Wanna Dominate in Warframe? Try This Jade Build

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Wanna Dominate in Warframe? Try This Jade Build

Feb 19,25

Mastering Warframe's Jade: Optimal Builds and Gameplay Strategies

Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, introduces a unique aerial combat style. This celestial warrior gracefully maneuvers above the battlefield, unleashing devastating attacks on enemies while safeguarding allies. This guide details optimal builds for Jade, catering to both new and experienced players.

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Unlocking Jade | Gameplay Overview | Beginner Build | Steel Path Build | Ability Breakdown

Unlocking Jade

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

Gameplay Overview

Jade's gameplay is straightforward yet effective. Select a song (second ability) to buff allies, use the third ability to debuff enemies, mark targets with the first ability, and unleash devastating aerial attacks with the fourth ability's alt-fire. Efficient energy management and damage mitigation are crucial.

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.
Aura Mod – Pistol Amp	Boosts exalted weapon damage.
Exilus Slot	Aviator (damage reduction while airborne).
Continuity	Increased ability duration and reduced energy drain.
Intensify	Increased ability strength.
Flow	Increased energy pool.
Stretch	Increased ability range.
Redirection	Increased shield capacity.
Equilibrium	Increased energy and health regeneration.
Augur Message/Streamline	Further ability duration increase (stacks with Continuity). Streamline reduces energy cost.
Player’s Choice	Adaptable slot for addressing build weaknesses.

Pair this with a basic Glory build (Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, Anemic Agility, and three elemental/faction mods).

Steel Path Jade Build

This build utilizes Arcanes (Molt Augmented and Arcane Avenger) and focuses on maximizing damage reduction and ability strength.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Aerodynamic	Increased damage reduction.
Aura Mod – Growing Power	Increased ability strength after inflicting status effects.
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	Increased shield recharge.
Equilibrium	Increased energy and health regeneration.
Adaptation	Further damage reduction.
Transient Fortitude	Increased energy and health regeneration.

The Glory build uses Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and elemental mods.

All Jade Abilities

Passive – The Anointed	Two Aura Mod slots.
Light’s Judgement	Healing/damaging well.
Symphony of Mercy	Three songs buffing allies (Power of the Seven, Deathbringer, Spirit of Resilience).
Ophanim Eyes	Slows enemies, dissolves armor, 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.

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