
If that seems like a lot of RNG, that's because it is.
MR requirement has no impact on a Riven's strength. A negative attribute increases the values of positive attributes. More powerful weapon variants have weaker Riven stats. Which weapons the Riven can be applied to. Once a card is unveiled, you'll be given a Riven Mod with a whole host of randomly rolled stats.Īll Riven Mods randomly roll the following: This can range from killing enemies to catching multiple fish in a row without missing. We've updated this article to include more in-depth information on how Rivens work, which aspects are randomized, and we've included a breakdown of every rollable stat and Veiled Challenge tied to this system.īefore you can use a Riven, you must unveil it by completing a challenge listed on the Mod card. Thankfully, that's what this guide is for. Once you receive one at the end of The War Within, you're left with no tutorial on how these strange purple Mods work. These incredibly powerful Mods can be cumbersome to understand. Updated August 13th, 2021, by Charles Burgar: Warframe is no stranger to complicated mechanics, Riven Mods being one of the most notorious examples.
This guide will go over what Riven Mods are, how they work, how to reroll them, and covers a few basic strategies for obtaining Kuva-the currency needed to reroll these strange Mods. If you love a weapon that can't quite hang in level 100+ content, a good Riven Mod can fix most of your damage-scaling issues. While tied to layers of RNG, these Mods can provide an immense damage increase to your favorite weapons. Related: Warframe: All Damage Types Explained Players receive one after completing the War Within quest with no context of what they are, how they work, or why you'd ever want to use them. Riven Mods are one of the most confusing systems in Warframe.