Warframe Nova Prime Returns: How to Get Her in Prime Resurgence

Nova Prime is back in Warframe through Prime Resurgence, and if you've been waiting for a chance to grab one of the most powerful nuke frames in the game, this is the window you don't want to miss. Whether you're a returning player or someone who just hit the mid-game, this guide walks you through exactly how to earn Aya, crack the right relics, and complete your Nova Prime set efficiently.

What Is Prime Resurgence and Why Does It Matter?

Prime Resurgence is a limited-time event in Warframe where previously vaulted Prime Warframes and their associated weapons return to the reward pool. Nova Prime and Trinity Prime entered the rotation together, giving players two highly sought-after frames to chase at the same time.

The event uses a special currency called Aya, which you can spend at Varzia's shop in Maroo's Bazaar to purchase specific relic packs. This gives you a targeted path to the parts you need rather than relying purely on random relic drops.

Varzia's Aya exchange shop

How to Farm Aya Efficiently

Aya is the backbone of Prime Resurgence farming. Here's where and how to get it fast:

Where Does Aya Drop?

• Bounties on Deimos are one of the most consistent sources, especially for players without a large relic collection.
• Relic packs purchased from the in-game market can also yield Aya as a bonus reward.
• Surplus Aya can be earned through certain missions and weekly objectives, so check your active missions regularly.
• Trading is an option if you accumulate excess Aya and want to convert it into platinum or vice versa.

One player on the Warframe subreddit shared their experience doing their first Prime Resurgence with a very limited relic pool. They pulled 10 Aya from the surplus, bought relic packs for additional Aya, farmed two more from Deimos bounties, and ended up with 15 Aya total. That was enough to run five Lith and Axi relics, three Meso relics, and two Neo relics before completing the set with a Rad-share squad.

What Relics Do You Need for Nova Prime?

Nova Prime's components are spread across multiple relic tiers. You'll need to target specific relics for each part:

The Chassis is typically the hardest piece to get because it sits in the rare slot of Neo relics. Upgrading your Neo relics to Radiant before running them dramatically improves your odds, and recruiting a full Rad-share squad through recruitment chat means you'll see four Radiant drops per run instead of one.

Upgrading relics to Radiant

How to Run Relics: Solo vs. Rad-Share Squads

What's the Fastest Method?

For most players, the answer is a Radiant-share squad. Here's how it works:

1. Upgrade your relics to Radiant using Void Traces.
2. Post in Recruitment Chat looking for a full Rad squad for the specific relic tier you need.
3. Each player brings the same Radiant relic, so all four reward options are Radiant-quality drops.
4. You pick the piece you need from the four options at extraction.

This method is especially valuable for the Chassis and Blueprint, which sit in the rare slots. A single Radiant relic has a roughly 10% chance of dropping a rare piece, but with four Radiant relics in one run, you see all four possible drops and choose the best one.

Can You Solo It?

Yes, but it takes longer. Running relics solo means you only see one reward per run. If you have plenty of Aya and relics, solo is fine for common and uncommon parts. For the rare slots, always try to squad up.

Choosing rewards in void fissures

Is Nova Prime Worth Farming?

Absolutely. Nova Prime is the enhanced version of Nova, with higher base Shield (225 vs. 150), Armor (65 vs. 15), and Energy (225 vs. 150) compared to the standard frame, according to the Nova Prime WARFRAME Wiki. These stat improvements make a real difference in survivability during longer missions.

Beyond raw stats, Nova's kit is built around Molecular Prime, her fourth ability, which slows enemies and causes them to explode when killed, chaining massive AoE damage across entire rooms. In high-level content, a well-built Nova Prime can clear entire tile sections in seconds.

For a full breakdown of Nova's abilities, passive, and lore, the Nova WARFRAME Wiki on Fandom is an excellent reference with up-to-date details on every ability interaction.

Quick Tips for First-Time Prime Resurgence Players

• Don't panic-buy relics before knowing which parts you already have. Check your inventory first.
• Upgrade Neo and Axi relics to Radiant for rare parts. Use Exceptional or Flawless for common and uncommon pieces to conserve Void Traces.
• Recruit chat is your friend. A good Rad squad can complete a full set in a single evening.
• Farm Deimos bounties in batches. Running them back-to-back is more efficient than single runs due to loading time.
• Track the event end date in-game. Prime Resurgence rotations are time-limited, so plan your farming sessions accordingly.

Building Toward Nova Prime: What to Prepare

Before you start cracking relics, make sure you have:

• Enough Void Traces to upgrade at least your Neo and Axi relics to Radiant (requires 100 traces per relic at Radiant tier).
• A Foundry slot ready, since building Nova Prime takes time and resources once you have all parts.
• Credits and basic crafting materials (Alloy Plate, Circuits, Polymer Bundle) for the build.

If you're newer to the game and still building your resource base, check out more Warframe guides on GAMES.GG for tips on efficient resource farming and mod setups that will help you get the most out of Nova Prime once she's built.