Jade, the 57th Warframe introduced to *Warframe*, offers a unique aerial gameplay style that embodies an angelic and divine presence. She gracefully hovers above the battlefield, delivering devastating attacks on her enemies while ensuring her allies remain protected and strike back with force. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the best builds for Jade in *Warframe* to maximize her potential.
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How to Unlock JadeHow to Play Jade, ExplainedA Good Beginner Jade BuildBest Jade Steel Path BuildAll Jade Abilities
How to Unlock Jade
Jade was released on June 18, 2024, and unlocking her involves obtaining her blueprint. You can acquire her main blueprint by completing the Jade Shadows quest, which you can start from the Codex. To gather her components, head to Acension on Brutus, Uranus. Alternatively, you can purchase Jade's blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis at the Larunda Relay on Mercury, using Vestigial Motes as currency. For a detailed guide on this process, click here.
Below is a table listing the resources needed to craft Jade:
| 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, Explained
Playing Jade is straightforward and effective. Start by selecting a song with your second ability, then activate your third ability to slow enemies and reduce their defenses. Use your first ability to mark targets, and finish them off with the alt-fire of your fourth ability. It's crucial to manage your energy efficiently and minimize incoming damage. We've provided two builds below: one for beginners and another optimized for the challenging Steel Path.
A Good Beginner Jade Build
Before exploring our preferred late-game build, let's focus on the best beginner Jade build in Warframe. This build avoids Helminth ability swapping and Archon shards, making it accessible for newer players. Remember, Jade can equip two Aura mods, which might seem confusing at first.
The first four mods - Continuity, Intensify, Flow, and Stretch - are essential and can be used on nearly any Warframe build. This build does not include Arcanes, but adding Arcane Energize can significantly boost your energy reserves.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection | Reduces enemy armor by 18% at full rank. |
| Aura Mod – Pistol Amp | Increase exalted weapon damage as it is considered a pistol. |
| Exilus Slot | Aviator for damage reduction while airborne. |
| Continuity | A +30% increase to ability duration but it will also decrease energy drain from active abilities. |
| Intensify | Increase overall ability strength. |
| Flow | Gives you a larger energy pool to draw from. |
| Stretch | Increases the range of your abilities. |
| Redirection | Gives you a much bigger shield pool. |
| Equilibrium | Gives you a larger energy pool to draw from. |
| Augur Message/Streamline | Increases your ability duration further (and stacks with continuity). A small percentage of spent energy is also converted to shields. Streamline will just give a reduction in energy usage, but switch these out to your preference. |
| Player’s Choice | This is an empty slot where you can put something that will cover a weakness you perceive in the build. You can add more ability strength with Augur Secrets or ability range with Augur Reach. |
In addition to Jade's Warframe build, you'll need to optimize her Exalted weapon, Glory. Using the alt-fire, you can deal significant damage to marked enemies. Start by marking multiple enemies with her first ability, then unleash Glory's power.
For Glory, use the following mods, which are standard and affordable:
Hornet StrikeTarget CrackerBarrel DiffusionLethal TorrentAnemic Agility
Anemic Agility trades some damage for a higher rate of fire, boosting your overall DPS. The last three slots should be filled with damage types suited to the enemies you're facing, such as elemental mods or faction-specific mods.
Best Jade Steel Path Build
Currently, Jade's kit functions well without the need for subsuming any abilities. However, this may change in future updates. For now, consider using Molt Augmented for increased ability power and Arcane Avenger for enhanced critical hits with her exalted weapon.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Aerodynamic | Incoming damage reduction! You will want this all stacked up on Steel Path. |
| Aura Mod – Growing Power | Increase ability strength by 25% for 6 seconds after causing a status effect with a weapon. |
| Exilus Slot – Aviator | Damage reduction while airborne. |
| Primed Continuity | A huge increase to ability duration and still it will also decrease energy drain from active abilities. |
| Umbral Intensify | Increase overall ability strength. |
| Primed Redirection | Max those shields. |
| Stretch | Increases the range of your abilities. |
| Fast Deflection | Increase the recharge of your shields. |
| Equilibrium | Picking up health orbs also gives energy, and picking up energy orbs also gives health. |
| Adaptation | Further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Pick up health orbs also gives energy, and picking up energy orbs also gives health. |
For Glory, stick to a standard Pistol build:
Hornet StrikePrimed Target CrackerPrime Pistol GambitGalvanized DiffusionLethal Torrent
After that, choose elemental mods that counter your opponents. This build serves as a foundation for experimentation, allowing you to tailor it to your playstyle.
All Jade Abilities
Here is a detailed list of Jade's abilities in Warframe:
| Passive – The Anointed | Jade’s profound understanding of the relationship between life and death grants her two Aura Mod Slots. |
| Light’s Judgement | Create a well of light that heals allies and hurts enemies. Those who enter the well will be surrounded by Judgements. |
| Symphony of Mercy | Cycle through three songs that strengthen allies: **Power of the Seven** increases Ability Strength by +30 percent. **Deathbringer** increases Weapon Damage by +100 percent. **Spirit of Resilience** increases Shield Regeneration by +25 percent. Extend the duration of each song by killing enemies surrounded by Blessings. |
| Ophanim Eyes | Jade summons an accusatory gaze that slows nearby enemies and dissolves their armor. When the gaze falls upon allies, they can be revived from a distance. |
| Glory on High | Soar with destructive power. Use alternate-fire to detonate Judgments, causing an explosion of Jade Light. Enemies affected by Light’s Judgment strengthen the explosion. |
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UPDATE: This article was updated on 1/31/25 by Escapist Editorial to add additional value.
