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Introduction to Modding: The Heart of Warframe's Power
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Introduction to Modding: The Heart of Warframe's Power

Uncover hidden lore and audiovisual content in Warframe by finding and scanning Fragments scattered across the Origin System. Learn about factions, characters, and more.

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Introduction to Modding: The Heart of Warframe's Power

Uncover hidden lore and audiovisual content in Warframe by finding and scanning Fragments scattered across the Origin System. Learn about factions, characters, and more.

Fragments are hidden collectibles found throughout the Origin System in Warframe. They unlock written and audiovisual lore that enriches the game's setting.

  • Fragments can be scanned using the Codex or Synthesis Scanner, or interacted with directly.
  • Scanning unlocks artwork and lore entries in the Codex under the 'Universe' tab.
  • A hidden point on each image unlocks a short audio transmission with additional lore, hinted at by white noise.
  • Some Fragments require direct interaction (default X) to acquire.

The following types of Fragments exist:

  • Cephalon Fragments
  • Thousand-Year Fish Fragments
  • Glass Shard Fragments
  • Encrypted Journal Fragments
  • Nakak Memory Fragments
  • Fortuna Fragments
  • Partnership Fragments (Corpus Gas City)
  • The Tenets (Corpus Ship)
  • Lost Islands of Duviri Fragments
  • Albrecht's Notes
  • Isleweaver Fragments
  • Somachord Fragments
  • Frame Fighter Fragments

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