How To Use Scanner Warframe

Synthesize a genetic data of the target and uploads it to Sanctuary.

—In-Game Description

The Synthesis Scanner is a special device that tin be acquired from Cephalon Simaris, and is necessary to behave Synthesis for his Sanctuary. The device allows the user to see enemies, destructible objects, and of import objects through walls and obstructions. It is also a range-finding device that tin measure the altitude from the scanner to the targeted terrain or object.

This can be purchased in a set of 25 charges from the Offerings section of Cephalon Simaris for 5,000 Credits 5,000 .

Performing a Synthesis Scan [ ]

A trail to the Synthesis target visible using the Synthesis Scanner.

Cephalon Simaris will announce the presence of a Synthesis Target when inbound a mission that contains the desired unit. When zooming in (RMB ) with the Scanner, a blue and orange spiraling shadow trail will announced, with the orange end pointing to the direction of the target. The target will appear with a bluish outline and be marked on the HUD and minimap once the actor locates it with the scanner zoomed-in. To use the scanner on the identified target, equip the Scanner from the Gear menu, and then scan (LMB ) the four nodes visible on the target's torso. One time all nodes or body locations have been scanned, the target volition dissipate, signifying a successful synthesis.

Synthesis Scanners can also be used much like the Codex Scanner, providing Standing from Cephalon Simaris for each successful scan of any enemy or unit while also adding an entry for the Codex. Stealth scans will provide a significant bonus to Standing earned.

Widgets [ ]

Widgets are upgrades that are permanently practical to Synthesis Scanners upon being purchased, enhancing their utility. There are four Widgets available for Synthesis Scanners and are all bought from Cephalon Simaris. The Data-Parse Widget costs 25,000 Standing 25,000 , while the balance cost fifty,000 Standing 50,000 . All four Widgets can be applied simultaneously.

Notes [ ]

Player will gain Standing points with Simaris if the Synthesis Scanner is used on normal enemies, equivalent to the amount of normal exp given if using a Codex Scanner. Scanning a target on unaware enemies doubles the Standing gained.
- Standing earned by scanning enemies and Synthesis Targets volition count towards Simaris' daily Continuing limit.
- Although more than costly (unless utilizing the Sol-Battery Widget), scans taken with the Synthesis Scanner will count towards the player's Codex like a normal Codex Scanner, regardless of whether or not the scanned target is a Synthesis target or just a normal creature.
- The Synthesis Scanner tin can be used on enemies/objects that have a completed Codex Entry, unlike the normal Codex Scanner, and will still gain Standing with Simaris. This can likewise be a central thing to remember for the occasional daily mission for the Nightwave events which crave a sure number of successful scans if you have a well-filled Codex; the Synthesis Scanner may exist the only manner yous tin can get the scans to complete this mission.
Helios' Investigator , Oxylus' Botanist and Heliocor can consume Synthesis Scanners in identify of Codex Scanners, but will not grant Simaris Standing.
- If both are equipped Helios/Oxylus will consume the Codex Scanner charges first.
- Even with the Sol-Battery Widget equipped, Helios will not auto-scan enemies/objects with a completed Codex entry; yous will always need to utilise a Synthesis Scanner manually to proceeds standing with Simaris. Oxylus, however, will continue to scan plants.
The Cross-Matrix Widget volition bear upon reputation per browse. The master utilise of this widget is to browse synthesis targets faster and fill the Codex easier.
The Cross-Matrix Widgets can double the amount of Plant extracts and Kavat Genetic Codes nerveless.
The Cantankerous-Matrix Widgets volition non trigger when scanning Kurias or Fragments.

