Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, introduces a unique aerial combat style. This celestial Warframe reigns from above, decimating foes while safeguarding allies. This guide explores optimal Jade builds for Warframe, catering to both beginners and Steel Path veterans.
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How to Unlock JadeHow to Play Jade EffectivelyA Beginner-Friendly Jade BuildA Powerful Steel Path Jade BuildAll of Jade's Abilities How to Unlock Jade
Released June 18, 2024, acquiring Jade requires obtaining her blueprint from the Jade Shadows quest (accessible via the Codex). Components are harvested from Acension on Uranus' Brutus. Alternatively, purchase the blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis in Mercury's Larunda Relay using Vestigial Motes. Resource requirements are detailed below:
| Chassis | 15000 Credits 600 Alloy Plate 4000 Nano Spores 1500 Plastids 6 Morphics |
| Neuroptics | 15000 Credits 1000 Circuits 750 Bundle 3 Neural Sensors 4 Neurodes |
| Systems | 15000 Credits 600 Ferrite 600 Plastids 1100 Rubedo 10 Control Module |
How to Play Jade Effectively
Jade's gameplay is straightforward. Select a song via your second ability, then utilize your third ability to debuff enemies. Mark targets with your first ability, and unleash devastating aerial attacks using your fourth ability's alt-fire. Efficient energy management and damage mitigation are crucial. The builds below address these aspects.
A Beginner-Friendly Jade Build
This build avoids Helminth abilities and Archon shards, making it accessible to new players. Note that Jade equips two Aura mods.
Core mods (Continuity, Intensify, Flow, Stretch) are universally beneficial. While Arcane Energize is recommended, it's optional.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection | Reduces enemy armor by 18% at max rank. |
| Aura Mod – Pistol Amp | Boosts exalted weapon damage (considered a pistol). |
| Exilus Slot | Aviator for damage reduction while airborne. |
| Continuity | +30% ability duration, reduced energy drain. |
| Intensify | Increased ability strength. |
| Flow | Larger energy pool. |
| Stretch | Increased ability range. |
| Redirection | Larger shield pool. |
| Equilibrium | Larger energy pool. |
| Augur Message/Streamline | Further ability duration (stacks with Continuity). Streamline reduces energy usage. |
| Player’s Choice | Flexible slot for addressing build weaknesses (e.g., Augur Secrets for strength, Augur Reach for range). |
Enhance Jade's Exalted weapon, Glory, with these mods: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, Anemic Agility. The final three slots accommodate elemental mods based on enemy types.
A Powerful Steel Path Jade Build
This build utilizes no Helminth substitutions, leveraging Jade's inherent strengths. Arcanes Molt Augmented and Arcane Avenger enhance ability power and critical hits respectively.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Aerodynamic | Increased damage reduction (essential for Steel Path). |
| Aura Mod – Growing Power | +25% ability strength for 6 seconds after a status effect. |
| Exilus Slot – Aviator | Damage reduction while airborne. |
| Primed Continuity | Significant ability duration increase, reduced energy drain. |
| Umbral Intensify | Increased ability strength. |
| Primed Redirection | Maximized shields. |
| Stretch | Increased ability range. |
| Fast Deflection | Faster shield recharge. |
| Equilibrium | Energy and health orb conversion. |
| Adaptation | Further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Energy and health orb conversion. |
Glory's build employs Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, and Lethal Torrent. Remaining slots are for elemental mods.
All Jade Abilities
Here's a summary of Jade's abilities:
| Passive – The Anointed | Two Aura Mod slots. |
| Light’s Judgement | Healing well for allies, damaging enemies. |
| Symphony of Mercy | Three songs boosting allies (Power of the Seven, Deathbringer, Spirit of Resilience). Duration extends with kills. |
| Ophanim Eyes | Slows and debuffs enemies, revives allies. |
| Glory on High | Aerial attacks; alt-fire detonates Judgments. |
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UPDATE: This article was updated on 1/31/25 by Escapist Editorial to add additional value.
