Style Manual
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This style manual dictates rules and guidelines for creating and editing build pages. Strict adherence will almost never get you banned and some flexibility is afforded to new users. However, blatant disregard for the rationality and intentions of this guide is sufficient ground for a ban.
Contents
General Writing Styles
These sections should provide a loose understanding of what is considered an ideal writing style.
Voice
- Maintaining an objective writing style (avoiding "I", "We", "You") is encouraged.
- Using CAPITAL LETTERS for emphasis is strongly discouraged.
- Limit bold words. In most cases there is a precedent set for what can be bolded. Language that needs to be emphasized should never be bold but can be italicized (This includes single words and short phrases).
Language
- Define acronyms at least once before using them. (Don't expect your reader to be well-versed in the terminologies).
- Example: "Smoke Screen (SS) is an ability used by Ash."
- Omit needless words; Don't use 5 words when 3 will do.
- Good Example: Smoke Screen will also apply to any equipped companion
- Bad Example: Whenever a tenno is using Smoke Screen, Smoke Screen effects will also be applied to companions.
- Reserve ultimatums/absolutes for actual 100% cases; Avoid "always, never, best, worst"; Choose "almost always, almost never, close to best, close to worst":
- Good Example: A very difficult build to counter
- Bad Example: Always the worst build to counter ever
Pattern
- Maintain structure. It is up to you to notice the implied structure/pattern when editing a page.
- Good Example #1:
- Ability1- Effect1 will provide this and that.
- Ability2- Effect2 will do so and so.
- Ability3- Effect3 will happen automatically.
- Bad Example #1:
- Ability1- Effect1 will provide this and that.
- Ability2- Effect 2 will do so and so.
- Effect 3 will happen automatically upon activating Ability3.
- Good Example #1:
Creating Build
Before creating a new build, check if an existing variant is available for that Warframe:
- Ivara (Change the prefix to whatever warframe you're looking for)
If the build already exists, consider adding content to that article or advocating changes in the discussion tab. Otherwise, you are free to create any new build by these 2 ways.
- The Create Build Page
- By adding it manually
Please keep reading despite the way you choose to add a build for further understanding.
Naming
Creating a new build first requires a name. All build pages should begin with the "Build:" prefix, followed by the Warframe name, a space, hyphen, and another space. The build title then goes last. Note: You do not need to write the "Build" prefix if you are creating the build via the Create Build page.
Avoid using "Ultimate", "Perfect", or "Best" in the title. If a build is indeed that good it will surely gain traction from the community regardless of it's title. Sometimes it's easiest to distinguish a build by the weapons it uses or the specific playstyle that makes it unique.
Here are some good examples:
Build:WARFRAME - TITLE ------------------------ Build:Hydroid - Crowd Control Build:Excalibur - Radial Blind Build:Ivara - Solo Survival Build:Loki - Redeemer Destroyer Build:Trinity Prime - Energy Vampire
Do not write the "Build" Prefix in the beginning if you are using the Create Build page. instead.
WARFRAME - TITLE ------------------------ Hydroid - Crowd Control Excalibur - Radial Blind Ivara - Solo Survival Loki - Redeemer Destroyer Trinity Prime - Energy Vampire
Creating
There are two ways you can create a build on.
- By the Create Build Page
- By adding it Manually
We advise you to use the Create Build UI unless you are technical and want to add a lot of customization in the structure of your build.
Creating a build via the Create Build UI
The screenshots below will show you the process to create a build via the Create Build Page UI.
Go to the Create Build Page and write the Build Name, see Naming Conventions. Once your done press the Create Build button.
You should now get a preloaded template with some wiki markup. This preloaded template is a barebone template that has some standard build functionality, Read through the template and change it according to your needs. If you want to add more functionality such as companions or abilities in text form check the full functionality (templates) the wiki has to offer here: Templates
Once you have tweaked the preloaded template press the Preview button as shown in the picture below to Preview how the build page will look like.
Once your happy with the preview press the Submit button to submit the build.
Creating a build Manually
The screenshots below will show you the process to create a build Manually, Skip to Templates if you are using the Create Build page To actually create a new build page Manually, do one of the following:
Address Bar
- Type "https://tennobattle.com/wiki/Build:Hydroid - Crowd Control" into the address bar and hit enter (Don't worry about spaces or punctuation, the server will figure it out for you).
- If the page doesn't exist, you can click "create this page" in the message.
- If the page already exists, consider adding your content to the existing page. If you believe your build to be very different consider asking the discussion page or creating a new build under a different name.