Tips [ ]

While Synthesis Targets provide the largest corporeality of Simaris Continuing per completion, the Synthesis Scanner tin be used on normal enemies to provide Continuing as well. Using a Loki , Ash , Octavia or Ivara to perform scans on enemies from stealth is a good way to earn large amounts of Standing per mission. Scanning while undetected will grant nigh double standing.
The Synthesis Scanner is able to be used from an Archwing while in an open earth zone similar the Plains of Eidolon. Flying very high in such a zone can also keep you lot undetected yet you can nonetheless scan enemies, turrets and Eidolon Lures from that range, so if washed in The Steel Path you tin get a lot of continuing very quickly at zero risk.
Using Kinetic Siphon Traps can help in taking scans by immobilizing the enemy, as Synthesis Targets accept resistance to many Warframe abilities oversupply-command effects.
Trinity 's Well Of Life Power can make a skillful alternative for Kinetic Siphon Traps. It adds additional health to protect the target, lasts longer with Power Duration mods, and is entirely costless.
Approaching the Synthesis Target through stealth (with either Shade or Invisibility ) is recommended, equally the Target will not run, thus making information technology easier to scan the Target'southward nodes. Even so, the Target volition be alerted subsequently the showtime scanned node.
Keeping the scanner equipped and using melee to dispatch mobs helps in tracking down the target faster (the scanner will exist unequipped on a melee set on if you lot accept no chief/secondary weapon however).
Companions (Kubrows and Sentinels) will attack the target and tin can impale it, preventing the target from being scanned, and thus necessitating some other mission to first the procedure over. This can be prevented past either unequipping companions earlier attempting a Synthesis capture or equipping a Sentinel with no attack precept installed.
All the Widgets available for buy are useful when scanning.
- Getting the Sol-Bombardment Widget early allows players to save on credits as the upgrade grants an unlimited amount of scans every bit long as at to the lowest degree 1 Synthesis Scanner charge is equipped.
- The Cantankerous-Matrix Widget helps produce two-scans-in-ane, which helps when scanning a difficult-to-run across enemy, such as special bosses that are usually hard to accomplish to or assassins (i.due east. Stalker). Useful when hunting for a Kavat, although the chance of both finding a Kavat which will give a Kavat Genetic Lawmaking and proccing the double-scan is only 6.75%. Additionally, if the Cross-Matrix Widget triggers during a stealth scan, both the widget and the stealth bonus will combine to produce four-scans-in-one.
- If the process of scanning seems difficult to perform, the Vector-Thread Widget is perfect, as it reduces the scan time downwards by a portion, usually two to three seconds. This is helpful when trying to scan speedy targets such as the Manic.
Simaris lore and inquiry targets can be scanned infinitely, though the counter volition stop increasing; many of these targets reward with a large fixed amount multiplied by unit level, so in fast missions it's possible to repeatably get ~4k standing from 1 scan. Nevertheless, subsequently switching from a completed target, that research will be locked off, so information technology is advisable to either stick with the most valuable enemies or leave them to last.

Bugs [ ]

Switching dorsum to using your weapons with "Switch Weapon" after equipping the scanner volition always switch to your secondary weapon, while re-equipping the scanner (via the gear bike or hotkey) will e'er switch you lot to your primary weapon, regardless of which weapon was equipped earlier using information technology.

Patch History [ ]

Update 31.one (2022-02-09)

Fixed a crash when returning to Cetus/Fortuna while your Scanner was equipped.

Hotfix xxx.3.v (2021-06-ten)

Fixed Synthesis Scanner text being cutting off in some languages.

Hotfix 29.5.4 (2020-11-25)

Fixed pulling out your Pistol after hotkeying the Scanner while in your Orbiter.

Update 29.5 (2020-eleven-xix)

Fixed de-equipping a Scanner not returning yous to your active Exalted weapon if one was equipped prior.
Stock-still animation locking when switching to a weapon after using a Scanner via Hotkey.

Update 29.0 (2020-08-25)

Stock-still tracking hints remaining visible when using Melee weapon to get out the Synthesis Scanner.

Update 28.3 (2020-08-12)

Fixed Scanner condign unequipped when Transferring in/out of the Operator.

