A new round of Dojos will soon make their way to the Star Chart for all to admire, just in time for Lunar New Year! Get your submissions in anytime between now and Sunday December 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

While all Dojos are welcome for submission, we will be prioritizing those inspired by the Year of the Horse, including the following themes:

• Red
• Horse
• Movement, Momentum, Speed
• Ambition, Determination
• Energy
• Competition
• Freedom
• Fireworks

What Are Showcased Dojos?

Every month, a new set of Dojos appears on the Star Chart for all Tenno to visit! The Warframe team selects these Dojos based on builds shared in this quarterly event. Share your Dojo with us and it could be next to receive a place of honor on the Star Chart! Guest Judge -VC-VIN from clan Violet Church joins us this time around to help determine final selections.

True Cross-Play Submission Pool

Submissions will be open to all platforms and judged together. Don’t worry – we know going up against a veteran clan might be daunting. That's why we have a category that prioritizes Dojos that haven’t been represented on the Star Chart yet!

Submission Slots

Each month, we’ll feature seven to eight Dojos on the Star Chart:

• 5 Ascendants: Dojos that have been featured on the Starchart before
• 1-2 Emergents (New Category): Dojos that are submitting to the contest for the first time or come from platforms that haven’t been represented in the current Ascendant selection. Clans can only secure the Emergent title once and then will join the Ascendent pool
• 1 All Star: A Dojo that has been featured as an Ascendant before

Over the course of the Winter 2026 season, we will have:

• 3 All Stars (1 per month)
• 3-6 Emergents (1-2 per month)
• 15 Ascendents (5 per month)

How to Enter

Take us on a tour of your Dojo by posting in the official contest thread!

When submitting your Dojo, please also indicate the category you are entering:

Example post:
Clan Name: Hungry Ninjas
Clan Tier: Moon
Clan Platform: PC
Clan Role: Founding Warlord/ Architect
Submission: All Star or Ascendent or Emergent

Submission Guidelines

• One submission per Clan.
• Must list your Clan’s name, tier, and platform with your entry.
• Must list your your Clan role (must be the Founding Warlord or have Architect permissions).
• Must not exceed 10 images. Show us your Dojo’s best! We recommend uploading images to a host website like Imgur and sharing the link.
• Video tours must not exceed 3 minutes. We recommend uploading video to a host website like YouTube and sharing the link.
• If more than 10 photos are submitted, only the first 10 images will be considered.
• Dojo theme and presentation must be appropriate for the Warframe Forums.
• New builds that adhere to the Year of the Horse theme are prioritized.
• Write your submission in whatever language is most comfortable to you! Make sure it is posted in the official English contest thread. Submissions posted elsewhere won’t be seen.
• Do not reserve spots in the official contest thread.
• Submissions that do not follow these rules will be disqualified.
• Many Dojos have inside jokes and hidden rooms – please share with [de]ronnie on the forums if you would like to leave instructions on how to access such rooms on stream.
• Please keep in mind that if your Dojo is selected, all players will have access while it's visible on the Star Chart!

Prizes

Star Chart Ascendants receive the Bronze, Silver, or Gold contest trophy and massive stockpiles of Resources! The number of Resources awarded to each 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Dojo is determined by Clan size.

Star Chart All Stars receive the Platinum contest trophy and Emergent Dojos will receive a Clan Tier Decoration and the equivalent of the 1st place Resource bundle according to their Clan Tier.

Rules for Featured Dojos

Given the number of players who will visit, we have a different standard for content in Dojos showcased on the Star Chart than we do for Dojos that aren't open to everyone. We may ask selected Clans to make small changes to their Dojos for the time they are featured based on the following:

• Nothing vulgar or offensive can be included in Dojos while they are featured on the Star Chart.
• Star Chart Ascendants can only increase their Clan Tier while being featured on the Star Chart.
• Clans who disregard these rules will have their Dojos removed from the Star Chart. If deemed necessary, additional disciplinary action will also be taken.

Instead of awarding the top spots month by month (1st place in Month 1, 2nd place in Month 2, and so on), we’ll randomly select dojos from all placements, making the Star Chart varied all season long.

How We Select Dojos

Phase 1

After submissions close, the Community Team and Guest Judge will take one week to review all submissions. This process includes:

1. Organizing all submissions by contest category.
2. Confirming submissions obey the rules and consider the Year of the Horse themes listed above.

Phase 2

We begin the selection process by determining our top submissions. The team looks for two traits above all: creativity and quality.

1. Creativity: We love unique designs! Whether your decorating style focuses on small details or large structures, we appreciate the creativity you put into your work. Please keep in mind that original designs are prioritized. If you are making an exact replica of another room please add "Replica" or "Recreation" to the room title and credit the original designer. (*Dojo rooms reported to be direct copies of another Dojo are reviewed by DE).
2. Quality: Simply filling a room with Decorations will not be sufficient. Be thoughtful about how you choose to place them. The best Dojos we’ve seen have conveyed stories and themes. Make the Decorations your own!

Phase 3

The Community Team and Guest Judge will closely review and compare top submissions a second time to select those that will be featured on the Star Chart. During this stage of the process, additional factors are considered:

• The number of times the Dojo has been showcased on the Star Chart. Dojos that have not been showcased many times on the Starchart are given priority.
• If a Dojo has been featured before but is continually adding new builds and details, it will be considered.
• Dojos that have been selected as Star Chart All Stars in the past are not eligible to be selected for that category again.
• Large structures are impressive, but keep in mind that small details set winning submissions apart from top submissions. Focus on creating an immersive atmosphere with details we can’t ignore. Make your Dojo a testament to your unique Clan!

Seeking inspiration? Here’s advice from architects whose Dojos have been showcased on the Star Chart:

Timeline

This round’s selected Dojos will be featured from January 2026 to the end of March 2026.

Winners will be announced in January during our community live stream at twitch.tv/warframe.

***This contest runs from Monday December 1 until Sunday December 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET.***

All players from PC, XBOX, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile are welcome to participate!