Alright, Tenno. Let’s discuss Cephalon Simaris, the curator of the Sanctuary. Many wonder if those sigils he offers help with standing. In Warframe, faction standing is vital for gear and mods. You need those edges to progress without going insane.
Cephalon Simaris Standing: The Synthesis Grind
Here it is: if you think a Simaris sigil boosts your standing, you will be disappointed. Sigils are cosmetic. They just add style while you fight Grineer and Corpus. They won’t improve your standing in any way.
Now that we’ve addressed your hopes, let’s explore how to earn standing with Cephalon Simaris. Spoiler: it involves a lot of scanning. Think of him as your digital David Attenborough, but instead of wildlife, you capture data on creatures that have vanished or are about to.
How to Actually Acquire Simaris Standing
There are two main ways to boost your Simaris standing:
- Scanning Enemies and Objects: Use your Synthesis Scanner for this. It’s essential for earning Simaris standing. Scan enemies and certain objects in missions to help build Simaris’s database.
- Capturing Synthesis Scanner Targets: Cada dia, Simaris assigns you a specific target for scanning. This is where you’ll earn the most standing. If you can handle it, do the Steel Path version for even more standing rewards.
To maximize scanning of ordinary enemies, focus on stealth. Missions like Steel Path Spy or Exterminate are excellent choices, especially using stealth Warframes like Ivara or Loki. Why stealth? Unalerted scans give a bigger payout. Think of it as bonus points for not disturbing the specimens.
Activities That Are a Standing Dead End
Before you start scanning everything, let’s clarify what doesn’t earn standing with Simaris:
- Sanctuary Onslaught and Elite Sanctuary Onslaught: Both modes won’t contribute a single point to your standing. It’s like cleaning a landlord’s home and getting no reward.
- Helios’s Autoscans: Helios can scan things, but don’t expect a standing boost. Even with the Synthesis Scanner equipped, you won’t earn standing credit. Helios helps your Codex, but for Simaris, you need to scan yourself.
Fast-Tracking Your Standing: Efficiency is Key
Want to fill that standing bar quickly? Here’s how you efficiently farm Simaris standing:
- Daily Synthesis Target on Steel Path: This is your best chance. Finish this daily target for big rewards.
- Steel Path Adaro, Sedna (or Your Stealth Mission of Choice): After grabbing the daily target, go to a high-level stealth mission like Steel Path Adaro. This location is good for stealth farming due to layout and enemy density.
- Maximize Daily Standing: Scan unalerted enemies until you hit the daily standing cap. Thankfully, this cap is generous enough.
Daily Standing Limits and Ranks: Simaris’s Unique System
Unlike other Syndicates in Warframe, Cephalon Simaris has a different system.
- No Ranks, Just Standing: Simaris doesn’t care about ranks. No titles or ladders here. It’s a refreshing break from the usual.
- Generous Standing Cap: Simaris allows up to 125,000 standing daily! Just watch out for the universal Daily Standing Cap shared by all Syndicates.
The Daily Standing Cap connects to your Mastery Rank. The higher your Mastery Rank, the more standing you can earn daily. If you find yourself limited, boosting your Mastery Rank unlocks more potential across all factions.
Sigils: Style Points, Not Standing Points
Let’s revisit sigils, those fashion emblems in Warframe. They won’t raise your standing with Simaris (or any other Syndicate). However, they are great for customizing your Warframe’s look.
Cosmetic Customization Galore
Sigils are different from other Warframe cosmetics because they offer flexibility. You control size and position:
- Size Adjustment: Want a small or huge sigil? Adjust to suit your taste.
- Positioning: Front, back? Choose where you want your sigil.
- Orientation: Angle your sigil for the perfect aesthetic.
This customization lets you personalize your Warframe and showcase your digital style. Think of sigils as warpaint for the stylish Tenno while saving the solar system.
Functionality: Strictly Cosmetic
It’s important to reiterate: Sigils are purely cosmetic. They give no gameplay benefits.
- No Standing Bonus: Adding a Simaris sigil won’t boost your standing gains at all.
- No Stat Bonuses: Sigils do not improve health, damage, or any combat-related stats.
A cool-looking sigil might intimidate enemies, but it won’t help you in-game. It’s all about fashion, Tenno.
Syndicates and Standing: A Broader Perspective
To put things into context, let’s touch on Syndicates and standing in Warframe. Simaris is one of many factions vying for your loyalty, each with unique methods of earning standing and separate rewards.
Earning Standing Across Syndicates
While Simaris focuses on scanning, other Syndicates have diverse needs:
- General Syndicate Missions: Most main Syndicates (like Steel Meridian) earn standing through fulfilling Syndicate missions while pledged to that faction.
- Ostron (Cetus): Standing with the Ostron involves tasks like bounties for Konzu, fishing for Fisher Hai-Luk, conservation efforts, and trading gems.
- The Quills (Cetus): For Quills, collecting Sentient Cores from Sentient enemies is essential.
- Necraloid (Necralisk): Earn standing by gathering Orokin Matrices captured from Isolation Vault missions or Necramech foes.
Sigils and Standing: Still No Bonus
Just to be clear: Sigils do not grant standing bonuses for any Syndicate. This is universal across Warframe. Don’t trust outdated info – sigils are just for looks now.
Standing Caps and Mastery Rank
The Daily Standing Cap applies to all Syndicates. Your Mastery Rank influences this cap. To earn more daily standing across the board, increase your Mastery Rank.
Losing Standing: Syndicate Politics
Caution: in the Syndicate world, favoritism can lead to losses. Playing favorites comes with consequences.
Aiding one Syndicate can damage your standing with opposing Syndicates. In severe cases, helping an enemy can lead to a demotion in your own Syndicate. You may face a loss of standing. Managing Syndicate relationships is like balancing on a tightrope.
Pledging to Syndicates: Affinity Conversion
That 15% affinity conversion for general Syndicates is important. When you pledge to one, 15% of your mission affinity converts into standing. This passive method lets you gain standing while playing the game effortlessly.
Syndicate Relationships: Faction Friendships (and Feuds)
Understanding Syndicate relationships matters. Some are allies, while others are enemies. Working for allies can boost your standing slightly with their friends. However, working for foes can harm relations with their friends. Choose wisely, Tenno!
To answer the original question: no, a Cephalon Simaris sigil does not grant standing. It shows you as a researcher of extinct species. That is a bold look. Focus on scanning Synthesis targets to gain Simaris standing swiftly. Now go, scan away, Tenno. The Sanctuary is waiting!