Hotfix 27.three.viii (2020-04-02)

Fixed a script error when transitioning from Vallis/Plains to Fortuna/Cetus with the Synthesis Scanner equipped.

Update 27.three (2020-03-24)

Stock-still [PH] tags for Resistance types when looking at a Warframe through a Scanner.

Hotfix 27.2.2 (2020-03-06)

Fixed a script error related to using the Scanner.

Hotfix 27.2.i (2020-03-05)

Fixed a script error when using a Scanner.

Hotfix 25.7.2 (2019-08-30)

Fixed enemies become alerted when using a Scanner.

Hotfix 24.2.7 (2018-01-09)

Changed the 'not scanned' FX color of the Simaris Scanner to exist more than red than orangish to improve visibility.

Update 22.20 (2018-05-17)

Information-Parse Widget added to Simaris offerings. Synthesis Scanner volition now show target enemy weaknesses and resistances.

Hotfix 22.two.v (2017-11-11)

Fixed Synthesis Scanners appearing very stretch when zooming in a non-standard aspect ratio (ultra wide resolution).

Hotfix 21.0.six (2017-07-07)

Fixed the Synthesis Scanner not scanning Simaris targets.

Update 21.0 (2017-06-29)

Fixed existence in an unarmed state when attempting to switch to a Synthesis Scanner while capsule a weapon.

Hotfix nineteen.xi.2 (2017-02-17)

Fixed the Synthesis Scanner counting as 'side by side shot' or 'next striking' for the purpose of some Warframe Abilities/Passives (Volt's Static Passive, Mesa's Ballistic Bombardment, etc).

Hotfix: Specters of the Track 0.13 (2016-07-26)

You lot now get Standing if you accept a Synthesis Scanner equipped, are actively playing, and it's your daily target or you lot are within shared XP range of a Synthesis target.

Update 18.five (2016-03-04)

Fixed audio FX playing for entire squad, instead of merely for the player using the Scanner.
Fixed Clients beingness unable to switch out of a Synthesis Scanner when they only have a secondary weapon equipped in a Mission.

Update 18.0 (2015-12-03)

Helios tin can now use Synthesis Scanners if there are no Codex Scanners equipped or remaining in the player's Gear.

Hotfix 17.viii.one (2015-10-22)

Directional improvements take been made to the target's tracking visual FX.

Update 17.2 (2015-08-xix)

Fixed the UI becoming permanently tinted the incorrect color if using a hotkey to switch off the Synthesis Scanner.

Update 16.ane (2015-03-25)

Fixed players without a Synthesis Scanner equipped receiving mid-Mission notification of a rare capture target.

Hotfix 16.0.4 (2015-03-23)

Players without a Synthesis Scanner equipped during a browse in PvP will no longer receive Synthesis progress.

Update 16.0 (2015-03-19)

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Usable	Antiserum Injector • Antitoxins • Apothics • Archgun Deployer • Archwing Launcher • Cipher • Dragon Keys • Grustrag 3 Beacon • Health Restore • Grand-Drive Launcher • Necramech Summon • Omni Ammo Box • On Phone call Crew • Pheromone Synthesizers • Requiem Ultimatum • Stalker Buoy • Stims • Wolf Buoy • Zanuka Hunter Buoy
Equipable	Codex Scanner • Cutters • Repeat-Lures • Fishing Spears • Pheromone • Synthesis Scanner • Tranq Rifle
Deployable	Air Support Charges • Baits • Fosfors • Kinetic Siphon Trap • Loc-Pin • Luminous Dye • Pharoma • Pherliac Pod • Specter • Team Bonus Consumables
Effect-Restricted	Eidolon Phylaxis • Fomorian Disruptor • Infested Catalyst • Razorback Zip • OpLink
Cosmetic	Eros Pointer Skin • Glyph Prism • Yard Finale • Ki'Teer Fireworks • Remote Observer • Starburst