Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, offers a unique aerial combat style. This celestial warrior gracefully floats above the fray, unleashing devastating attacks on enemies while safeguarding allies. This guide details optimal builds for Jade in Warframe, catering to both beginners and Steel Path veterans.
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How to Unlock Jade
Released June 18, 2024, Jade's blueprint is acquired through the Jade Shadows quest (accessible via the Codex). Components are obtained from Acension on Brutus, Uranus. Alternatively, purchase the blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis in the Larunda Relay on Mercury using Vestigial Motes. Resource requirements are summarized 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
Jade's gameplay is straightforward. Select a song (second ability), slow enemies and reduce their defenses (third ability), mark targets (first ability), and unleash devastating aerial attacks (fourth ability's alt-fire). Efficient energy management and damage mitigation are crucial. The builds below address these aspects.
A Good Beginner Jade Build
This beginner-friendly build avoids Helminth abilities and Archon shards. It utilizes readily accessible mods. Note that Jade equips two Aura mods.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection | Reduces enemy armor by 18% (max rank). |
| Aura Mod – Pistol Amp | Boosts exalted weapon damage (considered a pistol). |
| Exilus Slot | Aviator (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 | Increased ability duration (stacks with Continuity); energy conversion to shields (Streamline reduces energy usage). |
| Player’s Choice | Slot for addressing build weaknesses (e.g., Augur Secrets for ability strength, Augur Reach for range). |
For Glory (Jade's exalted weapon), a basic pistol build is recommended, incorporating standard mods for damage, critical chance, multishot, and fire rate. Add elemental or faction mods based on enemy type.
Best Jade Steel Path Build
This Steel Path build doesn't require Helminth subsuming. Arcanes Molt Augmented (increased ability power) and Arcane Avenger (increased critical hits on exalted weapon) are recommended.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Aerodynamic | Increased damage reduction. |
| Aura Mod – Growing Power | +25% ability strength for 6 seconds after inflicting a status effect. |
| Exilus Slot – Aviator | Damage reduction while airborne. |
| Primed Continuity | Significantly increased ability duration and reduced energy drain. |
| Umbral Intensify | Increased ability strength. |
| Primed Redirection | Maximized shields. |
| Stretch | Increased ability range. |
| Fast Deflection | Faster shield recharge. |
| Equilibrium | Health/energy orb conversion. |
| Adaptation | Further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Health/energy orb conversion. |
A standard pistol build for Glory is suggested, with elemental mods tailored to opponents.
All Jade Abilities
| Passive – The Anointed | Two Aura Mod slots. |
| Light’s Judgement | Healing/damaging light well. |
| Symphony of Mercy | Three songs boosting allies (Power of the Seven, Deathbringer, Spirit of Resilience). |
| Ophanim Eyes | Slowing gaze, dissolving armor, remote revive. |
| Glory on High | Powerful 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.
