Tektolyst Artifacts: Summoning the Ultimate Strike

The Update 41: The Old Peace expansion has fundamentally linked the Focus system to physical combat. Players can now acquire Tektolyst Artifacts from the new NPC Marie in La Cathédrale. These are not standard gear: they are spectral weapons summoned by the Operator and wielded by the Warframe. Each Focus School has its own unique signature weapon that defines its tactical role.

  • Madurai (Thara): A spectral bow that fires piercing beams of solar energy.
  • Zenurik (Lorak): A floating grimoire that creates a massive field of energy regeneration and crowd control.
  • Vazarin (Nidri): A protective staff that pulses with healing waves and damage negation.
  • Unairu (Cogron): A heavy hammer that shatters enemy armor and grants status immunity.
  • Naramon (Vexoric): A sword that focuses on blinding speed and massive critical multipliers.

To use these weapons: you must charge a new meter by killing enemies or picking up Convergence Orbs. Once full: you trigger a Tauron Strike. This “ultimate” ability clears the board and leaves a lingering school-specific buff for the Warframe.

The Focus Sink: New Nodes and Requirements

Unlocking the weapon is only the start. Patch 41 adds a fresh set of nodes to every Focus School. These nodes do not use standard Focus points for the initial unlock. Instead: you must farm resources from The Perita Rebellion and Descendia—specifically Lyroic Bridge and Ren Hypercores.

Once unlocked: these nodes act as a massive “Focus sink.” Players must spend millions of Focus points to increase the Tauron Strike’s duration, damage, and area of effect. The community has quickly identified the Zenurik Lorak as the early favorite. Its ability to freeze enemies in place while replenishing energy for the entire squad makes it a must-have for long Steel Path endurance runs.

Community Sentiment: Innovation vs. Forced Grind

The feedback on the Warframe Forums and Reddit has been a mix of excitement and frustration. Many long-term players are happy to finally have a use for their millions of surplus Focus points. They praise the “Ultimate” feel of the Tauron Strikes: noting that it gives the Operator a more impactful presence in high-level missions.

  • The “Fake” Expansion: Some critics on the forums argue this isn’t a true “Focus update.” They point out that the new nodes only buff the Tektolyst weapons and do not provide new passives for the Warframe or Operator themselves.
  • Charge Time Fatigue: A common complaint is that the Tauron Strike takes too long to charge in standard missions. Players feel the meter fills fast enough in survival: but is practically useless in shorter missions like Capture or Exterminate.
  • Resource Gating: Casual players have voiced frustration over the need to farm specific open-world style resources just to start using the new Focus nodes.

Despite the criticism of the grind: the Tektolyst weapons have successfully added a “cooldown” mechanic that feels meaningful. Whether you are using the Madurai Thara to snipe bosses or the Unairu Cogron to strip armor: the Focus Schools now offer more than just passive stat boosts. They offer a game-changing button.