Warframe's Galleon of Ghouls Event (May 2025): Dates, how to complete, and best warframes!

The Galleon of Ghouls event is Warframe’s latest weekend tactical alert—fast, chaotic, and packed with Grineer flair. Whether you’re chasing the exclusive melee weapons or just farming for fun, here’s a quick and efficient guide to help you crush the event solo.
Event Schedule: Mark Your CalendarThe Galleon of Ghouls is a three-weekend Tactical Alert event running across May 2025. Each weekend unlocks specific rewards tied to different missions. Here’s the breakdown:

• Weekend 1 (May 2–5) – Mars: Earn the Tonkkatt Blueprint + farmable components (Blades & Handles).
• Weekend 2 (May 9–12) – Saturn: Earn the Tak & Lug Blueprint + components (Blade, Handle, Guard).
• Weekend 3 (May 16–19) – Mars & Sedna: Earn an Orokin Catalyst and Orokin Reactor + chance to farm any component from both weapons.

Important: Blueprints drop only once per weekend via your inbox. Don't miss the login!


How to Complete the Galleon of Ghouls Event Solo in Warframe?The event plays like a twist on classic Capture missions — but there’s a catch:

• You're locked into using an event-only Ogris launcher.
• No other weapons and no abilities.
• The Ogris has infinite ammo but can hurt you if you're careless.
• Your goal: track down and capture the Instigator Ghoul, a new mini-boss that doesn’t appear right away. Keep progressing through the level — it’ll spawn shortly.

The mission is short, straightforward, and repeatable. Farming is efficient — just don’t blow yourself up.
Best Warframes for Solo RunsSince you can’t use abilities, survivability is key. You’ll want a Warframe that can tank hits and stay mobile.
Top Solo Picks:

• Inaros / Inaros Prime: Massive health pool, passive healing, no energy dependency.
• Nidus / Nidus Prime: Health regen and scaling tankiness help offset disabled powers.

Recommended Mods:

• Health + Armor Mods (Vitality, Steel Fiber)
• Adaptation for damage resistance
• Mobilize / Rush for faster movement
• Damage Reduction Arcanes (if available)

Galleon of Ghouls Event RewardsYou’re grinding for two exclusive Grineer-themed melee weapons:

Tonkkatt (Tonfa)

• Needs: 2x Blade, 2x Handle

Tak & Lug (Sword & Shield)

• Needs: Blade, Handle, Guard

On the third weekend, you'll also get:

• Orokin Catalyst
  
• Orokin Reactor

All rewards (except blueprints) can be farmed multiple times by replaying the alerts.
Final ThoughtsThe Galleon of Ghouls event is short, rewarding, and easy to solo with the right prep. Even if you miss the event, the weapons will likely return later, but why wait? Log in, jump in, blast some Ghouls, and walk away with two deadly melee weapons and Prime resources.