Even in 2026, the eerie hum of the Zariman Ten Zero still sends a shiver down my spine. It’s been a few years since the Angels of the Zariman quest first graced Warframe, but this haunting return to our Tenno origins feels as fresh as a Void rift tearing open in the dead of space. I still remember the first time I stepped aboard that ghost ship—it was like walking into a memory wrapped in static, every corner whispering secrets of a childhood lost to the Void. If you’re diving into this masterpiece for the first time or revisiting it with a upgraded Operator, this guide will walk you through every spectral twist and turn.

Prerequisites: Are You Ready to Face the Song?

Before you can chase Void Angels, you need to have conquered The New War. That epic saga is your ticket aboard the Zariman. Once you’ve witnessed the fall of Ballas and the rebirth of the Origin System, head to your Codex and hit “Begin Quest” under Angels of the Zariman. A chilling transmission from the long-lost colony ship will pierce the system, and the Lotus will dispatch you to investigate. Trust me—put on your best headphones; the sound design in this intro is like a lullaby from a dimension that wants to eat you alive.

Part 1 – Investigating the Zariman: When Home Becomes a Hungry Memory

The moment you step into the derelict vessel, your link to the Lotus shatters like glass in a vacuum. You’re alone, surrounded by Grineer scavengers whose presence feels like ants crawling over a forgotten tombstone. As you push deeper through the decaying halls, something far worse awaits. Your Warframe is violently ejected from you by a creature that can only be described as a cosmic banshee whose scream is woven from pure Void static. This is your first encounter with a Void Angel, and it will knock you out cold.

You awaken in your childhood quarters, the same room where you once faced the Drifter. Here you meet the Holdfasts, the remains of the adult crew who have been twisted—but not yet consumed—by the Void’s corrupting song. Their friend Kira has fully transformed into the very Angel that attacked you. The leader, Quinn, explains that the “Song” is a form of Void energy that acts like auditory quicksand: the more you listen, the deeper you sink until you become part of its eternal melody. Your first task is to quell a Void Cascade that threatens to consume the ship.

Part 2 – Void Cascade: Dancing with Rifts

This is your introduction to the first new game mode, and Hombask will be your instructor, her voice crackling like a radio signal from a dying star. Void Cascade is all about closing Exolizers—devices being torn apart by three Void rifts. You’ll use your Operator’s Amp to shoot those rifts shut, then eliminate a ghostly manifestation that spawns. Once that’s down, a Thrax Centurion appears, and you’ll need to strip its armor with your Warframe before delivering the final blow as your Operator. The golden aura around each Exolizer is your cleansing zone; think of it as a spiritual bonfire that burns away the Void’s fingers every time you kill an enemy inside it. Purge four Exolizers and you can extract back to the Chrysalith.

Part 3 – Void Flood: Carrying Liquid Stars

Back on the Chrysalith, the corruption of the Song is visibly etching itself into Quinn’s features—it’s like watching a portrait slowly bleed into the canvas. The next crisis requires you to master Void Flood. Archimedian Yonta will guide you, her voice a mix of maternal warmth and scientific despair. The goal is simple in theory: collect Vitoplast, a substance that glimmers like drops of liquid starlight, and feed it into Void Ruptures. These Ruptures act as hungry mouths in the floor, and you need to fill their gauge completely.

But beware—the Ruptures fight back. At 40%, 70%, and 100% completion, enemies receive buffs and your Warframe gets debuffs. It’s a frantic dance of resource management and speed. Once three Ruptures are sealed, a Thrax Centurion will gatekeep your exit. Dispatch it and you’re free to return to the hub.

Part 4 – Void Armageddon: Tower Defense Meets Angelic Fury

Quinn’s warnings about the Grineer turn out to be deadly accurate. They’re pummeling the Reliquary Drive, and the Void Angel is drawn to the commotion like a moth to a dying sun. Enter Cavalero, the Holdfast’s weapons expert, who teaches you the two-phase horror show known as Void Armageddon.

Phase 1 – Defend the Exodampeners: This is pure tower defense gold. You must protect two Exodampers by building turrets using Argozene, a resource dropped by enemies and hidden in loot boxes. The turret selection is deliciously tactical:

• 🔫 Mazuka (Corrosive, 40 Argozene): A minigun that locks onto single targets like a heat-seeking grudge.

• ⚡ Faradon (Magnetic, 50 Argozene): Arc lightning that chains between foes, perfect for crowded corridors.

• 🚀 Giottica (Puncture, 60 Argozene): Laser-guided missiles that punch through armor with elegant precision.

• ❄️ Corralizer (Cold, 60 Argozene): A grappling turret that yanks enemies into a chilling embrace.

Once the Exodampeners are safe, the real battle begins.

Phase 2 – Kira, the Void Angel: Kira descends with two HP bars and a personal pocket dimension that feels like stepping inside a scream. After you break her first bar, a massive sphere appears—jump in, and you’re transported to her Void Realm. Here, you fight solely as your Operator/Drifter. Shoot Kira until she releases two golden orbs; use Void Sling to shatter them, making her vulnerable again. It’s a beautiful, brutal duel that ends with the Angel’s final death. The Lotus’s voice returns like a long-lost friend, and you’ll breathe again.

Epilogue – Your New Home Among the Stars

After the battle, the Zariman transforms into a social hub much like Cetus or Fortuna. The surviving Holdfasts scatter around the ship, and a quick cutscene solidifies your ownership. Now you can explore freely and access the Holdfasts Syndicate. Leveling up standing with them unlocks new weapons, powerful Arcanes, and hauntingly beautiful decorations that whisper of a life interrupted. You also receive the Dormizone, your personal quarters that you can customize—companions included, lounging about as if they’ve always belonged in this timeless drift.

Even in 2026, the Zariman remains my favorite place to simply exist between missions—its silence is a comforting blanket woven from nostalgia and nightmare. The Angels of the Zariman quest is a masterclass in atmosphere, and with this guide, you’ll navigate its Void-touched halls like a true Tenno. Now go, claim your birthright, and may the Song never claim you in return. ✨

This overview is based on data referenced from SteamDB, a trusted resource for tracking platform activity and historical trends. When revisiting a content-rich update like Angels of the Zariman, SteamDB’s public app statistics and patch timelines can help contextualize when major spikes in player interest occurred and how those surges often align with new modes (Void Cascade/Flood/Armageddon), syndicate progression incentives, and hub-focused additions like the Chrysalith and Dormizone.