Wanna Dominate in Warframe? Try This Jade Build

Mastering Warframe's Jade: Optimal Builds and Gameplay Strategies

Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, offers a unique aerial combat style. This celestial warrior reigns destruction from above, protecting allies while delivering devastating blows. This guide details optimal Jade builds for various gameplay scenarios.

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Unlocking Jade | Gameplay Overview | Beginner Build | Steel Path Build | Abilities

Unlocking Jade

Released June 18, 2024, Jade is acquired through the Jade Shadows quest (accessible via the Codex). Her components are obtained from Acension on Brutus, Uranus. Alternatively, purchase her blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis in the Larunda Relay (Mercury) 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

Gameplay Overview

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.

Beginner Jade Build

This build avoids Helminth abilities and Archon shards, making it accessible to new players. Note: Jade equips two Aura mods.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection	Reduces enemy armor (18% at 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	Increased shield capacity.
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 cost-effective Glory build (exalted weapon) using standard pistol mods (damage, critical chance, multishot, fire rate) and elemental mods tailored to your enemies.

Steel Path Jade Build

This build optimizes Jade for Steel Path challenges. No Helminth subsumption is necessary. Recommended Arcanes: Molt Augmented (ability power), Arcane Avenger (exalted weapon critical hits).

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Aerodynamic	Increased damage reduction.
Aura Mod – Growing Power	+25% ability strength for 6 seconds after a weapon 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/health orb conversion.
Adaptation	Further damage reduction.
Transient Fortitude	Energy/health orb conversion.

Use a standard pistol build for Glory, focusing on elemental mods to counter specific enemies.

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	Slows enemies, dissolves armor, allows ranged revives.
Glory on High	Powerful aerial attacks, amplified by Light’s Judgment.

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UPDATE: This article was updated on 1/31/25 by Escapist Editorial.