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Wanna Dominate in Warframe? Try This Jade Build

Author : Isabella Update : Mar 05,2025

Mastering Warframe's Jade: Optimal Builds and Gameplay Strategies

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

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Unlocking Jade | Gameplay Overview | Beginner Build | Steel Path Build | Ability Breakdown

Unlocking Jade

Released June 18, 2024, Jade is acquired through the Jade Shadows quest (accessed via the Codex). Her components are obtained from Acension on Uranus' Brutus. Alternatively, purchase her blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis in the Larunda Relay (Mercury) using Vestigial Motes. Resource requirements are as follows:

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

Gameplay Overview

Jade's gameplay is straightforward yet effective. Select a song (second ability) to buff allies, use the third ability to debuff enemies, mark targets with the first ability, and unleash devastating attacks with the 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. Jade can equip two Aura mods. Note that Arcane Energize is a beneficial addition but omitted for beginner accessibility.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection	Reduces enemy armor by 18% (max rank).
Aura Mod – Pistol Amp	Increases exalted weapon damage (treats it as 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 capacity.
Equilibrium	Increased energy pool.
Augur Message/Streamline	Further 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).

Pair this with a cost-effective Glory build (exalted weapon) using standard pistol mods focusing on damage, critical chance, multishot, and fire rate. Add elemental mods based on enemy types.

Steel Path Jade Build

This build requires no Helminth subsumption, leveraging Jade's inherent strengths. Arcanes Molt Augmented (increased ability power) and Arcane Avenger (increased critical hits from the exalted weapon) are recommended.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Aerodynamic	Increased damage reduction (crucial for Steel Path).
Aura Mod – Growing Power	+25% ability strength for 6 seconds after inflicting 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	Health/energy orb conversion.
Adaptation	Further damage reduction.
Transient Fortitude	Health/energy orb conversion.

The Glory build uses standard pistol mods (Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, Lethal Torrent) with elemental mods tailored to opponents.

All Jade Abilities

Passive – The Anointed: Two Aura Mod slots.
Light’s Judgement: Healing/damaging light well.
Symphony of Mercy: Three songs buffing allies (Power of the Seven, Deathbringer, Spirit of Resilience).
Ophanim Eyes: Slows and debuffs enemies; revives allies from a distance.
Glory on High: Aerial attacks; alt-fire detonates Judgments.

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UPDATE: This article was updated on 1/31/25.