- Let’s delve into the world of Archon Hunts. These high-level,
endgame activities are accessible after completing the Veilbreaker questline.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you tackle Archon Hunts and reap their
rewards:
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1. General Archon Hunt Info
What is an Archon Hunt?
- Archon Hunts involve taking on Narmer’s forces of Veiled Corpus or Grineer alongside Sentients.
- Structured similarly to Sorties, Archon Hunts consist of three missions with a loot table akin to Sorties.
- Access them through the navigator menu after completing the Veilbreaker quest.
Mission Structure and Difficulty:
- Archon Hunts always end in an Assassination mission titled “Showdown.”
- Enemies start at level 130 and escalate to level 150, making them even more challenging than Sorties.
2. Rewards for Completing Archon Hunts:
Archon Hunts yield the same loot table as Sorties:
- Endo and Kuva rewards are doubled.
- Forma rewards are tripled.
- The primary rewards are Archon Shards, which come in different colors.
3. Archon Hunt Strategies:
- a. Warframes
Choose Warframes that balance survivability and damage output:
Baruuk: His crowd control and tankiness are valuable.
Chroma: His damage amplification and tankiness make him a solid choice.
Ivara: Stealth and crowd control are essential.
Styanax: His abilities synergize well against Sentients.
Volt: Speed and crowd control can be advantageous.
Revenant: an easy beginner frame, pair him with a damage buffing ability to survive and deal good amounts of damage to the archon.
- b. Weapons and Damage Types
- For the first two missions, use reliable weapons.
- Adapt your loadout based on enemy types (Corpus, Grineer, Sentients).
- Consider using weapons with high status chance and critical damage.
- c. Hunting the Archon
During the final “Showdown” mission:
- Focus on the Archon’s weak points.
- Coordinate with your squad to maximize damage.
- Stay mobile and avoid telegraphed attacks.
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Remember, Archon Hunts are not to be taken lightly. Prepare well, coordinate with your team, and face off against these powerful foes to claim your rewards!