Wanna Dominate in Warframe? Try This Jade Build

Jade, *Warframe*'s 57th frame, introduces a unique aerial combat style. Angelic and powerful, she reigns destruction from above, protecting allies while delivering devastating blows. 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

Jade, released June 18, 2024, is unlocked through the Jade Shadows quest (accessed via the Codex). The quest requires components obtained from Acension on Brutus, Uranus. Alternatively, purchase Jade's 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 (second ability), slow enemies and reduce their defenses (third ability), mark targets (first ability), and unleash devastating aerial attacks (fourth ability alt-fire). Manage energy effectively and mitigate incoming damage. 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. Arcane Energize is recommended but not included.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection	Reduces enemy armor by 18% (max rank).
Aura Mod – Pistol Amp	Increases exalted weapon damage.
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 capacity.
Equilibrium	Increased energy pool.
Augur Message/Streamline	Increased ability duration (stacks with Continuity); energy conversion to shields (Streamline reduces energy cost).
Player’s Choice	Adaptable slot for addressing build weaknesses (e.g., Augur Secrets for ability strength, Augur Reach for range).

For Glory (Jade's exalted weapon), use the following mods: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, Anemic Agility, and three elemental/faction mods based on enemy type.

Steel Path Jade Build

This build doesn't require subsuming abilities. Arcane Molt Augmented (increased ability power) and Arcane Avenger (increased critical chance on exalted weapon) are recommended.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Aerodynamic	Increased damage reduction.
Aura Mod – Growing Power	+25% ability strength for 6 seconds after applying 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.

For Glory, use Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and elemental mods.

All Jade Abilities

Passive – The Anointed	Two Aura Mod slots.
Light’s Judgement	Healing/damaging well.
Symphony of Mercy	Three songs boosting 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.