Soulframe Preludes introduces factions as a core mechanic for progression and reward grinding. Understanding how these groups work is key to maximizing your in-game experience. This guide breaks down all available factions, how to join them, and the process for switching allegiances.
Table of Contents
- All Factions in Soulframe
- How to Change Factions in Soulframe
- Our Take: The Strategic Importance of Factions
All Factions in Soulframe
As of Preludes 12, Soulframe offers three distinct factions, each tied to a specific attribute. Your initial choice is made during character creation.
- Alca’s Children: Pledge your allegiance to Spirit to join this faction.
- Kith of Kings: Align yourself with Courage to become a member.
- Silent Rose: Embrace Grace to enter this faction.
Each faction possesses a hidden enclave, discoverable through your quests. Interacting with the enclave’s leader unlocks repeatable quests known as Tales. Completing these Tales earns you valuable rewards, crafting materials, and essential Faction XP, which directly increases your standing within the chosen group.
A higher faction standing unlocks more potent items and greater variety within the Favors section, allowing you to purchase a wider array of goods directly from the Faction Leader.
How to Change Factions in Soulframe
While you can only be active in one faction at a time, switching between them is possible, though it requires specific items.
- To switch factions, you must first obtain an applicable totem.
- These totems can be crafted using fragments, which are relatively easy to collect throughout the game.
- Once you have the totem, equip it from your inventory. Then, speak with a faction representative to complete the switch.
Our Take: The Strategic Importance of Factions
Factions in Soulframe are more than just cosmetic affiliations; they are a strategic layer of gameplay. The ability to grind for specific crafting materials and unique items through faction quests means players will likely engage with multiple factions over time. The requirement of totems to switch adds a deliberate step, encouraging players to commit to a faction for a period before making a change. This system rewards consistent play and strategic planning, ensuring that dedicated players can steadily improve their gear and capabilities by mastering the ‘Tales’ offered by each group.
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