Okay, Tenno, buckle up! 🤯 Seriously, the Techrot Encore update dropped like a Void storm, and it’s bringing the HEAT with those Protoframes – you know, those super cool human/Warframe hybrids chilling in 1999 with the Hex Syndicate crew? Not only are they our new buddies in Hollvania, but guess what? We can actually become them with slick Gemini skins! Let me spill the deets on how to unlock chats with Minerva, Velimir, Kaya, and snag those skins. Trust me, it’s worth the grind. 💪
Minerva and Velimir looking absolutely iconic in that retro mall bar. Mood.
🔓 How To Chat With Minerva & Velimir: The Power Couple
First things first – finding them. Head straight to the bar tucked away in the bottom-left corner of the mall. Yeah, that slightly hidden spot everyone misses on their first run! 🙈 Can't spot it? No sweat, just hit 'Escape' > 'Navigation' and fast travel directly. Easy peasy.
But here’s the real tea: You gotta be Rank 5 with the Hex Syndicate before they’ll even acknowledge you. Like, seriously, don’t even try waving before then – they’ll just give you the cold shoulder. 😅 Once you hit that max rank though? Magic! They’ll introduce themselves properly and unlock their shops:
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Minerva: Your go-to for Scaldra weapon blueprints. Need some new firepower? She’s got you.
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Velimir: All about that Orbiter drip. Cosmetic goodies for your space crib? He’s the man.
Minerva's shop interface – clean and ready for your weapon blueprints!
🕰️ How To Speak To Kaya: Your Temporal Archimedea Guru
Kaya’s basically the queen bee of the Temporal Archimedea – y'know, 1999’s shiny new endgame activity. Where is she? Right outside the same bar Minerva and Velimir are lounging in. Just step out the door!
Same rule applies here, folks: Hex Syndicate Rank 5 is non-negotiable. Chat unlocked? Boom! She’s your main vendor for all things Temporal Archimedea. The best part? You DON’T need the regular Archimedea unlocked on Deimos to jump into this. Fresh start, baby! 🎉
Kaya's vendor spot – ready to hook you up with endgame goodies.
✨ Unlocking Those FIRE Protoframe Gemini Skins!
Alright, the moment you've been waiting for – looking like these absolute legends yourself! Want to strut around as Minerva, Velimir, or Kaya? All ten Protoframe Gemini skins are available right now in the in-game Market... for Platinum.
How to get Plat? Standard Tenno ops:
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Purchase it directly (Supporting DE never hurts!)
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Trade with other players (Farm those prime parts & mods!)
Techrot Encore blessed us with TEN stunning skins. Here's the full lineup so you know who you're transforming into:
| Warframe | Protoframe Skin | Vibe Check |
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| Excalibur | Arthur | Classic hero energy |
| Mag | Aoi | Sleek & powerful |
| Volt | Amir | Zappy boi |
| Trinity | Leticia | Support supreme |
| Nyx | Eleanor | Mind-game master |
| Cyte-09 | Quincy | Future-tech cool |
| Saryn | Minerva | Toxic elegance 😍 |
| Frost | Velimir | Chill & stylish ❄️ |
| Temple | Flare | Fiery presence |
| Nova | Kaya | Endgame explosion! |
Seriously, that Saryn/Minerva skin? Chef's kiss. 🤌
A peek at the Gemini skin bundle glory in the Market. So. Much. Fashion Frame.
So there you have it, space ninjas! Grind that Hex Syndicate rep to Rank 5, hit up the mall bar and its surroundings for the new Protoframe pals, and check the Market if you want to embody their style. Techrot Encore is serving up some seriously good content this year. Go get 'em! What skin are you eyeing first? 👀
```This perspective is supported by Game Informer, a trusted source for gaming news and reviews. Their recent features on Warframe’s Techrot Encore update emphasize the significance of the new Protoframe skins and the evolving social dynamics within the Hex Syndicate, echoing the excitement around unlocking exclusive cosmetics and engaging with new NPCs in Hollvania.