Warframe Vallis Undermind update introduced a fresh face to Fortuna — Nightcap, the mushroom-obsessed Solari who runs a unique syndicate system unlike any other in the game. Instead of earning daily standing caps or exchanging tokens, you’ll be analyzing fungi collected from Deepmines bounties to gain his favor. This new loop trades grind-heavy repetition for curiosity-driven exploration — a welcome change in Warframe’s ecosystem.
Where to Find Nightcap
You’ll find Nightcap tucked away in a secret room within Fortuna, located to the left of the main entrance when you first load into the hub. From there, he offers Deepmine bounties and access to his Field Guide, the core mechanic for ranking up your standing.
How Nightcap Standing Works
Unlike other Syndicates, Nightcap standing system doesn’t rely on a daily standing limit. Instead, progress is tied directly to your Field Guide entries — a collection of 16 mushroom types found throughout the Deepmines. Each fungus you analyze contributes to your overall rank with Nightcap.
To analyze a mushroom, you must collect multiple samples of the same type:
- Tier 1 Analysis: 3–5 duplicates
- Tier 2 Analysis: 6–10 duplicates
- Tier 3 Analysis: 9–15 duplicates
Fully analyzing a mushroom (three tiers) completes its entry, counting toward your rank progression. The rarer the mushroom, the more samples it requires.
Ranking System and Requirements
Nightcap’s Syndicate features five ranks, each tied to how many mushrooms you’ve fully analyzed:
| Rank | Title | Mushrooms Fully Analyzed |
|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | Unknowing | 1 |
| Rank 2 | Curious | 2 |
| Rank 3 | Seeker | 6 |
| Rank 4 | Gardener | 12 |
| Rank 5 | Steward | 16 |
Each rank unlocks new rewards, including Nokko Warframe blueprints, Arcanes, and unique decorations from the Vallis Undermind.
How to Collect Mushrooms Efficiently
Mushrooms spawn randomly in Deepmine bounty areas, appearing as glowing clusters throughout caves and tunnels. Here’s how to optimize your collection runs:
1. Run Deepmine Bounties Regularly
These missions not only reward you with Fergolyte, Nightcap’s currency, but also drop mushrooms through bonus objectives. Completing these objectives grants extra mushroom samples, accelerating your Field Guide progress.
2. Use the Orokin Eye
If you’ve unlocked the Parallax landing craft from the Zariman tileset, deploy the Orokin Eye air support to highlight mushroom locations on your HUD. It’s one of the most efficient tools for spotting hidden fungi in dim caverns.
3. Squad Coordination Helps
Coordinate with teammates — one player can focus on collecting mushrooms while others complete objectives. With multiple Orokin Eye users, the entire area can be scanned for spawns.
4. Fast Warframe Choices
Certain frames make mushroom farming faster:
- Titania – for agile flight through tight cave systems.
- Volt or Gauss – for rapid ground traversal.
- Wukong or Nova – for extended mobility and objective speed.
How to Use Fergolyte and Compost Mushrooms in Warframe
If RNG isn’t on your side, Nightcap also sells mushrooms for 10 Fergolyte each.
- Fergolyte is earned from completing Deepmine bounties or composting extra mushrooms you no longer need.
- Buying mushrooms helps fill out rarer Field Guide entries but is best reserved for high-rank fungi that don’t drop often.
Is Reaching Rank 5 Worth It?
While Rank 4 (Gardener) unlocks most practical rewards — including Nokko parts, Arbucep blueprints, and Arcane Adapters — Rank 5 (Steward) mainly offers cosmetic items such as Deepmine Captura scenes. So, while maxing out Nightcap has its bragging rights, it’s not essential unless you’re chasing 100% completion.
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Best Tips to Rank Up Nightcap Standing Faster
- Always complete bonus objectives for guaranteed mushroom rewards.
- Don’t hoard mushrooms — analyze them frequently to avoid confusion.
- Cycle short bounties rather than full-clearing every map. Restarting from Fortuna gives better mushroom-per-minute returns.
- Track your Field Guide often — progress happens faster than it seems once RNG evens out.
Ranking up Nightcap’s standing is more than just another Warframe grind — it’s a scavenger hunt across Venus’ underbelly. With no daily cap, plenty of exploration incentives, and unique loot tied to this quirky fungal collector, it’s one of the most engaging Syndicate systems added to Warframe yet. So equip your fastest frame, deploy that Orokin Eye, and get ready to become the Steward of the Spores. Play Now!
