Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, introduces a unique aerial combat style. This celestial warrior gracefully dominates the battlefield, unleashing devastating attacks on enemies while simultaneously safeguarding allies. This guide explores optimal build strategies for Jade in Warframe.
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How to Unlock JadeHow to Play Jade EffectivelyA Beginner-Friendly Jade BuildOptimizing Jade for Steel PathAll of Jade's Abilities How to Unlock Jade
Released June 18, 2024, acquiring Jade involves obtaining her blueprint. The blueprint is rewarded through the Jade Shadows quest, initiated via the Codex. Component acquisition requires completing 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. The builds below address these aspects, offering options for both new and experienced players.
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. The core mods (Continuity, Intensify, Flow, Stretch) are widely applicable. While Arcane Energize is beneficial, it's optional.
| 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 | Larger shield pool. |
| 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). |
For Jade's exalted weapon, Glory, focus on maximizing damage against marked enemies. A cost-effective mod setup includes: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and Anemic Agility (trades some damage for increased fire rate). The remaining slots should be filled with elemental or faction mods based on the encountered enemies.
Optimizing Jade for Steel Path
This build retains Jade's inherent strengths, without Helminth substitutions. Arcanes Molt Augmented (increased ability power) and Arcane Avenger (critical damage boost) 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 status effect. |
| Exilus Slot – Aviator | Airborne damage reduction. |
| 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 | Faster shield recharge. |
| Equilibrium | Energy and health orb conversion. |
| Adaptation | Further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Energy and health orb conversion. |
A standard pistol build works well for Glory, incorporating Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, and Lethal Torrent. Elemental mods should be tailored to your opponents.
All Jade Abilities
Here's a summary of Jade's 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 (ability strength), Deathbringer (weapon damage), Spirit of Resilience (shield regeneration). |
| Ophanim Eyes | Slows and debuffs enemies, 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.
