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 explores optimal build strategies for Jade in *Warframe*.
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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
Released June 18, 2024, unlocking Jade requires obtaining her blueprint from the Jade Shadows quest, accessible through the Codex. This quest leads you to acquire her components from Acension on Brutus, Uranus. Alternatively, purchase Jade's blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis in the Larunda Relay on Mercury using Vestigial Motes. Details are provided below.
Resource requirements for crafting Jade:
| 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, then use your third ability to slow enemies and reduce their defenses. Mark targets with your first ability, and unleash devastating attacks from above using the alt-fire of your fourth ability. Efficient energy management and mitigating incoming damage are crucial. Two builds are provided below: one for beginners and another optimized for Steel Path.
A Good Beginner Jade Build
This beginner build for Jade avoids Helminth abilities and Archon shards, making it accessible to new players. It utilizes readily available mods and doesn't require Arcanes (though Arcane Energize is recommended). Note that Jade can equip 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); 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). |
This build synergizes with Glory, Jade's exalted weapon. Use its alt-fire to maximize damage against marked enemies. A suggested mod set for Glory is: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, Anemic Agility, and three elemental mods tailored to your enemy type.
Best Jade Steel Path Build
This Steel Path build for Jade doesn't require subsuming abilities, as her kit functions effectively. Arcanes Molt Augmented (increased ability power) and Arcane Avenger (increased critical chance for the exalted weapon) 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 | 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 and health orb conversion. |
| Adaptation | Further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Energy and 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 your opponents. This serves as a foundation for experimentation.
All Jade Abilities
Jade's abilities:
| Passive – The Anointed | Two Aura Mod slots. |
| Light’s Judgement | Healing well for allies, damaging enemies. |
| Symphony of Mercy | Three songs: Power of the Seven (+30% Ability Strength), Deathbringer (+100% Weapon Damage), Spirit of Resilience (+25% Shield Regeneration). Duration extends with kills. |
| Ophanim Eyes | Slows enemies, dissolves armor, allows for 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.