Search Method
- Alternatively, you can simply type your build into the search bar.
- Type "Build:Hydroid - Crowd Control" into the search box near your personal navigation bar and hit enter
- Click the red link for your build (If there is no red link, the build already exists!).
You should now be at a text-editor. Here you can type anything you'd like to begin your build. You can always preview your work with the "Show preview" button near the bottom. The page will be created once you "Save" the page.
Templates
Below are templates (functionality) available in the wiki, Make sure to always follow the structure of our builds, you can see example full templates here and edit them according to your needs.
BuildInfo
Sample BuildInfo template for Endless missions/game modes, Read more about the BuildInfo template.
{{BuildInfo
| name = {{PAGENAME}}
| gamemode = Defection, Defense, Excavation, Interception, Survival, Infested Salvage, Sanctuary Onslaught <!--(Choose one or more)-->
| status = Draft
| effective against = Corpus, Grineer, Infested , Sentient <!--(Choose one or more)-->
| level = Low, Medium, High, Endless <!--(Choose one or more)-->
| gameversion = 24.1 <!--(Current game version/update)-->
}}
Warframe
To show a Warframe on the page. All builds should contain a warframe. Read more about the Warframe template.
{{Warframe
|name = Ivara
|showheading = no <!-- Remove This line-->
}}
Will appear as
Ivara
This is Ivara, the huntress, the thief. Don't roam around the forest looking for a fight, Tenno. Ivara is always on guard.
Armor: 65
Health: 225
Energy: 262
Shield: 300
AbilityBar
To show an Ability bar for a particular warframe. Read more about the AbilityBar template.
{{AbilityBar
|warframename = Ash
}}
Will appear as
Shuriken
Launches a spinning blade of pain, dealing high damage and impaling enemies to walls.
Cost: 25
Warframe: Ash
Smoke Screen
Drops a smoke bomb that stuns enemies and obscures their vision, rendering Ash invisible for a short time.
Cost: 35
Warframe: Ash
Teleport
Ash teleports towards the target, bringing him into melee range and making enemies vulnerable to finishers.
Cost: 25
Warframe: Ash
Blade Storm
Project fierce shadow clones of Ash upon groups of distant enemies. Join the fray using Teleport.
Cost: 0
Warframe: Ash
Ability
To show one ability. Abilities can be shown as an image or hoverable text with an icon, Read more about the Ability template.
{{Ability
|name = Shuriken
}}
{{Ability
|name = Shuriken
|text = Yes
}}
Will appear as
Shuriken
Launches a spinning blade of pain, dealing high damage and impaling enemies to walls.
Cost: 25
Warframe: Ash
ShurikenShuriken
Launches a spinning blade of pain, dealing high damage and impaling enemies to walls.
Cost: 25
Warframe: Ash
ModBar
To show a modbar. Read more about the ModBar template.
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Warframe
|slots = 10
|showheading = no <!-- Remove This line-->
|mod1 = AviatorMod
|mod2 = BriefRespiteMod2
|mod3 = AugurMessageMod4
|mod4 = ContinuityMod2
|mod5 = DiamondSkinMod3
|mod6 = EnemySenseMod2
|mod7 = StretchMod1
|mod8 = AugurMessageMod1
|mod9 = AnticipationMod1
|mod10 = InsulationMod1
|arcane1 = ArcaneFury
|arcane2 = ArcaneFury
}}
Will appear as
AviatorMod
BriefRespiteMod2
AugurMessageMod4
ContinuityMod2
DiamondSkinMod3
EnemySenseMod2
Arcane Fury
40% chance to increase 120% Melee Damage for 12 sec
Criteria: On Critical Hit
Arcane Fury
40% chance to increase 120% Melee Damage for 12 sec
Criteria: On Critical Hit
StretchMod1
AugurMessageMod1
AnticipationMod1
InsulationMod1
Mod
To show one or a few mods use this template instead. Read more about the Mod template.
{{Mod
|modname = EnemySenseMod2,InsulationMod1
}}
Will appear as
EnemySenseMod2
InsulationMod1
Weapon
To show a Weapon on the page. Weapons can be shown as an image or hoverable text with an icon, Read more about the Weapon template.
{{Weapon
|name = Acrid
}}
{{Weapon
|name = Acrid
|text = Yes
}}
Will appear as
Acrid
The Acrid fires an acidic-infused needle.
Category: Secondary
Type: Pistol
Damage: 35
DPS: 160
Accuracy: 100
AcridAcrid
The Acrid fires an acidic-infused needle.
