Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, offers a unique aerial combat style. This angelic Warframe reigns destruction from above, protecting allies while delivering devastating blows. This guide details optimal Jade builds for various playstyles in Warframe.
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Released June 18, 2024, acquiring Jade requires obtaining her blueprint from the Jade Shadows quest (accessible via the Codex). Components are acquired through Acension on Brutus, Uranus, or purchased from Ordis in the Larunda Relay (Mercury) using Vestigial Motes. Resource requirements are outlined 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 (second ability), slow enemies and weaken 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 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. Arcane Energize is recommended but optional.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection | Reduces enemy armor by 18% (max rank). |
| Aura Mod – Pistol Amp | Boosts exalted weapon damage (treats it as 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 | Further ability duration increase (stacks with Continuity). Streamline reduces energy usage. |
| Player’s Choice | Adaptable slot for addressing build weaknesses (e.g., Augur Secrets for strength, Augur Reach for range). |
Pair this with a Glory build focusing on damage, critical chance, multishot, and fire rate. Use elemental and faction mods to counter specific enemies.
Optimal Jade Steel Path Build
This build leverages Arcanes (Molt Augmented for ability power, Arcane Avenger for critical hits) and focuses on survivability and damage.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Aerodynamic | Increased damage reduction. |
| 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 | Health/energy orb conversion. |
| Adaptation | Further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Health/energy orb conversion. |
The Glory build uses standard pistol mods (Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, Lethal Torrent), supplemented by elemental mods based on enemy type.
All Jade Abilities
Jade's abilities are:
| 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, armor-dissolving gaze; allows ranged revives. |
| 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.
