Jade's Mastery: Unlocking Dominance in Warframe
Author: Emma
Feb 24,2025
Mastering Warframe's Jade: Optimal Builds and Gameplay Strategies
Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, introduces a unique aerial combat style. This celestial warrior reigns destruction from above, protecting allies while delivering devastating blows. This guide details optimal builds for Jade, catering to both beginners and Steel Path veterans.
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Unlocking Jade | Jade Gameplay Explained | Beginner Jade Build | Steel Path Jade Build | All Jade Abilities
Unlocking Jade
Released June 18, 2024, Jade's blueprint is acquired through the Jade Shadows quest (accessible via the Codex). Components are obtained 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 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 |
Jade Gameplay Explained
Jade's gameplay is straightforward. Select a song (second ability), slow enemies and reduce their defenses (third ability), mark targets (first ability), and unleash devastating aerial attacks (fourth ability'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: Jade equips two Aura mods.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection | Reduces enemy armor by 18% (max rank). |
| Aura Mod – Pistol Amp | Boosts exalted weapon damage (considered 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 | Larger shield pool. |
| Equilibrium | Larger energy pool. |
| Augur Message/Streamline | Increased ability duration (stacks with Continuity); energy conversion to shields (Streamline reduces energy usage). Choose based on preference. |
| Player’s Choice | Slot for addressing build weaknesses (e.g., Augur Secrets for ability strength, Augur Reach for range). |
This build also requires modding Glory, Jade's exalted weapon. Use the alt-fire for maximum damage against marked enemies. A suggested basic pistol build includes: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and Anemic Agility (trades some damage for significantly improved fire rate). Fill remaining slots with elemental or faction mods based on enemy type.
Steel Path Jade Build
This build doesn't require subsuming abilities, as Jade's kit functions well together. Arcanes Molt Augmented (increased ability power) and Arcane Avenger (increased critical chance on exalted weapon) are recommended.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Aerodynamic | Increased damage reduction (crucial for Steel Path). |
| Aura Mod – Growing Power | +25% ability strength for 6 seconds after a weapon status effect. |
| Exilus Slot – Aviator | Damage reduction while airborne. |
| Primed Continuity | Significant increase to 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 | Health/energy orb conversion. |
| Adaptation | Further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Health/energy orb conversion. |
A standard pistol build for Glory is suggested, using Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, and Lethal Torrent. Add elemental mods as needed.
All Jade Abilities
- Passive – The Anointed: Two Aura Mod slots.
- Light’s Judgement: Healing well for allies, damaging enemies.
- Symphony of Mercy: Three songs boosting allies (Power of the Seven, Deathbringer, Spirit of Resilience). Duration extended by killing blessed enemies.
- Ophanim Eyes: Slows and strips armor from enemies, remotely revives allies.
- Glory on High: Aerial attacks; alt-fire detonates Judgments for powerful explosions.
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UPDATE: This article was updated on 1/31/25 by Escapist Editorial to add additional value.
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