Quick answer: To get Ember in Warframe, buy her main blueprint from the Market for 25,000 Credits, then farm her three component blueprints — Neuroptics, Chassis, and Systems — by defeating General Sargas Ruk on Tethys, Saturn (an Assassination node). The drop rates are 38.72% Neuroptics, 38.72% Chassis, and 22.56% Systems per kill, so Systems is the one you'll grind. Alternatively, all four blueprints drop for free from The Circuit in Duviri. Build the three parts (12 hours each), then the frame (72 hours), and you're done. This guide is current for Update 44.1.0 "Iceblade of Narin: The Icebind" (October 2026).
Ember is one of Warframe's oldest and most iconic frames — a fire-based damage dealer who turns packed Grineer hallways into a crematorium. She's a popular early pick because her farm is short, beginner-friendly, and doesn't require a quest. The catch, as every Tenno who has ground Tethys knows, is that the three parts don't drop evenly: her Systems blueprint is the classic RNG wall. This guide walks the whole acquisition top to bottom — exact node, DE-published drop rates, the Circuit alternative, build requirements, and the difference between regular Ember and the vaulted Ember Prime — with every number checked against the official sources.
The fast route: what you actually need
Getting any non-quest Warframe follows the same pattern, and Ember is the textbook example:
- Buy the main blueprint from the in-game Market (not a drop).
- Farm the three component blueprints — Neuroptics, Chassis, Systems — from a boss.
- Build all four in the Foundry.
Here's the full shopping list at a glance:
| Piece | How to get it | Cost / source |
|---|---|---|
| Ember (main blueprint) | In-game Market purchase | 25,000 Credits |
| Neuroptics blueprint | General Sargas Ruk drop | Tethys, Saturn (38.72%) |
| Chassis blueprint | General Sargas Ruk drop | Tethys, Saturn (38.72%) |
| Systems blueprint | General Sargas Ruk drop | Tethys, Saturn (22.56%) |
A point that trips up a lot of newer players: buying the 25,000-Credit main blueprint does not give you Ember. That blueprint is just the recipe for the finished frame — it needs the three crafted component parts as ingredients. You still have to farm the component blueprints from the boss and build each one. If you bought the main blueprint, equipped nothing, and wondered why you don't have Ember, this is why. (The same buy-the-BP-then-farm-the-parts pattern applies to most non-quest frames — see our how to get Nova in Warframe guide for a Corpus-boss example.)
Where do you farm Ember? General Sargas Ruk on Tethys, Saturn
Ember's three component blueprints all come from one source: General Sargas Ruk, the Grineer assassination boss, found on the node Tethys, Saturn. Every time you kill him, you roll his reward table once, so each run is one shot at one part.
According to DE's official drop tables (warframe.com/droptables), Sargas Ruk's Saturn/Tethys Assassination rewards are:
- Ember Neuroptics Blueprint — Common, 38.72%
- Ember Chassis Blueprint — Common, 38.72%
- Ember Systems Blueprint — Uncommon, 22.56%
"Saturn/Tethys (Assassination): Ember Neuroptics Blueprint — Common (38.72%); Ember Chassis Blueprint — Common (38.72%); Ember Systems Blueprint — Uncommon (22.56%)." — warframe.com/droptables (PC, verified October 2026)
Those percentages are DE-published and change on hotfix, so always sanity-check them against warframe.com/droptables before you start a long grind. The practical read is simple: on average you'll see a part roughly every two to three runs, but because Systems is the lowest-weighted drop, it's statistically the one you'll chase longest. Reddit threads from players begging for the last part are a running joke in the community for a reason. RNG has no memory — a long dry streak on Systems is statistically normal, not a bug, so don't count on "being due" for a drop.
Tips to make the Sargas Ruk farm faster
- Bring single-target damage. Sargas Ruk is a mechanic fight: he periodically becomes invulnerable and exposes glowing weak points on his armor. Hit the exposed vents — raw AoE spam wastes time while he's shielded.
- Run it in a squad. Four players clear to the boss faster and each of you still rolls your own reward, so grouping multiplies attempts per minute without splitting drops.
- Kill, extract, repeat. Assassination is a short mission type. Reset to the node and re-run rather than hunting for the boss in an endless mission.
- Credits come along for the ride. Sargas Ruk runs also pay Credits, which conveniently helps you afford the 25,000-Credit main blueprint if you're short.
The free alternative: The Circuit in Duviri
If RNG on Tethys is grinding you down, Warframe gives Ember a second, guaranteed path: The Circuit in Duviri. The Circuit rotates a set of Warframes each week, and when Ember is in the pool you can earn her blueprints at fixed reward tiers instead of rolling the dice:
- Tier 2 reward → Neuroptics blueprint
- Tier 5 reward → Chassis blueprint
- Tier 8 reward → Systems blueprint
- Tier 10 reward → Main blueprint (so you can even skip the 25,000-Credit Market purchase)
The Circuit requires the The Duviri Paradox quest completed, and the rotation is weekly — so you may have to wait for Ember's week to come around. But it's deterministic: hit the tier, get the part. Many players use the Circuit specifically to skip a stubborn Systems drop that Sargas Ruk refuses to hand over.
How long does Ember take to build in the Foundry?
Once you have all three component blueprints and have crafted each component, the main blueprint can finish the frame. Expect two build stages:
- Each component (Neuroptics, Chassis, Systems): 12-hour build time. Rushable for 25 Platinum each.
- The finished Warframe: 72-hour build time. Rushable for 50 Platinum.
