Mastering Jade: Optimal Warframe Builds for All Playstyles
Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, offers a unique aerial combat style. This celestial warrior gracefully dominates the battlefield, raining destruction upon foes while safeguarding allies. This guide details top-tier builds for Jade, catering to both beginners and Steel Path veterans.
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Unlocking Jade | Gameplay Overview | Beginner Build | Steel Path Build | Ability Breakdown
Unlocking Jade
Released June 18, 2024, Jade's blueprint is obtained through the Jade Shadows quest (accessible via the Codex). Components are acquired from Acension on Uranus' Brutus. Alternatively, purchase the 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 yet effective. Select a song via your second ability, debuff enemies with your third, mark targets with your first, and unleash devastating aerial attacks using your fourth'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 that 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 (treated 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 (stacks with Continuity). Streamline reduces energy consumption. |
| 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 (Jade's exalted weapon) focusing on standard pistol mods: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and Anemic Agility. Fill remaining slots with elemental or faction mods based on enemy type.
Steel Path Jade Build
This build maximizes Jade's potential for Steel Path challenges. No Helminth subsumption is necessary. Arcanes Molt Augmented and Arcane Avenger are recommended.
| 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 | Significantly increased ability duration and reduced energy drain. |
| Umbral Intensify | Increased ability strength. |
| Primed Redirection | Maximum 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. |
The Glory build utilizes Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, and Lethal Torrent. Customize remaining slots with 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 buffing allies (Power of the Seven, Deathbringer, Spirit of Resilience).
- Ophanim Eyes: Slows and debuffs enemies, 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.