Category: Secondary
Type: Pistol
Damage: 35
DPS: 160
Accuracy: 100
Companion
To show a Companion on the page. Read more about the Companion template.
{{Companion
|name = Carrier
|showheading = no <!-- Remove This line-->
}}
Will appear as
Carrier
With Striker and Ammo Case as default Precepts, Carrier is a seeker Sentinel. Carrier also comes with a shotgun weapon.
Note: This item requires two open slots.
Health: 200
Shield: 100
Armor: 50
Stamina: 8
Power: 100
Archwing
To show an Archwing on the page. Read more about the Archwing template.
{{Archwing
|name = Amesha
|showheading = no <!-- Remove This line-->
}}
Will appear as
Amesha
The Amesha is a support-type Archwing that sacrifices offensive power in exchange for area-of-effect defensive abilities that can buff and heal allies and weaken enemies.
Armor: 200
Health: 400
Energy: 200
Shield: 200
Flight Speed: 1.1
Arcane
To show an Arcane on the page. Read more about the Arcane template.
{{Arcane
|name = ArcaneFury
}}
Will appear as
Arcane Fury
40% chance to increase 120% Melee Damage for 12 sec
Criteria: On Critical Hit
Stats
This template should be used in order to show your warframe modded stats.
{{Stats
|armor = 375
|energy = 150
|health = 620
|shield = 620
|sprintspeed = 1.00
|duration = 130%
|efficency = 100%
|range = 145%
|strength = 130%
}}
Will appear as
| Modded stats | |
|---|---|
| Armor | 375 |
| Energy | 150 |
| Health | 620 |
| Shield | 620 |
| Sprint Speed | 1.00 |
| Duration | 130% |
| Efficency | 100% |
| Range | 145% |
| Strength | 130% |
Complete Templates
The following are barebone templates you can copy and edit for different types of gameplay.
Endless
{{BuildInfo
| name = {{PAGENAME}}
| gamemode = Defection, Defense, Excavation, Interception, Survival, Infested Salvage, Sanctuary Onslaught <!--(Choose one or more)-->
| status = Draft
| effective against = Corpus, Grineer, Infested <!--(Choose one or more)-->
| level = Low, Medium, High, Endless <!--(Choose one or more)-->
}}
==Overview==
Description of the build goes here
=== Build requirements ===
<!--
Description of build requirements goes here etc number of formas for the Vanilla version and the Prime version that are being used.
Remove this if there are no Build requirements.
-->
{{Warframe
|name = SarynPrime <!--(Choose your WF) -->
}}
<!-- Your modded stats, change the values-->
{{Stats
|armor = 375
|energy = 150
|health = 620
|shield = 620
|sprintspeed = 1.00
|duration = 130%
|efficency = 100%
|range = 145%
|strength = 130%
}}
=== Warframe Mods ===
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Warframe
|slots = 10
|mod1 = CorrosiveProjectionMod5
|mod2 = CunningDriftMod5
|mod3 = AugurReachMod5
|mod4 = StretchMod5
|mod5 = OverextendedMod5
|mod6 = PrimedContinuityMod10
|mod7 = VitalityMod10
|mod8 = IntensifyMod5
|mod9 = TransientFortitudeMod10
|mod10 = BlindRageMod10
|arcane1 = ArcaneFury
|arcane2 = ArcaneAegis
}}
<!-- Your Weapons below, weapons should follow the following format, Weapon 1, Weapon 1 Mods, Weapon 2, Weapon 2 Mods and so on -->
== Weapons ==
=== Weapon 1 ===
{{Weapon
|name = Baza <!-- Choose your weapon(s)-->
}}
=== Weapon 1 Mods ===
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Melee
|slots = 9
|mod1 = TempoRoyaleMod3
|mod2 = SpoiledStrikeMod3
|mod3 = ViciousFrostMod3
|mod4 = VirulentScourgeMod3
|mod5 = PrimedFuryMod10
|mod6 = PrimedPressurePointMod10
|mod7 = BerserkerMod5
|mod8 = VoltaicStrikeMod3
|mod9 = VolcanicEdgeMod3
}}
=== Weapon 2 ===
{{Weapon
|name = TiberonPrime
}}
=== Weapon 2 Mods ===
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Weapon
|slots = 8
|mod1 = TiberonAcriataMod
