The Synapse in Warframe, particularly its Coda variant, is an often-overlooked weapon in the realm of single-target specialists. The Coda Synapse represents a significant upgrade, boasting enhanced beam capabilities without chaining but equipped with advantageous innate Punch Through. With its increased base damage, courtesy of the Progenitor system, and commendable critical hit chance, the Coda Synapse proves to be a formidable weapon for high-level Disruption missions.
With the advent of Valence Override via Elemental Vice in Warframe, players can smoothly shift between various Coda Synapse builds. This guide aims to outline diverse build options and synergies that can propel the Synapse to a prestigious S-tier classification.
It’s worth noting that the suggested builds also apply effectively to the standard Synapse, particularly for those focusing on eliminating Demo units.
Ultimate Coda Synapse Builds for Endgame in Warframe (5-Forma)
This section will explore several configurations tailored for a 5-Forma setup. Your specific Warframe choice and Progenitor bonus will influence which build is optimal. After unlocking the Exilus Slot, consider adjusting the Forma to neutralize it, thus allowing a free V polarity (otherwise, this setup would technically require 7 Forma).
Optimized Coda Synapse Configuration (Primary Blight/Frostbite/Crux)
The following Progenitors are recommended for this build:
- Toxin for Primary Blight
- Cold for Primary Frostbite
- Electricity for Primary Crux
Essential Mods:
- Exilus: Sinister Reach
- Galvanized Chamber
- Galvanized Scope
- Galvanized Aptitude
- Vital Sense
- Critical Delay
- Serration (or Spectral Serration for invisibility builds)
- Hammer Shot
- Primed faction damage multiplier mod
- Critical Delay (or Vile Acceleration if using a crit-centric Warframe)
For maximum damage output, pair this with Gyre and the newly introduced Conductive Sphere augment from the Techrot Encore event, along with several Violet Archon Shards featuring the +Primary Damage modifier. As this build lacks innate Viral damage, running Nourish or utilizing a secondary source for priming, such as Sentinels or primer pistols, is advisable.
Streamlined Coda Synapse Build Featuring Innate Viral and Heat
For this variant, opting for a Heat Progenitor is ideal. The Arcane can be selected as either Primary Merciless or Primary Crux, with the latter potentially requiring an additional damage buff for optimal effectiveness.
Core Mods:
- Exilus: Sinister Reach
- Galvanized Chamber
- Galvanized Scope
- Galvanized Aptitude
- Vital Sense
- Critical Delay
- Malignant Force
- Rime Rounds
- Hellfire
Consider integrating a Heat-inheriting primer secondary, along with two Emerald Archon Shards to achieve complete strip capabilities, particularly when targeting Demolisher units. However, many players report sufficient performance even at level-cap without these additions.
On a note regarding Rivens: If you possess a suitable Riven and aren’t particularly concerned about Punch Through (a lesser issue for the minimal player base using Qorvex), it may be wiser to stick with the regular Synapse for now. Given the Coda Synapse’s recent release, acquiring slottable Rivens remains challenging due to its currently low Riven Disposition.