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Wanna Dominate in Warframe? Try This Jade Build

Mastering Warframe's Jade: Optimal Builds for All Playstyles

Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, introduces a unique aerial combat style. This celestial warrior reigns destruction from above, protecting allies while dishing out significant damage. This guide details optimal Jade builds for various gameplay scenarios.

Unlocking Jade

Released June 18, 2024, Jade's blueprint is obtained through the Jade Shadows quest (accessible via the Codex). Components are acquired from Acension on Uranus' Brutus. Alternatively, purchase the blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis in the Larunda Relay (Mercury) using Vestigial Motes. Resource requirements are summarized 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

Playing Jade Effectively

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's alt-fire). Efficient energy management and damage mitigation are crucial. The builds below address these aspects.

Beginner Jade Build

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

Core mods (Continuity, Intensify, Flow, Stretch) are universally beneficial. While Arcane Energize is recommended, it's optional.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection	18% enemy armor reduction (max rank).
Aura Mod – Pistol Amp	Boosts 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).
Player’s Choice	Slot for addressing build weaknesses (e.g., Augur Secrets for strength, Augur Reach for range).

Enhance Jade's exalted weapon, Glory, with these mods: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, Anemic Agility (trades damage for increased fire rate), and three elemental/faction mods based on enemy type.

Steel Path Jade Build

This build utilizes Arcanes (Molt Augmented for ability power, Arcane Avenger for critical hits) and focuses on survivability and damage. No Helminth subsumption is necessary.

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	Faster shield recharge.
Equilibrium	Health/energy orb conversion.
Adaptation	Further damage reduction.
Transient Fortitude	Health/energy orb conversion.

Glory's build uses Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and elemental mods tailored to opponents.

Jade's 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).
Ophanim Eyes	Slowing, armor-dissolving gaze; remote ally revival.
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.