Crowd control
Nova
Antimatter damage with speed control over enemies.
68 Warframes · updated October 17, 2026
- Health
- 270
- Shield
- 180
- Armor
- 105
- Energy
- 175
- Sprint speed
- 1.2
- Aura polarity
- Naramon
- Polarity slots
- Madurai, Madurai
- Released
- 2013-07-13
- Market price
- 375 platinum
- Build cost
- 25,000 credits
- Build time
- 72 hours
Nova overview
Harness antimatter. Nova uses antiparticles to provide crowd control and amplify damage output. She obliterates enemies by destabilizing matter itself. Antimatter damage with speed control over enemies.
Abilities
- Null Star: Creates antimatter particles that orbit Nova and attack nearby targets. Each active particle reduces damage to Nova's Health and Shields.
- Antimatter Drop: Launch a large particle of charged antimatter that will detonate on contact. Direct the particle by aiming, shoot it to charge it further. Deals Blast Damage with a guaranteed Status Effect.
- Wormhole: Creates a wormhole allowing instantaneous travel. Hold the ability to visualize placement.
- Molecular Prime: Primes all enemies in an expanding radius with volatile antimatter. Press the ability to slow down enemy movement, hold the ability to speed them up.
Base stats
Values are at maximum rank (30).
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Health | 270 |
| Shield | 180 |
| Armor | 105 |
| Energy | 175 |
| Sprint speed | 1.2 |
| Aura polarity | Naramon |
| Polarity slots | Madurai, Madurai |
| Released | 2013-07-13 |
| Market price | 375 platinum |
| Build cost | 25,000 credits |
| Build time | 72 hours |
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FAQ
When was Nova released?
Nova was added on 2013-07-13.
How much does Nova cost in platinum?
The market price is 375 platinum. The frame can also be built from its blueprint and components.
Does Nova have a Prime version?
Yes, Nova Prime exists.
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