on Sedna or Neptune.
- Axi Relics: Typically rewarded from Endless Fissure missions (Survival, Defence, Interception) or high-level Bounties (e.g., Cambion Drift, Duviri).
- Refine Relics: Before opening a relic in a Void Fissure mission, you can refine it using Void Traces at the Relic station in your Orbiter. Refining increases the chance of obtaining rare (silver or gold) items from the relic, which is often where the valuable Prime parts reside.
- Intact: Base chance.
- Exceptional: Costs 25 Void Traces, improves chances.
- Flawless: Costs 50 Void Traces, further improves chances.
- Radiant: Costs 100 Void Traces, significantly improves chances for the rare item.
- Perform Void Fissure Missions: Select a mission that aligns with the relic era you want to open. During the mission, collect Reactant dropped by Corrupted enemies. Once you have 10 Reactant, you can open your relic at the end of the mission and choose from the available rewards.
Distinction: Regular Rhino vs. Rhino Prime
It's important to differentiate between the regular Rhino Warframe and his Prime variant. Their acquisition methods are entirely different:
- The main blueprint for the standard Rhino Warframe can be conveniently purchased from the Market within your Orbiter for Credits.
- The component blueprints (Chassis, Neuroptics, Systems) for the standard Rhino are obtained by defeating the Jackal boss on Fossa, Venus. Each component has a chance to drop from the Jackal upon its defeat.
Understanding these distinct methods is crucial for players seeking either the base Warframe or its enhanced Prime version.