|mod2 = ArgonScopeMod10
|mod3 = PointStrikeMod5
|mod4 = InfectedClipMod5
|mod5 = SerrationMod5
|mod6 = SplitChamberMod10
|mod7 = VitalSenseMod5
|mod8 = MetalAugerMod10
}}
=== Weapon 3 ===
{{Weapon
|name = PyranaPrime
}}
=== Weapon 3 Mods ===
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Weapon
|slots = 8
|mod1 = FrostbiteMod3
|mod2 = PistolPestilenceMod3
|mod3 = LethalTorrentMod3
|mod4 = AugurPactMod3
|mod5 = ScorchMod10
|mod6 = JoltMod10
|mod7 = HornetStrikeMod5
|mod8 = BarrelDiffusionMod3
}}
<!-- Companions/ Companion Weapons / Archwings can also be added to the build (OPTIONAL) -->
{{Companion
|name=WyrmPrime
}}
=== Companion Mods ===
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Companion
|slots = 10
|mod1 = VacuumMod5
|mod2 = WarriorMod5
|mod3 = CrowdDispersionMod5
|mod4 = CalculatedRedirectionMod10
|mod5 = CoolantLeakMod1
|mod6 = EnhancedVitalityMod10
|mod7 = FiredUpMod5
|mod8 = PrimedRegenMod10
|mod9 = GuardianMod5
|mod10 = Medi-RayMod5
}}
=== Companion Weapon ===
{{Weapon
|name = SweeperPrime
}}
=== Companion Weapon Mods ===
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Weapon
|slots = 8
|mod1 = HammerShotMod3
|mod2 = HunterMunitionsMod5
|mod3 = VileAccelerationMod3
|mod4 = HighVoltageMod3
|mod5 = ThermiteRoundsMod3
|mod6 = MalignantForceMod3
|mod7 = RimeRoundsMod3
|mod8 = ContinuousMiseryMod3
}}
== Usage ==
Explain how/where to use the build.
== Variation ==
Explain other variations that can go along with the build. (etc different weapons, different mods).
== Counters ==
What builds/factions counter this build.
== Media == <!-- Optional -->
Link to relevant YT Video or relevant pictures.
Star Chart
{{BuildInfo
|name={{PAGENAME}}
|gamemode= Assassination, Capture, Exterminate, Hijack, Mobile Defense, Rescue, Sabotage, Spy, Arena (Choose one or more)
|status = Meta, Great, Good, Test, Draft (Choose one, NOTE: All new builds most be in Draft first).
|effective against= Corpus, Grineer, Infested (Choose one or more)
|level = Low, Medium, High, Endless (Choose one or more)
}}
==Overview==
Description of the build goes here
=== Build requirements ===
<!--
Description of build requirements goes here etc number of formas for the Vanilla version and the Prime version that are being used.
Remove this if there are no Build requirements.
-->
{{Warframe
|name = SarynPrime <!--(Choose your WF) -->
}}
<!-- Your modded stats, change the values-->
{{Stats
|armor = 375
|energy = 150
|health = 620
|shield = 620
|sprintspeed = 1.00
|duration = 130%
|efficency = 100%
|range = 145%
|strength = 130%
}}
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Warframe
|slots = 10
|mod1 = CorrosiveProjectionMod5
|mod2 = CunningDriftMod5
|mod3 = AugurReachMod5
|mod4 = StretchMod5
|mod5 = OverextendedMod5
|mod6 = PrimedContinuityMod10
|mod7 = VitalityMod10
|mod8 = IntensifyMod5
|mod9 = TransientFortitudeMod10
|mod10 = BlindRageMod10
|arcane1 = ArcaneFury
|arcane2 = ArcaneAegis
}}
{{Weapon
|name = Baza <!-- Choose your weapon(s)-->
}}
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Weapon
|slots = 8
|mod1 = AirReconMod2
|mod2 = AugurPactMod1
|mod3 = ConvulsionMod2
|mod4 = DeepFreezeMod1
|mod5 = HawkEyeMod2
|mod6 = FrostbiteMod1
|mod7 = FrostbiteMod1
|mod8 = FrostbiteMod1
}}
<!-- Companions/ Abilities / Archwings can also be added to the build-->
== Usage ==
Explain how/where to use the build.
== Variation ==
Explain other variations that can go along with the build. (etc different weapons, different mods).
== Counters ==
What builds/factions counter this build.
== Media ==
Link to relevant YT Video or relevant pictures.
