Progression4 min read
Warframe Star Chart and Foundry
What to craft first, how mastery works, and when the open worlds are worth it.
Star chart
Unlock junctions by doing the listed quests and scans. It is a checklist, not a mystery.
Foundry
Blueprints plus resources plus time. Slots for frames and weapons are the real inventory limit.
Mods
Endo and credits upgrade the same mods you will use for years. New player damage problems are almost always mods.
Open worlds
Cetus, Fortuna, Duviri, and later zones are side progress. Do not stall the main quest forever fishing unless you enjoy it.