Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, brings a unique aerial combat style to the game. This angelic warrior gracefully floats above the battlefield, unleashing devastating attacks on enemies while simultaneously protecting allies. This guide details optimal builds for Jade, catering to both new and experienced players.
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How to Unlock Jade
How to Play Jade, Explained
A Good Beginner Jade Build
Best Jade Steel Path Build
All Jade Abilities
How to Unlock Jade
Jade, released June 18, 2024, is unlocked via her blueprint obtained from the Jade Shadows quest (accessible through the Codex). Components are acquired from 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, Explained
Jade's gameplay is straightforward. Select a song with your second ability, use your third to slow and weaken enemies, mark them with your first, and unleash devastating attacks from above using your fourth ability's alt-fire. Efficient energy management and mitigating damage are key. The builds below address these aspects.
A Good Beginner Jade Build
This beginner 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 universally useful. 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 | Increases 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 | Increased energy pool. |
| Stretch | Increased ability range. |
| Redirection | Increased shield pool. |
| Equilibrium | Increased 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 | Flexible slot for addressing build weaknesses (e.g., Augur Secrets for ability strength, Augur Reach for range). |
For Glory (Jade's exalted weapon), use alt-fire for maximum damage against marked enemies. A basic build includes: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, Anemic Agility, and three elemental/faction mods based on the enemy type.
Best Jade Steel Path Build
This build doesn't require subsuming abilities. Arcanes recommended are Molt Augmented (increased ability power) and Arcane Avenger (increased critical chance for the exalted weapon).
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Aerodynamic | Incoming damage reduction (crucial for Steel Path). |
| Aura Mod – Growing Power | +25% ability strength for 6 seconds after applying a 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 | Energy and health orb conversion. |
| Adaptation | Further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Energy and health orb conversion. |
The Glory build uses Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and elemental mods to suit 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). Duration extends with kills. |
| Ophanim Eyes | Slows enemies, dissolves armor, and allows ranged revives. |
| Glory on High | Aerial attack; alt-fire detonates Judgments. |
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UPDATE: This article was updated on 1/31/25 by Escapist Editorial to add additional value.
