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 we challenged Tenno to capture the essence of long-range support in their submissions, and the results were awesome.

Some took a direct interpretation, highlighting their skill with a shot at maximum distance. Others tried to use mid-air tricks or fancy quick-scopes to showcase their prowess -- and though every shot was an excellent display of talent only one can be declared our Blade and Gun Champion.

The Longshot's Blade and Gun Champion:

Congratulations, Siolith, on winning the Blade and Gun Longshot Challenge. A combination of fair distance, the clear unaware state of your ally and the beautifully timed shot (plus recoil) cut your entry above the rest.

Victory here has earned you the Forum title of Blade and Gun Champion, and the opportunity to help us design a future challenge for other Tenno. Siolith is now our fourth 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:
Psycomet

Rocha_59

Kontrollo

This week's Blade and Gun Challenge is all about stealth. Staying off the radar before the enemy even knows you're there.

Blade and Gun Challenge: Candid Camera
Security Cameras can be a hassle, particularly when there are active patrols nearby. An adept Warrior of the Lotus needs to not only be aware of their surroundings, but to react quickly when circumstances change. Sometimes the best way to deal with a problem is to leave yourself undetected -- even though it may be tempting to make a bit of noise instead.
Silence the security systems, bypass the enemy, and move straight for the objective.

Restricted Primary Weapons:
The following Primary weapons cannot be used in the challenge submission:

• Ogris
• Opticor
• Penta
• Torid
• Amprex

Restricted Secondary Weapons:
The following Secondary weapons cannot be used in the challenge submission:

• Stug

Restricted Warframe Abilities:
The following Warframe Abilities cannot be active in the Challenge Submission:

• Loki's Invisibility
• Banshee's Silence
• Excalibur's Super Jump
• Ash's Smoke Bomb
• Vauban's Bastille

Restricted Sentinels and Kubrows:
The following Companions cannot be present in the Challenge Submission:

• Huras Kubrow
• Shade

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: Candid Camera 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:

• Movement past multiple enemies while destroying a Camera or Security Door Panel.

It must also include:

• You CANNOT be detected by the enemy.

Screenshots must include at least one feature from the first category and entries must be submitted in the same post as the Loadout. All screenshots should include weapons approved for the Blade and Gun Challenge as listed above.

Deadline:
Entry to the Blade and Gun Challenge: Candid Camera closes Thursday, Feb 12 at 12:00 p.m. EST. All submissions must be delivered before that date.

Reward:
One qualifying Tenno that best captures the narrow moment between stealth and detection wins this week's 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