Blade and Gun Challenge is all about finding the most entertaining way to punch holes through the enemy - whether that means concentrated laser blasts or death from well-placed arrows.

Each week we pose a unique challenge for Tenno to compete in. Challenges range from specific weapon Loadouts to restricted Warframe builds. The challenge isn't just about using those selected weapons, but making them work in creative ways.

Last week Tenno used well-timed ambushes to get the jump on enemies. It took excellent timing to capture the moment just before impending death; and the submissions we received were top-notch examples of Tenno-style silent-but-deadly force. There can only be one winner though, and this week's Blade and Gun Champion is…

Aerial Ambush's Blade and Gun Champion:
With some epic lighting and some fearsome coloring Xarugas' Loki Prime looks like a force to be reckoned with. Not that the enemy would ever know.

Congrats Xarugas! As winner of this week's Blade and Gun Challenge you receive a unique Forum title and the opportunity to help us design a future Challenge for other Tenno. Xarugas is also the second of eight Tenno chosen to participate in a future special edition of Blade and Gun Challenge where former Champions face off for unique prizes!

Honorable Mentions

Komodo_Saurian
MonsterChacal
-UW-RenYNeul

Jan 23 Blade and Gun Challenge: Shotgun Surgery

The shotgun is a weapon of skill and carnage requiring Tenno to close on enemies in order to deal impressive damage. Whether using the double-barrelled Tigris to shut down foes or the unpredictable Kohm to spray fletching down hallways, shotguns are a tool to be feared and respected.

This week's challenge asks Tenno to show off their skill with the shotgun at close range -- all while avoiding enemy fire. Use wall-running and careful slides to maneuver past enemy fire while dealing punishment from a shotgun of choice. The Tenno able to best showcase shotgun mastery claims this week's Blade and Gun championship.

Approved Primary Weapons:
• Boar (Prime included)
• Kohm
• Hek
• Drakgoon
• Sobek
• Tigris
• Strun (MK1 and Wraith included)

Approved Secondary Weapons:
• Bronco (Akbronco included)
Approved Melee Weapons:
• Redeemer

Restricted Warframe Abilities:
The following abilities cannot be present in the submitted screenshot:
• Nyx's Mind Control
• Loki's Radial Disarm (to avoid Irradiating Disarm)

How to Participate:
Entry into each week's Challenge requires:

• A screenshot of the specific Loadout used for the Challenge.
• A screenshot of the completed Challenge Objective.

Although the objective changes from week to week, entries should be submitted in the form of in-game screenshots. All submissions must be included in a single post in the Blade and Gun Challenge: Shotgun Surgeon forum thread.

Blade and Gun Challenges are open to Tenno on every platform.
No Photoshop allowed.

Challenge Objective:
Participants in the Blade and Gun challenge must have the following in their submitted screenshots:

• A sliding attack with any of the approved weapons, killing at least one enemy.
Or
• An attack while wall-running using any of the approved weapons, killing at least one enemy.

It must also include…
• Enemies in the screenshot must be alerted to Tenno presence.
• Extra consideration will be given to screenshots that capture Tenno avoiding enemy fire, while dealing punishment in return. The more attacks avoided, the better.

Deadline:
Entry to Blade and gun Challenge: Shotgun Surgeon closes Thursday, Jan 29 at 12:00 p.m. EST. All submissions must be delivered before that date.

Reward:
One qualifying Tenno's entry that best captures the close-range chaos that shotguns deliver wins the Blade and Gun Challenge and earns the following rewards:

• A unique Forum title: Blade and Gun Champion
• A chance to create a future Blade and Gun Challenge to test their fellow Tenno!

All Challenge Winners are tracked over the course of eight weeks. Once eight Challenge Winners have been determined, winners are formed into teams to compete in a special edition Blade and Gun Challenge featuring Platinum prizes!

Good luck and have fun, Tenno!
-DE_Adam