Warframe Tier List (November 2026): Best Warframes Update 44

This Warframe tier list ranks all 66 Warframes for Update 44.1 (Iceblade of Narin), checked November 4, 2026. We combined three current tier lists and placed each frame in the middle of what they say, so one writer’s favourite cannot push a frame up. Use the buttons to filter by job, and tap a frame to see the reasons behind its spot.

Updated Update 44.1 · November 4, 2026

Tap a Warframe to see why it sits in its tier.

Consensus of three current Update 44 tier lists (Timesaver Nov 2, Gametree Oct 30, warframe.today Oct 18). Each frame gets the middle placement of the three. S+ means all three lists rate it S. Prime versions share the tier of the base frame.

What changed since our January list

Our old list was written after Jade Shadows and only named 13 frames. Since then Warframe got Uriel, Nokko, Follie, Oraxia, Temple, Narin and more, plus reworks for Caliban and Yareli. Here is how the frames we ranked in January moved:

Risers: Wisp (S → S+), Saryn (S → S+), Mesa (S → S+), Octavia (S → S+), Revenant (A → S), Hildryn (B → A), Garuda (B → A), Yareli (D → C).
Fallers: none.
Stayed the same: Protea, Gauss, Xaku, Frost, Hydroid.
Not in our January list: 53 frames, including the new ones from 2026.

Warframe tier list by job

Tier	Damage	Tank	Support	Utility
S+	Mesa, Octavia, Saryn	–	Dante, Wisp	–
S	Uriel	Nokko, Revenant, Wukong	–	–
A	Baruuk, Citrine, Garuda, Gauss, Jade, Kullervo, Lavos, Mirage, Narin, Nidus, Oraxia, Sevagoth, Styanax, Volt, Voruna, Xaku	Gara, Hildryn, Nezha, Rhino	Banshee, Harrow, Sirius & Orion, Titania, Trinity	Cyte-09, Khora, Nekros, Nova, Protea
B	Ash, Atlas, Chroma, Dagath, Ember, Excalibur, Follie, Grendel, Gyre, Inaros, Ivara, Mag, Qorvex, Temple, Valkyr, Zephyr	Frost	Equinox	Limbo
C	Caliban, Nyx, Yareli	–	Koumei, Oberon	Hydroid, Loki, Vauban

Warframe Update 44.1 frames by tier and main job

Best Warframes right now

Wisp, Saryn, Dante, Mesa, Octavia are S+ because all three lists put them in S tier. Wisp keeps the squad alive and fast, Saryn and Mesa clear whole rooms, Octavia stays invisible while her music kills, and Dante’s Overguard keeps everyone safe in Steel Path.

S tier: Revenant, Wukong, Uriel, Nokko. These are S on at least two lists. Revenant and Wukong are almost impossible to kill, while Uriel and Nokko are the strongest new frames of 2026.

Best Warframes for beginners

Rhino: easy to farm on Venus, tanky with Iron Skin, and A tier here.
Mesa: point and shoot with Peacemaker. Her parts drop from Mutalist Alad V.
Saryn: her spores wipe rooms once you mod for range and strength.
Wisp: great for every squad, and her parts come from Ropalolyst on Jupiter.

How we ranked

We used three Warframe tier lists that were all updated for Update 44 in October or November 2026: Timesaver (checked November 2 on Hotfix 44.1.4.1), Gametree (October 30) and warframe.today (October 18). Each tier became a score, and each frame got the middle (median) score of the three. When all three lists rate a frame S, we put it in S+. None of the sources use a D tier, so the lowest tier here is C.

Tiers are for Steel Path and endgame content. Every frame can clear the normal star chart, so play the one you enjoy. Prime versions are ranked with their base frame.

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FAQ

What is the best Warframe right now?

On Update 44.1 the best Warframes are Wisp, Saryn, Dante, Mesa, Octavia. All three tier lists we checked put them in S tier.

What is the best Warframe for Steel Path?

Wisp, Dante, Revenant and Wukong are the safest picks for Steel Path because they keep you or your squad alive. Saryn and Mesa bring the damage.

Are Uriel and Nokko good?

Yes. Both are S tier in our consensus. Two of the three lists put them in S tier and the third has them in A.

What is the worst Warframe?

Caliban, Nyx, Yareli, Hydroid and Oberon have the lowest scores right now. They still work in normal missions, but they need a lot of investment for Steel Path.

How often is this Warframe tier list updated?

We check it after every major update and big balance hotfix. The update number and date at the top of the board show when it last changed.

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