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Jade Build: Dominate in Warframe

Feb 17,25

Mastering Jade: Optimal Warframe Builds for All Playstyles

Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, introduces a unique aerial combat style. This celestial warrior gracefully dominates the battlefield, unleashing devastating attacks while safeguarding allies. This guide explores top-tier builds for Jade, catering to both beginners and Steel Path veterans.

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Unlocking Jade | Gameplay Overview | Beginner Build | Steel Path Build | Ability Breakdown

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 Brutus, Uranus. Alternatively, purchase the blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis in the Larunda Relay (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

Gameplay Overview

Jade's gameplay is straightforward yet effective. Select a song (second ability) to buff allies, use the third ability to debuff enemies, mark targets with the first ability, and unleash devastating aerial attacks with the fourth ability's alt-fire. Efficient energy management and damage mitigation are crucial.

Beginner Jade Build

This build avoids Helminth abilities and Archon shards, making it accessible to new players. Note that Jade equips two Aura mods.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection	Reduces enemy armor by 18% at full rank.
Aura Mod – Pistol Amp	Increases exalted weapon damage (considered 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	Larger shield pool.
Equilibrium	Larger energy pool.
Augur Message/Streamline	Increased ability duration (stacks with Continuity). Streamline reduces energy usage.
Player’s Choice	Adaptable slot for addressing build weaknesses.

For Glory (Jade's exalted weapon), use a standard pistol build focusing on damage, critical chance, multishot, and fire rate. Prioritize elemental mods based on enemy type.

Steel Path Jade Build

This build maximizes Jade's potential for Steel Path content. No Helminth subsumption is needed. Arcanes Molt Augmented and Arcane Avenger are recommended.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Aerodynamic	Increased damage reduction.
Aura Mod – Growing Power	+25% ability strength for 6 seconds after a status effect.
Exilus Slot – Aviator	Damage reduction while airborne.
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	Increased shield recharge.
Equilibrium	Energy and health orb conversion.
Adaptation	Further damage reduction.
Transient Fortitude	Energy and health orb conversion.

A standard pistol build with elemental mods tailored to enemies is recommended for Glory.

All Jade Abilities

Passive – The Anointed: Two Aura Mod slots.
Light’s Judgement: Healing well for allies, damaging enemies.
Symphony of Mercy: Three songs buffing allies (Power of the Seven, Deathbringer, Spirit of Resilience).
Ophanim Eyes: Slows enemies, dissolves armor, revives allies.
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.

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