The Hex Syndicate in Warframe 1999: My Journey Through Höllvania's Last Stand

Let me take you back to the last day of 1999 in Warframe. It’s 2026 now, and this content is still fresh, still hitting hard. I remember first stepping into that grim, neon-soaked timeline, sent back to uncover the truth behind Albrecht Entrati’s Technocyte experiments. The air in Höllvania was thick with desperation, a city on the brink. And right in the heart of it all, in the Central Mall, I found them—The Hex. A ragtag group of survivors, each infected by the virus, each clinging to sanity by a thread, all united by one goal: find Entrati and force him to undo this nightmare. Talk about a rough day at the office. Their story isn't just a side quest; it’s the emotional core of the 1999 experience, and getting to know them was a wild ride.

What Is The Hex? A Bunch of Misfits Trying to Make It Right

Man, meeting The Hex for the first time was something else. They’re not your typical Syndicate; they’re victims, fighters, and a found family all rolled into one. Huddled in that abandoned mall, they’re the last bastion of hope in a city gone completely sideways. Their mission is personal: track down the good (or not-so-good) doctor and get a cure. The crew consists of six unique personalities, each with a codename straight out of a 90s action flick:

• Arthur Nightingale (Broadsword): The de facto leader. All business, carries the weight of the group.

• Eleanor Nightingale (Salem): Arthur’s sister. The brains, the arcane specialist. A real powerhouse.

• Aoi Morohoshi (Chopper): The tech and music whiz. Keeps the vibes (and the systems) running.

• Quincy Isaacs (Stepper): The style icon. Hooked me up with all the cool cosmetic gear.

• Amir Beckett (Jitter): The quartermaster. My go-to for blueprints and glyphs.

• Leticia 'Lettie' Garcia (Belladona): The trader. Always ready to take my found treasures for some quick Standing.

Getting to know each of them, hearing their stories of life before the virus… it hits different. They’re not just vendors; they’re people I fought to save.

How To Unlock The Hex: No Shortcuts, Just Story

You can’t just waltz into their mall hideout. Unlocking The Hex is a journey you gotta earn. First, you have to play through the entire main story quest of the 1999 expansion. I’m talking about the full time-travel saga, facing down the grim original fate of these characters. Only after you’ve rewound that terrible ending does a new path open. Suddenly, the Pom-2 PC on your Orbiter springs to life with new options, and you get a free ticket back to Höllvania’s Central Mall anytime you want. It’s a brilliant piece of design—the Syndicate reward is the story’s payoff. No spoilers, but let’s just say saving them feels incredibly satisfying.

How To Rank Up: The Grind is Real (But Worth It)

Alright, let’s talk business. Ranking up with The Hex is a classic Warframe grind, but with a distinctly 90s, mall-rat flavor. You start at Rank 0, ‘Leftovers,’ with a 5,000 Standing cap. To climb the ranks, you need two things: Standing (earned from bounties in Höllvania) and specific offerings of items and Hollars (the local currency). It’s a serious investment, but the rewards are top-tier. Here’s the breakdown of the ranks as of 2026:

Pro-tip: If you’re running short on Standing, go see Lettie. She’s your best friend for converting all the junk—sorry, valuable Hex Treasures—you find lying around Höllvania into quick rep. Finding a Big Bytes Pizza box netted me a sweet 2,500 Standing! Here’s a quick cheat sheet for her trades:

• Big Bytes Pizza 🍕: 2,500 Standing

• Argon Burger Meal 🍔: 1,500 Standing

• 35mm Film 🎞️, Cheddar Crowns Cereal 🥣, Mood Crystal 💎, Chuggin' Along Sixpack 🥤, On-Lyne CD 💿, The Countessa Comic 📚: 750 Standing each

Vendors And Rewards: Where the Magic Happens

This is where the grind pays off, big time. Each member of The Hex has their own specialty shop that unlocks as you rank up. It’s a treasure trove of exclusive gear.

🛒 Amir (The Blueprint Guy)

Amir is your source for serious firepower and collectibles. Saving up for the Cyte-09 Warframe parts (Chassis, Neuroptics, Systems at 20k Standing each, main BP for 50k) was my first major goal. He also sells the AX-52 primary blueprint and the parts for the Vesper 77 and Reconifex 77 secondaries. Don’t sleep on his glyphs either—perfect for showing off your 90s cred.

🎵 Aoi (The DJ)

Aoi is the vibe curator. For 5,000 Standing a pop, she sells an incredible selection of 16-bit and punk-rock tracks for your Orbiter’s somachord. Personal favorites? ‘Psycho Killian’ and ‘16-Bit Girls With Machine Guns.’ Absolute bangers that make farming feel epic.

🎨 Quincy (The Style Master)

If you want to look cool, Quincy’s your Tenno. His inventory is massive:

• Sigils: Show off your rank with the Leftovers, Fresh Slice, 2-For-1, Hot&Fresh, and Pizza Party sigils.

• Inks & Glyphs: Customize your Drifter with cool tattoos (the Ligumi Ink is fire) and get pixel glyphs of the whole Hex crew.

• Weapon Skins: The Protokol pistol skin set (10k Standing each) gives your secondaries a slick, retro-tech look.

• Captura & Simulacrum Scenes: For 25k Standing, you can get beautiful seasonal scenes of Höllvania. The Mall Rotunda Simulacrum (100k Standing) is the ultimate flex for testing builds.

⚡ Eleanor (The Arcane Specialist)

Eleanor deals in pure power. She sells the powerful new batch of Arcanes introduced in 1999, each for 7,500 Standing. Arcane Impetus and Arcane Truculence have become meta staples for my builds. The real kicker? She’s slated to sell Technocyte Coda Weapons in the future. I’m already saving my Standing for that update!

The Hex - Quest Finale Replay: The Ultimate Payoff

This is it. The crown jewel of engaging with The Hex. Once you’ve built your relationship with all six members to ‘Liked’ status, you unlock the ability to replay the finale of the 1999 quest. But this time, it’s different. This time, you have the knowledge and the power to change their fate. Let me tell you, going back and actively saving the friends you’ve spent weeks helping… it’s one of the most rewarding moments in modern Warframe. The new cutscene you get is a gut-punch in the best way. And as a thank you, Arthur gifts you ‘The Hex Noggle Collection’—a set of decorative figurines for your Orbiter featuring the whole crew. It’s not just a reward; it’s a memorial of the timeline you fixed, the family you saved. It sits proudly in my ship, a constant reminder that in the grind, there’s always a human story. The Hex Syndicate isn’t just another faction to max out; it’s a narrative experience that proves Warframe’s storytelling in 2026 is next-level. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a pizza to deliver and some Arcanes to buy.