Temple electrifies Warframe's battlefield as a rock-and-roll phenomenon, wielding their guitar Lizzie to unleash devastating Heat-based destruction. This 1999-themed character combines rhythmic gameplay with explosive power, rewarding precise ability timing through their unique Backbeat metronome mechanic. Though seemingly straightforward, Temple's kit harbors remarkable depth—chaining perfectly timed abilities escalates damage output to astronomical levels while granting energy efficiency. Ideal for shredding through hordes or melting bosses, Temple dominates with crowd control and exalted weapon versatility.

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How To Obtain Temple

Components for Temple drop exclusively from Solstice Square Defense in Hollvania, unlocked after completing "The Hex" quest (no max Hex rank required). Rotation C offers optimal drop rates, but all rotations can yield parts. For unlucky hunters, Flare in Hollvania's hub trades missing components for Beating Heartstrings—earned from the same activity—providing reliable bad luck protection.

Component Drop Source Crafting Costs Crafting Time
Blueprint Solstice Square / Flare (195 Heartstrings) 25,000 Credits, 1 Neuroptics, 1 Chassis, 1 Systems, 3 Orokin Cells 72 hours
Neuroptics Solstice Square / Flare (65 Heartstrings) 15,000 Credits, 22 Experimental Arc-Relay, 800 Plastids, 1 Neural Sensor, 2 Neurodes 12 hours
Chassis Solstice Square / Flare (65 Heartstrings) 15,000 Credits, 400 Hollvanian Pitchweave, 250 Alloy Plate, 1,500 Nano Spores, 1 Argon Crystal 12 hours
Systems Solstice Square / Flare (65 Heartstrings) 15,000 Credits, 6 Techrot Motherboard, 1,300 Nano Spores, 450 Polymer Bundle, 6 Control Module 12 hours

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Temple Abilities & Mechanics

Passive: Backbeat Rhythm

Temple's crosshair features a swinging metronome. Casting abilities near its center grants 50% Ability Efficiency and enhanced effects:

  • 🎸 Pyrotechnics: Doubles pillars; damage extends Ripper's Wail

  • 🔊 Overdrive: Doubles critical debuff; damage extends Ripper's Wail

  • 🔥 Ripper's Wail: +4s invulnerability

  • 🤘 Exalted Solo: Zero energy cost

Pyrotechnics (1st Ability)

Ignites 5 pillars (10 with Backbeat) under enemies within 25m, dealing 1,000 Heat damage each. Perfect timing fuels Exalted Solo's charge while extending Ripper's Wail duration. Prioritize Range and Strength mods.

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Overdrive (2nd Ability)

Blasts a 20m wave inflicting 750 Heat damage and applying a 25% critical chance debuff (doubled to 50% with Backbeat). Scales insanely with Strength—200% Strength + Backbeat forces guaranteed critical hits on targets. Essential for boss melting.

Ripper's Wail (3rd Ability)

Grants 30s invulnerability + healing while buffing allies' weapons with 75%-750% Heat damage (scaled via Backbeat hits). Duration mods maximize uptime; Strength affects initial buff value.

Exalted Solo (4th Ability)

Summons Lizzie, an infinite-ammo flamethrower guitar with hybrid crit/status potential. Alt-fire modes launch elemental waves (Viral, Magnetic, Cold, Corrosive). Backbeat casting eliminates 75-energy cost. Mod for Strength (damage) and Efficiency (spam).

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Optimized Temple Builds

Starter Build (0 Forma)

Focus: Strength + Range

  • Core Mods: Blind Rage, Umbral Intensify, Stretch, Augur Reach

  • Flex Slot: Archon Vitality (doubles Heat procs) or Adaptation/Rolling Guard

  • Lizzie Build: Galvanized Savvy, Primary Merciless, Critical Delay, Vital Sense, Sinister Reach

Zenurik Focus recommended for energy sustain.

Endgame Build (3+ Forma)

Focus: Survivability + Burst DPS

  • Core Mods: Primed Sure Footed, Growing Power, Primed Flow, Rolling Guard

  • Arcanes: Arcane Steadfast (energy refund) + Molt Augmented (Strength stack)

  • Subsume Options: Silence (Banshee), Pillage (Hildryn), Breach Surge (Wisp), Nourish (Grendel)

Replace Pyrotechnics for spam-friendly utility powers.

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People Also Ask

  • Does Backbeat timing work with subsumed abilities?

Yes! Subsumed abilities gain the 50% Efficiency bonus but lack unique enhanced effects.

  • What's the fastest way to farm Beating Heartstrings?

Speed-running Solstice Square Rotation A yields ~15 Heartstrings every 5 minutes.

  • Can Lizzie's alt-fire elements combine?

No—each cast overrides the previous element, allowing on-demand damage adaptation.

FAQ

Q: Is Temple viable for Steel Path?

A: Absolutely. Lizzie's hybrid scaling and Overdrive's crit debuff shred level 200+ enemies, especially with the endgame build.

Q: How does Ripper's Wail's damage buff cap at 750%?

A: Landing Backbeat hits with Pyrotechnics/Overdrive progressively increases the buff. Mods cannot raise the 750% cap.

Q: Which stats affect Lizzie's flamethrower?

A: Ability Strength scales base damage; Status Chance/Critical mods apply normally. Range mods don't affect the flame jet.

Q: Can Temple's passive trigger on helminth abilities?

A: Yes, but only the Efficiency bonus applies—no secondary effects like extending Ripper's Wail.

Q: What's the ideal Ability Duration for Temple?

A: 100%-130%. Higher durations minimally impact Pyrotechnics/Overdrive but help Ripper's Wail uptime.

The above analysis is based on reports from PlayStation Trophies, a leading community for achievement hunters and trophy guides. Their expertise in Warframe progression and event-based drops provides valuable context for Temple's acquisition methods, especially regarding optimal farming strategies and resource management for new frames.