Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, offers a unique aerial combat style. This angelic Warframe reigns destruction from above, protecting allies while delivering devastating attacks. 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. 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, one for beginners and one for Steel Path veterans, are provided below.
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 foundational and applicable to many Warframes. While Arcane Energize is recommended, it's not included here.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection | Reduces enemy armor by 18% at full rank. |
| Aura Mod – Pistol Amp | Boosts exalted weapon damage (considered a pistol). |
| Exilus Slot | Aviator for airborne damage reduction. |
| 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 ability strength, Augur Reach for range). |
For Glory, Jade's exalted weapon, a basic pistol build is sufficient: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and Anemic Agility (for increased fire rate). Remaining slots accommodate elemental or faction mods based on enemy type.
Optimal Jade Steel Path Build
This build leverages Arcanes (Molt Augmented and Arcane Avenger) but avoids Helminth subsumption.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Aerodynamic | Airborne damage reduction (crucial for Steel Path). |
| Aura Mod – Growing Power | +25% ability strength for 6 seconds after a weapon status effect. |
| Exilus Slot – Aviator | Airborne damage reduction. |
| 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 | Damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Health/energy orb conversion. |
Glory utilizes a standard pistol build: Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, and Lethal Torrent. Elemental mods are tailored to the enemy.
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 | Slowing, armor-dissolving gaze; remote ally revival. |
| Glory on High | Aerial attacks; alt-fire detonates Judgments. |
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UPDATE: This article was updated on 1/31/25.
