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Wanna Dominate in Warframe? Try This Jade Build

Feb 20,25

Mastering Warframe's Jade: Optimal Build Guides for All Play Styles

Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, introduces a unique aerial combat style. This celestial warrior reigns destruction from above, protecting allies while delivering devastating blows. This guide explores optimal builds for Jade, catering to both beginners and Steel Path veterans.

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Unlocking Jade | Jade Gameplay Explained | Beginner Jade Build | Steel Path Jade Build | All Jade Abilities

Unlocking Jade

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

Resource requirements:

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

Jade Gameplay Explained

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.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection	Reduces enemy armor (18% at max rank).
Aura Mod – Pistol Amp	Boosts 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	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	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): Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and Anemic Agility (prioritizes fire rate over damage for DPS). Fill remaining slots with elemental mods based on enemy types.

Steel Path Jade Build

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

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Aerodynamic	Increased damage reduction (essential for Steel Path).
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	Energy and health orb conversion.
Adaptation	Further damage reduction.
Transient Fortitude	Energy and health orb conversion.

Glory build: Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and elemental mods tailored to enemies.

All Jade Abilities

Passive – The Anointed: Two Aura Mod slots.
Light’s Judgement: Healing well for allies, damaging enemies.
Symphony of Mercy: Three songs buffing allies (Power of the Seven, Deathbringer, Spirit of Resilience).
Ophanim Eyes: Slows and debuffs enemies, allows ranged revives.
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.

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