Ducats are a special currency in Warframe used to purchase items from Baro Ki’Teer, a special vendor that visits the game’s Relays every two weeks. As his stock is limited-time only, players need to farm Ducats efficiently between visits in order to afford his unique wares.
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How to Get Ducats
There is only one way to acquire Ducats in Warframe – by exchanging Prime parts and blueprints at special kiosks located in the game’s Relays. Specifically:
- Complete Void Fissure missions to earn Void Relics containing Prime parts/blueprints
- Open Relics in Fissure missions to receive Prime parts/blueprints as rewards
- Take Prime parts/blueprints to Ducat kiosks in Relays to exchange them for Ducats
The rarity of the Prime part/blueprint determines how many Ducats you receive:
- Common (Bronze) – 15 Ducats
- Uncommon (Silver) – 45 Ducats
- Rare (Gold) – 100 Ducats
How to Farm Ducats Efficiently
To maximize your Ducat farming, follow these tips:
1. Run Void Fissure Captures
Captures are the quickest mission type for cracking Relics. Bring a full squad to increase rare drop chances.
2. Upgrade Relics with Void Traces
Use Void Traces to refine Relics for a better shot at rare Prime parts worth 100 Ducats.
3. Sell Duplicate Parts
Keep single copies of Prime parts to build but sell all duplicates for Ducats right away.
4. Avoid Ducating Forma
Forma blueprints are common but can’t be exchanged for Ducats. Don’t pick them as rewards.
5. Use Resource Drop Chance Boosters
Boosters double the chance of Relics dropping, speeding up Ducat farming significantly.
6. Bring a Smeeta Kavat
This companion can give you double Relic rewards through its Charm ability.
What to Buy With Ducats
Baro Ki’Teer brings new inventory every visit. Here’s some of the best stuff to spend your Ducats on:
- Primed Mods: Upgraded mods for Damage, Elemental Damage, Critical Chance, Status Chance, etc.
- Prisma/Mara Weapons: Unique variants of weapons with special attributes.
- Cosmetics: Armor, syandanas, glyphs, decorations, skins, emotes, and more.
- Resources: Rare resources like Orokin Catalysts, Exilus Adapters, and more.
With this guide, you now know the most efficient ways to farm Ducats in Warframe. Stock up between visits and you’ll be able to grab all of Baro’s best offerings when he next arrives!
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Baro Ki’Teer visit?
Baro Ki’Teer visits the Relays every 2 weeks, staying from Friday-Sunday.
What Relics should I farm?
Lith and Meso relics provide solid Ducat value. Neo and Axi can be good too with refined drop chances.
Is there a way to trade Ducats between players?
No, Ducats cannot be traded. Only the Prime parts themselves can be traded for Platinum.
Should I sell newly vaulted Prime parts?
No, as their value in Platinum is likely higher. Check warframe.market before exchanging them.
Can I earn Ducats without doing Void Fissures?
No, Ducats can only be acquired by exchanging Prime parts from Relics at Ducat kiosks in Relays.