You'll also need the usual resources plus an Orokin Cell or two along the way (components and the final build consume them), so stock up on Saturn and other Grineer tilesets while you farm — Orokin Cells drop there anyway. Crafting the three components in parallel is the single biggest time-saver: start all three at once so you only wait 12 hours total, not 36.
Is Ember worth farming? Her kit in 2026
Ember is a straightforward damage frame built entirely around Heat. Her kit (verified on warframe.com) is:
- Fireball — a fiery projectile that ignites enemies on contact.
- Immolation — flame armor that burns stronger over time, building a meter that boosts her damage and defense until it peaks and drains energy.
- Fire Blast — a ground slam that knocks enemies back and strips their armor — her standout utility, since armor is what makes high-level Grineer tanky.
- Inferno — a flaming comet that engulfs a crowd in spreading fire.
The practical verdict: Ember is a strong, accessible star-chart and lower-Steel-Path clearer, especially against Grineer where her Fire Blast armor strip shines. She's not a top-tier endurance nuke the way Saryn is for very long Steel Path survival, but as a cheap, fast-to-farm damage frame she earns her slot — and she's excellent Mastery fodder on the way to higher ranks. Warframe has no official ranked data and no "best frame" ladder, so treat any tier placement as use-case-scoped community opinion, not DE fact. If you're planning the endgame, our best Warframes for Steel Path ranking shows where Ember sits against the heavy hitters, and the how to rank up Mastery Rank fast in Warframe guide covers leveling her quickly once she's built.
Ember vs. Ember Prime: don't confuse the two
Regular Ember and Ember Prime are different acquisitions:
- Ember (this guide) is farmed from Sargas Ruk and is always available.
- Ember Prime is a premium variant with better mod polarities and stats — and it is currently Vaulted. Per the official Warframe wiki, Ember Prime is Vaulted, meaning the Void Relics that contain its parts have been removed from the normal drop tables and don't drop during missions right now.
Because Ember Prime is vaulted, you can't farm its relics from normal missions right now. The legitimate routes are:
- Prime Resurgence — when Ember Prime rotates into Varzia's offerings in Maroo's Bazaar, you can get its relics with Aya (earned free in-game) or buy the parts instantly with Regal Aya (a paid currency). Check the current Prime Resurgence rotation to see if it's available.
- Player-to-player trading — buy the Ember Prime parts from another player for Platinum through the in-game Trading system.
Don't mix up Aya (free, earned, for relics) and Regal Aya (paid, for instant Primes) — they are separate currencies. For the earning side of the economy, our how to get Void Traces in Warframe guide covers refining relics for better Prime-part odds.
Getting Ember (or Ember Prime) through trading — safely
If you'd rather trade for the parts than grind, Warframe has a legitimate, in-game player-to-player trading system — and it's the only sanctioned shortcut. The hard rules:
- You must be Mastery Rank 2 or higher and have TennoGuard 2FA enabled on your account. No 2FA, no trading — this is the #1 cause of "I can't trade" errors.
- Trade at a Clan Dojo Trading Post or at Maroo's Bazaar on Mars.
- Your daily trade limit equals your Mastery Rank, and the receiver pays the trade tax in Credits.
- For live price references, most Tenno check warframe.market — it's a community board, not run by DE, so treat its prices as a guide, not an official rate. If you're short on Platinum to trade with, our how to make Platinum in Warframe guide covers the legitimate in-game ways to earn it.
One important warning: Digital Extremes' EULA prohibits secondary markets for in-game currency and bans third-party "leveling" services, and DE's own support team states that third-party Platinum sellers are "not legitimate." Stick to in-game, player-to-player trades. DE does not reverse scam trades, so you alone are responsible for any deal you accept. Ignore any "free Platinum generator," "cheap plat" shop, or "buy an account with Ember already built" offer — those violate the Terms of Service and risk a ban.
FAQ
Where do you farm Ember in Warframe? Ember's three component blueprints (Neuroptics, Chassis, Systems) drop from General Sargas Ruk, the assassination boss on Tethys, Saturn. Her main blueprint is bought separately from the Market for 25,000 Credits. You can also earn all four blueprints from The Circuit in Duviri when Ember is in the weekly rotation.
Why can't I craft Ember after buying the blueprint? The 25,000-Credit Market blueprint is only the recipe for the finished frame. You still need to farm the three component blueprints from Sargas Ruk, craft each component in the Foundry, and then the main blueprint can build Ember using those parts as ingredients.
What are Ember's drop rates? Per DE's official drop tables: Neuroptics 38.72%, Chassis 38.72%, Systems 22.56% per Sargas Ruk kill. Systems is the lowest, so it's usually the longest part of the grind. These rates are DE-published and can change on hotfix — verify at warframe.com/droptables.
How long does Ember take to build? Each of the three components takes 12 hours, and the final Warframe takes 72 hours. Craft the three components in parallel so you only wait 12 hours for all of them, then 72 hours for the frame. You can rush components for 25 Platinum each and the frame for 50 Platinum.
Is Ember available for free, like through Twitch Prime? No — Ember is not a Twitch Prime or Prime Gaming reward. She's a standard farmable frame: buy the main blueprint for Credits and farm the parts from Sargas Ruk (or earn them from The Circuit). Don't rely on "trial account" or "free with Prime" rumors.
Is Ember Prime still available? Ember Prime is currently Vaulted — its relics are out of the normal drop tables. You can only get it through Prime Resurgence (via Varzia with Aya or Regal Aya) when it rotates in, or by trading with another player for Platinum.
