How to Get Koumei in Warframe (2026): Blueprint, Parts

Blueprint, parts, requirements and the fastest route

Last Updated on September 11, 2026

The short answer

Koumei: Shrine Defense on Saya's Visions, Earth (rare drop), or Koumei's Shrine in Cetus for Fate Pearls. Run Shrine Defense, bank the Fate Pearls the Infested Oni boss drops each run, and buy the full set at the shrine.

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	Shrine Defense on Saya's Visions, Earth (rare drop), or Koumei's Shrine in Cetus for Fate Pearls
Parts	Neuroptics: Shrine Defense (rare), or Koumei's Shrine for Fate Pearls; Chassis: Shrine Defense (rare), or Koumei's Shrine for Fate Pearls; Systems: Shrine Defense (rare), or Koumei's Shrine for Fate Pearls
Requirements	Saya's Vigil and Once Awake
Prime	No Prime version

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How to get Koumei, step by step

Requirement: Saya's Vigil and Once Awake
Main blueprint: Shrine Defense on Saya's Visions, Earth (rare drop), or Koumei's Shrine in Cetus for Fate Pearls
Neuroptics: Shrine Defense (rare), or Koumei's Shrine for Fate Pearls
Chassis: Shrine Defense (rare), or Koumei's Shrine for Fate Pearls
Systems: Shrine Defense (rare), or Koumei's Shrine for Fate Pearls
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	Shrine Defense (rare), or Koumei's Shrine for Fate Pearls
Chassis	Shrine Defense (rare), or Koumei's Shrine for Fate Pearls
Systems	Shrine Defense (rare), or Koumei's Shrine for Fate Pearls

Heads up

The direct drop is about four percent a run; the pearls are the point.