Open World
{{BuildInfo
|name={{PAGENAME}}
|gamemode= PoE Bounties, PoE Night Cycle, Fortuna Bounties (Choose one or more)
|status = Meta, Great, Good, Test, Draft (Choose one, NOTE: All new builds most be in Draft first).
|effective against= Corpus, Grineer, Infested (Choose one or more)
|level = Low, Medium, High, Endless (Choose one or more)
}}
==Overview==
Description of the build goes here
=== Build requirements ===
<!--
Description of build requirements goes here etc number of formas for the Vanilla version and the Prime version that are being used.
Remove this if there are no Build requirements.
-->
{{Warframe
|name = SarynPrime <!--(Choose your WF) -->
}}
<!-- Your modded stats, change the values-->
{{Stats
|armor = 375
|energy = 150
|health = 620
|shield = 620
|sprintspeed = 1.00
|duration = 130%
|efficency = 100%
|range = 145%
|strength = 130%
}}
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Warframe
|slots = 10
|mod1 = CorrosiveProjectionMod5
|mod2 = CunningDriftMod5
|mod3 = AugurReachMod5
|mod4 = StretchMod5
|mod5 = OverextendedMod5
|mod6 = PrimedContinuityMod10
|mod7 = VitalityMod10
|mod8 = IntensifyMod5
|mod9 = TransientFortitudeMod10
|mod10 = BlindRageMod10
|arcane1 = ArcaneFury
|arcane2 = ArcaneAegis
}}
{{Weapon
|name = Baza <!-- Choose your weapon(s)-->
}}
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Weapon
|slots = 8
|mod1 = AirReconMod2
|mod2 = AugurPactMod1
|mod3 = ConvulsionMod2
|mod4 = DeepFreezeMod1
|mod5 = HawkEyeMod2
|mod6 = FrostbiteMod1
|mod7 = FrostbiteMod1
|mod8 = FrostbiteMod1
}}
<!-- Companions/ Abilities / Archwings can also be added to the build-->
== Usage ==
Explain how/where to use the build.
== Variation ==
Explain other variations that can go along with the build. (etc different weapons, different mods).
== Counters ==
What builds/factions counter this build.
== Media ==
Link to relevant YT Video or relevant pictures.
Farming
{{BuildInfo
|name={{PAGENAME}}
|gamemode= Resources, Mastery, Focus (Choose one or more)
|status = Meta, Great, Good, Test, Draft (Choose one, NOTE: All new builds most be in Draft first).
|effective against= Corpus, Grineer, Infested (Choose one or more)
|level = Low, Medium, High, Endless (Choose one or more)
}}
==Overview==
Description of the build goes here
=== Build requirements ===
<!--
Description of build requirements goes here etc number of formas for the Vanilla version and the Prime version that are being used.
Remove this if there are no Build requirements.
-->
{{Warframe
|name = SarynPrime <!--(Choose your WF) -->
}}
<!-- Your modded stats, change the values-->
{{Stats
|armor = 375
|energy = 150
|health = 620
|shield = 620
|sprintspeed = 1.00
|duration = 130%
|efficency = 100%
|range = 145%
|strength = 130%
}}
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Warframe
|slots = 10
|mod1 = CorrosiveProjectionMod5
|mod2 = CunningDriftMod5
|mod3 = AugurReachMod5
|mod4 = StretchMod5
|mod5 = OverextendedMod5
|mod6 = PrimedContinuityMod10
|mod7 = VitalityMod10
|mod8 = IntensifyMod5
|mod9 = TransientFortitudeMod10
|mod10 = BlindRageMod10
|arcane1 = ArcaneFury
|arcane2 = ArcaneAegis
}}
{{Weapon
|name = Baza <!-- Choose your weapon(s)-->
}}
{{ModBar
|modbartype = Weapon
|slots = 8
|mod1 = AirReconMod2
|mod2 = AugurPactMod1
|mod3 = ConvulsionMod2
|mod4 = DeepFreezeMod1
|mod5 = HawkEyeMod2
|mod6 = FrostbiteMod1
|mod7 = FrostbiteMod1
|mod8 = FrostbiteMod1
}}
<!-- Companions/ Abilities / Archwings can also be added to the build-->
== Usage ==
Explain how/where to use the build.
== Variation ==
Explain other variations that can go along with the build. (etc different weapons, different mods).
== Counters ==
What builds/factions counter this build.
== Media ==
Link to relevant YT Video or relevant pictures.
How to Embed a Youtube Video
Use the tag to embed a youtube video into your page.
<youtube>qiH5O7bGTsU</youtube> where qiH5O7bGTsU is the video ID from the URL. i.e. if the video's URL is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiH5O7bGTsU, then the embed code would be <youtube>qiH5O7bGTsU</youtube>.
