How to Get Chroma in Warframe (2026): Blueprint, Parts and Chroma Prime
Last Updated on September 11, 2026
Chroma: The New Strange quest reward, or Cephalon Simaris for 50,000 standing, or Circuit tier 10. Take Chroma in the Circuit; it skips the Junction walk and the four-frame parts bill. Chroma Prime: Chroma Prime is vaulted; Prime Resurgence or trading only.
Reviewed September 10, 2026, current through Update 43.5. Iceblade of Narin lands September 23 and is not reflected yet; acquisition is re-checked after every major patch.
| What | Where |
|---|---|
| Main blueprint | The New Strange quest reward, or Cephalon Simaris for 50,000 standing, or Circuit tier 10 |
| Parts | Neuroptics: Uranus Junction reward, or Simaris (25,000), or Circuit tier 2; building it also consumes a Volt Neuroptics and an Ember Neuroptics; Chassis: Neptune Junction reward, or Simaris (25,000), or Circuit tier 5; building it consumes a Frost Chassis; Systems: Pluto Junction reward, or Simaris (25,000), or Circuit tier 8; building it consumes a Saryn Systems |
| Requirements | The New Strange quest; Spare Volt, Ember, Frost and Saryn parts to feed into Chroma's parts |
| Prime | Chroma Prime is vaulted; Prime Resurgence or trading only. |
How to get Chroma, step by step
- Requirement: The New Strange quest
- Requirement: Spare Volt, Ember, Frost and Saryn parts to feed into Chroma's parts
- Main blueprint: The New Strange quest reward, or Cephalon Simaris for 50,000 standing, or Circuit tier 10
- Neuroptics: Uranus Junction reward, or Simaris (25,000), or Circuit tier 2; building it also consumes a Volt Neuroptics and an Ember Neuroptics
- Chassis: Neptune Junction reward, or Simaris (25,000), or Circuit tier 5; building it consumes a Frost Chassis
- Systems: Pluto Junction reward, or Simaris (25,000), or Circuit tier 8; building it consumes a Saryn Systems
- Build the parts in the Foundry (12 hours each), then the frame (72 hours), or rush with platinum. The finished frame is also on the Market for platinum.
Parts and where they drop
| Part | Source |
|---|---|
| Neuroptics | Uranus Junction reward, or Simaris (25,000), or Circuit tier 2; building it also consumes a Volt Neuroptics and an Ember Neuroptics |
| Chassis | Neptune Junction reward, or Simaris (25,000), or Circuit tier 5; building it consumes a Frost Chassis |
| Systems | Pluto Junction reward, or Simaris (25,000), or Circuit tier 8; building it consumes a Saryn Systems |
Chroma eats parts from four other frames; farm those before you start his own.
What you get: Chroma's abilities
Spectral ScreamAbility 1
Elemental WardAbility 2
Vex ArmorAbility 3
EffigyAbility 4Chroma Prime: which relics hold each part
Every relic that has ever held the part. Vaulted relics only come from Varzia's Prime Resurgence or trading; the live pages below show what is open right now.
| Part | Relics |
|---|---|
| Chroma Prime Blueprint | Axi D1, Axi T5, Axi G5, Axi A6, Neo K2, Meso P1, Meso B4, Meso Z3 |
| Chroma Prime Neuroptics | Lith C4, Lith C8, Lith C3 |
| Chroma Prime Chassis | Neo Z8, Axi R2, Meso K2, Meso C5, Meso L1, Meso T3, Meso D4 |
| Chroma Prime Systems | Meso R4, Axi C4, Axi C3, Neo C1, Meso C4 |
Is Chroma worth it in 2026?
B tier on our list: Vex Armor buffs are strong but the kit needs Helminth work.
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