Warframe Junk Run Guide: Master Kahl's Action-Packed Mission

Tenno, ready to step into the boots of Kahl-175? The Veilbreaker update's Junk Run mission is a thrilling, action-packed weekly challenge that's a stark contrast to the stealth-focused Sneaky Sabotage. This guide will break down every objective, collectible location, and boss strategy to ensure you and your Grineer brothers earn maximum rewards from Kahl's Garrison in 2026. 🎯

🚀 Mission Walkthrough: From Start to Smash

Your primary goals are straightforward: liberate your Veiled Grineer brethren, locate spare Thumper components for Chipper, rescue any captive Ostron, and ultimately dismantle a formidable Narmer Thumper walker. Compared to other Kahl missions, Junk Run is more direct but packed with hidden goodies.

Initial Steps & Jetpack Acquisition

Begin at the landing pad and interact with the terminal. Your first hurdle is bypassing a patrolling Deacon by manipulating gates. The real fun starts in the next area with two Deacons. Use the environment to your advantage! Lure them near deactivated Sentient cameras, activate the drone, and trigger a nearby shock mine for an instant takedown. 🎇

Soon after, you'll spot a Sentient hovering over a fallen Grineer comrade. Execute a stealth takedown on the Sentient and claim your brother's jetpack. This isn't just for show—it's essential for traversal and reaching hidden areas. Now, you have a choice: follow the main waypoint or take a quick detour to the right to snag some Thumper Parts for a side objective.

Bridge Puzzle & The Kuva Ayanga

Ahead lies a Narmer gate locked behind a symbol sequence puzzle. Use your camera to scout:

• Symbol #1: To your left.

• Symbol #2: To your right, visible across the rope bridge.

Input the correct sequence to proceed. This path leads you to a game-changer: the Kuva Ayanga Archgun. This beast fires high-damage grenades and is your key to clearing a path toward the downed Thumper you need to pursue.

The Climactic Boss Fight: Narmer Thumper

The Thumper operates similarly to its Plains of Eidolon counterpart—a tanky walker with serious firepower. Its weakness? Its legs. Focus all fire on a single leg until it shatters, dealing massive damage to the vehicle's health pool. Pro Tip: Use the Rampart gun turrets positioned around the arena to temporarily stun the Thumper, creating safe windows to attack. Repeat the process on all legs until the mechanical menace is scrap metal. ☠️

🗺️ Collectible Master Map

For the completionists, here's a visual overview of where to find everything. You start in the bottom-left corner.

🔓 Freeing Your Veiled Grineer Brothers

Liberating your brainwashed comrades is a core objective. Use Kahl's Veilbreaker ability (3rd ability) to stun them, then get close and interact to free them. They are scattered in groups:

• Right after getting the jetpack: Hang a right to find a group near the water-draining terminal for the Thumper parts.

• In the large open tile before the bridge puzzle: Look for two jet troopers.

• Just before the bridge puzzle: Another pair of soldiers awaits to the right.

💀 Genestamp Locations (All 13)

Genestamps are found on Grineer corpses. Here’s a quick list of key spots:

1. At Spawn: From the first camera terminal, go up the stairs to your left. Unmissable.

2. After First Deacon: Look under Narmer crates on the main path.

3. Deacon Duo Area: Inside a hollowed-out log on its side.

4. Deacon Duo Area Dead-End: Northernmost point, next to a Grineer locker.

5. Left Detour from Deacon Room: In the building straight ahead.

6. Same Detour: Outside the building, left, next to an Ostron prisoner.

7. Same Detour: In a north-facing dead-end.

8. Main Path: Right after opening the forcefield in the Deacon duo area.

9. Thumper Parts Area: On a corpse overlooking the parts terminal.

10. Bridge Detour: In a hidden left area (facing north) before the puzzle, down some stairs.

11. After Kuva Ayanga: Hug left wall near Narmer crates.

12. Field before Thumper Boss: In an open field.

13. Thumper Boss Arena: Fly to the right of the Thumper; corpse on a dim stone ledge.

🆘 Ostron Prisoner Locations (All 5)

Rescue these captives for extra standing. Find them in prison cells:

1. Deacon Duo Area: After dealing with Deacons, go north up a floor to a dead-end.

2. Left Detour #1: From Deacon area, go left; cell is right in front of you.

3. Left Detour #2: In the very back of the same hidden tile.

4. Thumper Parts Area: Next to the terminal used to drain water.

5. Bridge Detour: In the hidden left area before the puzzle, climb a broken walkway.

🔧 Thumper Parts Location

After securing the jetpack, hang a right to find a flooded zone. A terminal nearby requires a code to drain the water. Find the symbols to your left and above a flooded crate. Once drained, descend the stairs to claim the components for Chipper.

🎵 Somachord Fragment Location

For the music collectors! In a hidden room adjacent to the Deacon duo tile. After handling the Deacons, go left (west) on the upper floor. The fragment awaits at the room's end, beside an Ostron cell and a Grineer corpse.

💎 Final Tips for 2026

• Prioritize the Jetpack: It makes collecting everything far easier.

• Use the Environment: Shock mines and Ramparts are your best friends against Deacons and the Thumper.

• Explore Detours: Most collectibles are off the main critical path. Take your time!

• Weekly Reset: Remember, these missions reset weekly, offering fresh chances to earn Stock for Kahl's Garrison offerings.

Master Junk Run, secure all collectibles, and bolster your arsenal with the latest rewards from the Garrison. For Kahl! For the Brothers! 🪖