Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, offers a unique aerial combat style. This celestial warrior gracefully maneuvers above the battlefield, unleashing devastating attacks on enemies while safeguarding allies. This guide explores optimal build strategies for Jade 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. Alternatively, purchase the blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis in the Larunda Relay on 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 |
How to Play Jade Effectively
Jade's gameplay is straightforward. Select a song via your second ability, then utilize your third ability to debuff enemies. Mark targets with your first ability and unleash devastating attacks from above using your fourth ability's alt-fire. Efficient energy management and damage mitigation are crucial. Two builds are provided below: one for beginners and another for Steel Path veterans.
Optimal Beginner Jade Build
This beginner-friendly build avoids Helminth abilities and Archon shards. It's accessible to new players and provides a solid foundation. Remember, Jade equips two Aura mods. While Arcane Energize is recommended, it's not included here. The core mods (Continuity, Intensify, Flow, Stretch) are broadly applicable to many Warframes.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection | Reduces enemy armor by 18% at full rank. |
| Aura Mod – Pistol Amp | Boosts exalted weapon damage (treated as a pistol). |
| Exilus Slot | Aviator for 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 Glory build focusing on damage, critical chance, multishot, and fire rate. Use elemental mods to counter enemy factions.
Advanced Jade Steel Path Build
This build utilizes Arcanes (Molt Augmented and Arcane Avenger) and focuses on maximizing damage and survivability.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Aerodynamic | Increased damage reduction, crucial for Steel Path. |
| 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 | Increased shield recharge. |
| Equilibrium | Health/energy orb conversion. |
| Adaptation | Further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Health/energy orb conversion. |
The Glory build employs standard pistol mods (Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, Lethal Torrent) supplemented by elemental mods based on enemy composition.
All Jade Abilities
Here's a summary of Jade's 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 enemies, dissolves armor, allows ranged revives. |
| 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.
