The Coda Hema is a recent addition to the Coda series of weapons introduced in the latest Warframe update, Techrot Encore. Players can acquire these innovative weapons from the Technocyte Coda enemies found in Hallovania. Notably, instead of obtaining them as direct drops, players must now purchase them from a vendor named Eleanor using a new currency known as Live Heartcells.
Digital Extremes has adopted this fresh approach to deliver incredibly potent weapons while simultaneously providing players with more accessible means of obtaining quality loot. The latest rotation of Coda weapons available includes:
- Coda Catabolyst
- Coda Hema
- Coda Mire
- Coda Motovore
- Coda Pox
- Coda Sporothrix
- Dual Coda Torxica
In this article, we will focus on the Coda Hema, discussing its unique attributes and enhancements over the original weapon.
How to Acquire Coda Hema in Warframe
Obtaining the Coda series weapons stands apart from the traditional acquisition methods for Lich-exclusive weapons such as the Kuva series and the Tenet series. Unlike those weapons, which are obtained by defeating the Kuva Lich and Sisters of Parvos, Coda weapons can only be purchased with Live Heartcells, a new currency.
Live Heartcells are collected by defeating Technocyte Coda enemies, who serve as the infested equivalents to the Kuva Lich and Sister of Parvos. Defeating a Technocyte Coda grants a minimum of 10 Live Heartcells, with possible increases from Parazon mods like Quick Correct.
Since Coda weapons are obtainable through a vendor, the traditional progenitor mechanics associated with other weapons do not apply here. Digital Extremes plans to introduce a new currency that will let players modify the innate elemental damage, adding an extra layer of customization. For now, players can anticipate Eleanor’s inventory to refresh every four days.
Optimal Build for Coda Hema in Warframe
Though the Coda Hema has only been released recently, players are still uncovering its hidden potential and special abilities. It significantly outshines its predecessor, the original Hema, in several key metrics:
Comparative Analysis: Coda Hema vs. Original Hema
- Base damage per projectile: 52.00 vs. 47.00 (excluding any Progenitor bonuses)
- Total damage potential: 83.2 vs. 47 (with max +60% Progenitor bonus)
- Base critical chance: 20.00% vs. 11.00%
- Critical multiplier: 2.30x vs. 2.00x
- Status chance: 30.00% vs. 25.00%
- Average damage per tap: 314.49 vs. 156.51 (using max +60% Progenitor bonus)
- Burst DPS: 524.16 vs. 260.85 (using max +60% Progenitor bonus)
- Sustained DPS: 460.23 vs. 223.58 (using max +60% Progenitor bonus)
- Fire rate: 5.33 attacks/sec vs. 5.00 attacks/sec
- Magazine size: 72 vs. 60
Moreover, akin to the original Hema, the Coda Hema features a 5% lifesteal reward on headshot kills, making it advantageous to build for headshot damage. It starts with innate Viral damage—ideal for building effective Heat-Viral weapon combinations.
Additionally, the Coda Hema includes innate Electricity damage alongside Viral, prompting the development of a powerful three-elemental build of Viral-Corrosive-Radiation. Below is a suggested framework for the build, keeping in mind mod order from left to right. Utilizing an Orokin Reactor and several Formas will be necessary to implement this optimally.
Recommended Mods:
- Galvanized Chamber
- Galvanized Aptitude
- Radiated Reload
- Critical Delay
- Malignant Force
- Rifle Elementalist
- Vital Sense
- Serration
- Terminal Velocity – Flex Mod for Exilus Slot
Proposed Arcanes:
- Primary Merciless
When utilizing the Coda Hema, the primary goal is to maximize headshot efficiency since players benefit from lifesteal while utilizing the weapon. Enhancements in critical hit and status chances can significantly elevate overall damage output.