Warframe Operation: Eight Claw - Complete Guide to Duviri's Invasion

The ethereal landscapes of Duviri have been plunged into chaos. Warframe's latest event, Operation: Eight Claw, sees The Indifference invading this fractured realm, overthrowing Dominus Thrax and seizing control. The once-proud ruler, now distraught and displaced, calls upon Tenno for aid. Players who answer this call and assist in reclaiming Duviri stand to earn exclusive cosmetics and valuable Warframe Arcanes. Running from June 25 to July 16, 2025, this event offers a uniquely accessible path to bolstering your Arcane collection, featuring the most affordable event shop Warframe has seen. But what exactly does this operation entail, and how can players maximize their rewards?

What is Operation: Eight Claw?

Operation: Eight Claw centers around a temporary Duviri node called Isleweaver, accessible directly from your Star Chart. This node represents the frontline against The Indifference's incursion. Players form squads to undertake this mission, battling Indifference forces and confronting the formidable new Oraxia Warframe. Success yields crucial resources:

• Pathos Clamps (From the final boss)

• Scuttler Husks (Dropped by Oraxia, used for her parts)

• Dominus Aureus Coins (The event currency for rewards)

Why should Steel Path veterans take note? Steel Path clears award significantly more resources! Normal runs grant 18-22 Dominus Aureus, while Steel Path bumps this to 22-26. Boosters, however, do not affect token quantities.

Conquering the Isleweaver Mission

Isleweaver functions as a Warframe-only variant of The Duviri Experience, stripping away the Drifter gameplay. Your squad's objective is clear: complete six open-world objectives before facing the final boss. While the structure feels familiar – complete objectives, collect Decrees for power boosts – the enemy faction is entirely different. Instead of Thrax's Dax soldiers, you'll battle The Indifference.

Crucially, the fifth objective is always a confrontation with Oraxia herself. After overcoming her, the squad progresses to the sixth and final objective: defeating the Murmur, the same imposing boss encountered in the Effervo node on Deimos. Success hinges on teamwork and leveraging your Decrees effectively.

Mastering the Oraxia Boss Fight

Oraxia presents a unique, spider-themed challenge with a distinct three-phase encounter. Her tactics demand constant mobility:

1. Wall Latching & Webs: Oraxia frequently latches onto walls and ceilings, blanketing the arena floor with damaging Damage-Over-Time (DoT) webs. Staying grounded is perilous. Aim gliding and aerial maneuvers are essential.

2. Phase Transitions: Between each main phase, Oraxia floods the arena with hanging spiders. Destroying one spawns a ground-based spider enemy.

   • ⚠️ Critical Threat: If not instantly killed, this spider projects a highly impervious energy dome (effectively a Nullifier bubble). Entering this dome inflicts a Magnetic proc and dispels all active Warframe abilities. Maintain distance!

Key Tactics:

• Damage Phase: Focus fire when Oraxia is latched onto a wall.

• Avoid the Floor: Minimize ground contact to evade web damage.

• Survival Tips: Consider the Vazarin Focus School for its Guardian Shell (damage absorption) and instant revives, invaluable in public matchmaking.

Spending Your Dominus Aureus

Once earned, Dominus Aureus coins must be taken to Dominus Thrax, who has set up shop within the Dormizone on the Zariman Ten Zero. Access this hub via the bottom-right corner of the Duviri UI or directly from the Zariman node on your Star Chart. Thrax resides in the bedroom near Acrithis.

Interacting with Thrax opens two shops:

1. Operation: Eight Claw Reward Shop: Exchange Dominus Aureus for event-exclusive items and Arcanes.

2. Scuttler Husk Exchange: Trade Scuttler Husks gathered from Oraxia for her component blueprints.

Operation: Eight Claw Rewards - Your Spending Guide

The rewards offered by Dominus Thrax are diverse, catering to cosmetic enthusiasts and power-seeking Tenno alike. The highlight is the Invictus Signas, exclusive cosmetic headpieces unlocked progressively as the community defeats the Murmur throughout the event. All three should be available by early July.

A Major Change for Arcanes: Digital Extremes has revamped Arcane acquisition for this event:

• Purchase Limits: You can only buy three (3) sets of each Common, Uncommon, and Rare Arcane. Legendary Arcanes allow seven (7) sets.

• Set Contents: Crucially, each purchase grants multiple copies.

  • Uncommon/Rare Sets = Seven (7) copies of the Arcane.

  • Legendary Sets = Three (3) copies of the Arcane.

This system significantly reduces the grind compared to past events, making full Arcanes far more accessible, even if you can't max them out completely during the event.

Reward Breakdown (Dominus Aureus Cost):

Top Arcane Recommendations

With the new purchase system, prioritizing the right Arcanes is key. Here are the standout choices:

• ⚡ Arcane Energize (Legendary): The holy grail for energy management. Provides a chance for Energy Orbs to grant a massive +150 Energy boost (with a 15s cooldown). Essential for energy-hungry frames.

• 🛡️ Arcane Aegis (Rare): Enables incredibly tanky builds, especially on frames like Gauss or Hildryn. Grants a chance for shield damage to trigger a powerful shield recharge.

• 🕷️ Arcane Arachne (Rare): A perfect synergy for the new Oraxia Warframe. Increases Weapon Damage significantly after performing a Wall Latch.

• 🎯 Arcane Avenger (Rare): Provides a flat +45% Critical Chance buff (identical to Harrow's Covenant). Can be reliably triggered using the Combat Discipline Aura mod.

• 🔫 Arcane Velocity (Uncommon): An absolute must-have for Mesa players. Dramatically increases the fire rate of secondary weapons (Regulators pistols).

• ⚔️ Arcane Strike (Uncommon): A fantastic boost for melee enthusiasts, significantly increasing melee attack speed.

Operation: Eight Claw presents a prime opportunity. Whether you seek powerful Arcanes to enhance your favorite Warframes, exclusive cosmetics to stand out, or simply wish to liberate Duviri from The Indifference, this event delivers. Rally your squad, master the Isleweaver, defeat Oraxia and the Murmur, and claim your rewards from Dominus Thrax before the event concludes on July 16!