The latest update for Warframe, titled The Vallis Undermind, introduces Nightcap, a new vendor in the post-Narmer Fortuna landscape. If you’ve been grinding with the traditional Syndicates, you’ll find that maxing your reputation with Nightcap is a refreshing change, thanks to a unique ranking system.
What’s the advantage of this new vendor? Simply put, you can earn an unlimited amount of Nightcap standing each day. This is a significant improvement compared to the game’s other factions, where your progress is capped. So, how exactly do you rank up with Nightcap? Let’s dive in.
Nightcap Standing Guide in Warframe
At the core of The Vallis Undermind are Deepmine bounties, essential for acquiring parts for Nokko, the mushroom master of Warframe and for strengthening your ties with Nightcap.
Instead of the conventional missions where numbers increase, your reputation with Nightcap improves by foraging mushrooms within the Deepmine bounties. This process is akin to hunting for treasures in Höllvania. You’ll gather various mushrooms to fill Nightcap’s field guide, which acts like a Pokédex for Venusian fungi. Don’t forget that the Orokin Eye effect applies here, especially if you’ve built the Parallax landing craft from the Zariman tileset.
After completing a bounty, you’ll receive Fergolyte, and bonus objectives during a Deepmine bounty yield additional mushrooms at mission completion. While this system is straightforward, it does come with growing requirements and a bit of RNG, which we’ll break down next.
How to Rank Up Nightcap Standing in Warframe
In Nightcap’s field guide, there are 16 types of mushrooms that you’ll forage for in the Deepmines. Your ranking with Nightcap hinges on completing entries in the field guide, with each fungus requiring three tiers of analysis. Each tier necessitates a larger quantity of specimens, and their rarity impacts these requirements as well.
From experience, we can categorize mushrooms into three main types, with the Dull Button serving as an exception.
| Rarity | Amount Required (Level One) | Amount Required (Level Two) | Amount Required (Level Three) | Total Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 3 | 6 | 9 | 18 |
| Uncommon | 4 | 8 | 12 | 24 |
| Rare | 5 | 10 | 15 | 30 |
Keep in mind that to finish a research tier, you must hand over your mushrooms to Nightcap, depleting your stock. For example, if you have five samples of a common mushroom, you’d surrender three and retain the other two.
So, how do you achieve each level of reputation with Nightcap? Here’s a breakdown:
| Rank Number | Rank Name | Full Analyses Required |
|---|---|---|
| One | Unknowing | One |
| Two | Curious | Two |
| Three | Seeker | Six |
| Four | Gardener | 12 |
| Five | Steward | 16 |
If you’re struggling with bonus rewards or in-mission spawns, there’s a backup: Nightcap sells mushrooms for Fergolyte, a resource you can earn at the end of Deepmine bounties or by composting unused mushrooms. Each sample costs 10 Fergolyte, irrespective of rarity, but the rarest specimens are gated behind higher Nightcap ranks.
Ranking up with Nightcap offers a fresh and engaging formula. His inventory features intriguing options, including all parts of Nokko and rare Arcanes, encouraging you to actively search for every mushroom in sight. As with other Fortuna characters, Nightcap reveals his true form at rank five, adding a face to the quirky helmet you’ve been interacting with.
How do you obtain Nightcap reputation efficiently? A solid strategy is to focus on completing bonus objectives and maintaining your mushroom inventory. This will allow for steady rankings as you navigate the deep mines and encounter various challenges.
Can you purchase mushrooms from Nightcap? Yes, Nightcap sells mushrooms for Fergolyte, making it easier to complete your collection without relying solely on RNG.
What resources do you earn from Deepmine bounties? The primary resource is Fergolyte, awarded at mission completion, along with mushrooms that are crucial for Nightcap’s field guide.
Is there a cap on how much Nightcap standing I can earn? No, unlike other factions in Warframe, you can earn unlimited Nightcap standing each day, making it a more rewarding experience.
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