Jade, *Warframe*'s 57th Warframe, introduces a unique aerial combat style. Angelic and powerful, she reigns destruction from above, protecting allies while dishing out significant damage. This guide explores optimal Jade builds for various playstyles.
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How to Unlock Jade
How to Play Jade
Beginner Jade Build
Steel Path Jade Build
All Jade Abilities
How to Unlock Jade
Released June 18, 2024, Jade is unlocked through the "Jade Shadows" quest, initiated via the Codex. This quest requires obtaining her components from the Acension on Brutus, Uranus. Alternatively, purchase her 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
Jade's gameplay is straightforward. Select a song with your second ability, slow enemies and reduce their defenses with your third, mark them with your first, and unleash devastating attacks from above using your fourth ability's alt-fire. Efficient energy management and damage mitigation are key. The builds below address these aspects.
Beginner Jade Build
This build avoids Helminth abilities and Archon shards, making it accessible to new players. Note that Jade equips two Aura mods. While Arcane Energize is recommended, it's not included for accessibility.
| 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 | 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. The alt-fire deals significant damage to marked enemies. Use the first ability to mark, then unleash Glory's alt-fire. A suggested mod set for Glory is: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, Anemic Agility, and three elemental mods based on enemy type.
Steel Path Jade Build
This build doesn't require subsuming abilities, leveraging Jade's inherent strengths. Recommended Arcanes are Molt Augmented (ability power) and Arcane Avenger (increased critical hits from the exalted weapon).
| 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 | Significant ability duration increase, reduced energy drain. |
| Umbral Intensify | Increased ability strength. |
| Primed Redirection | Maximized shields. |
| Stretch | Increased ability range. |
| Fast Deflection | Increased shield recharge. |
| Equilibrium | Energy/health orb conversion. |
| Adaptation | Further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Energy/health orb conversion. |
A suggested Glory build includes: Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and elemental mods based on opponents. This serves as a foundation for experimentation.
All Jade Abilities
| Passive – The Anointed | Two Aura Mod slots. |
| Light’s Judgement | Healing/damaging light well. |
| Symphony of Mercy | Three songs: Power of the Seven (+30% Ability Strength), Deathbringer (+100% Weapon Damage), Spirit of Resilience (+25% Shield Regeneration). Duration extended by killing blessed enemies. |
| Ophanim Eyes | Slows enemies, dissolves armor, allows ranged revives. |
| 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.
