Jade, the 57th Frame added to *Warframe*, introduces a unique aerial gameplay style that's both angelic and divine. She floats above the battlefield, delivering destruction to enemies while ensuring her allies remain safe and strike back with force. In this article, we'll dive into our top builds for Jade in *Warframe*, helping you maximize her potential in various game scenarios.
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How to Unlock JadeHow to Play Jade, ExplainedA Good Beginner Jade BuildBest Jade Steel Path BuildAll Jade Abilities How to Unlock Jade
Jade became available on June 18, 2024. To unlock her, you need to obtain her blueprint, which you can get through the Jade Shadows quest, accessible via the Codex. You'll also need to farm her components from Ascension on Brutus, Uranus. Alternatively, you can purchase Jade's blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis at the Larunda Relay on Mercury using Vestigial Motes. We've detailed the entire process here.
Here's a quick overview of the resources needed to craft 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 playstyle is straightforward yet effective. Start by selecting a song with your second ability to boost your allies, then activate your third ability to slow enemies and weaken their defenses. Use your first ability to mark enemies, followed by the alt-fire of your fourth ability to unleash a devastating attack from above. Keep an eye on your energy levels and minimize incoming damage. Below, you'll find two builds: one for beginners and another optimized for the Steel Path, to help you navigate these challenges.
A Good Beginner Jade Build
For new players, here's our recommended beginner build for Jade in Warframe. This build avoids Helminth ability swapping and Archon shards, making it accessible to those starting out. Remember, Jade can equip two Aura mods, so don't let that confuse you.
The first four mods—Continuity, Intensify, Flow, and Stretch—are essential for any new Warframe build, offering a solid foundation. While this build doesn't include Arcanes, consider using Arcane Energize for additional energy management.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection | Reduces enemy armor by 18% at full rank. |
| Aura Mod – Pistol Amp | Increase exalted weapon damage as it is considered a pistol. |
| Exilus Slot | Aviator for damage reduction while airborne. |
| Continuity | A +30% increase to ability duration and decreases energy drain from active abilities. |
| Intensify | Increase overall ability strength. |
| Flow | Provides a larger energy pool to draw from. |
| Stretch | Increases the range of your abilities. |
| Redirection | Increases your shield pool significantly. |
| Equilibrium | Converts health and energy pickups into each other. |
| Augur Message/Streamline | Augur Message increases ability duration and converts spent energy to shields. Streamline reduces energy usage; choose based on your preference. |
| Player’s Choice | An open slot for mods that address any perceived weaknesses in the build. Consider Augur Secrets for ability strength or Augur Reach for ability range. |
In addition to Jade's Warframe build, you'll need to optimize her Exalted weapon, Glory. Using the alt-fire on this mod can deal substantial damage to marked enemies. Use her first ability to mark multiple enemies below you, then unleash Glory to devastating effect.
For Glory, use these mods, starting with the standard pistol mods for a solid damage, critical chance, multishot, and fire rate foundation:
Hornet Strike Target Cracker Barrel Diffusion Lethal Torrent Anemic Agility Anemic Agility boosts fire rate at the cost of some damage, enhancing your DPS. The final three slots should be tailored to the damage types effective against your current enemies, combining elements or using faction-specific mods for enhanced effectiveness.
Best Jade Steel Path Build
Jade's kit is cohesive and powerful, making Helminth ability swaps unnecessary at the moment. For Arcanes, consider Molt Augmented for increased ability power and Arcane Avenger for boosted critical hits with the exalted weapon.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Aerodynamic | Reduces incoming damage, crucial for Steel Path. |
| Aura Mod – Growing Power | Increase ability strength by 25% for 6 seconds after causing a status effect with a weapon. |
| Exilus Slot – Aviator | Provides damage reduction while airborne. |
| Primed Continuity | Significantly increases ability duration and reduces energy drain from active abilities. |
| Umbral Intensify | Boosts overall ability strength. |
| Primed Redirection | Maximizes your shield capacity. |
| Stretch | Extends the range of your abilities. |
| Fast Deflection | Enhances shield recharge rate. |
| Equilibrium | Converts health and energy pickups into each other. |
| Adaptation | Provides further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Increases ability strength and reduces ability duration. |
For Glory, the build follows a standard pistol configuration:
Hornet Strike Primed Target Cracker Prime Pistol Gambit Galvanized Diffusion Lethal Torrent Customize the remaining slots with elemental mods suited to your enemies. This setup serves as a foundation for experimentation, allowing you to tailor your build to your playstyle.
All Jade Abilities
Here's a comprehensive list of Jade's abilities in Warframe:
| Passive – The Anointed | Jade’s profound understanding of the relationship between life and death grants her two Aura Mod Slots. |
| Light’s Judgement | Create a well of light that heals allies and hurts enemies. Those who enter the well will be surrounded by Judgements. |
| Symphony of Mercy | Cycle through three songs that strengthen allies: **Power of the Seven** increases Ability Strength by +30 percent. **Deathbringer** increases Weapon Damage by +100 percent. **Spirit of Resilience** increases Shield Regeneration by +25 percent. Extend the duration of each song by killing enemies surrounded by Blessings. |
| Ophanim Eyes | Jade summons an accusatory gaze that slows nearby enemies and dissolves their armor. When the gaze falls upon allies, they can be revived from a distance. |
| Glory on High | Soar with destructive power. Use alternate-fire to detonate Judgments, causing an explosion of Jade Light. Enemies affected by Light’s Judgment strengthen the explosion. |
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UPDATE: This article was updated on 1/31/25 by Escapist Editorial to add additional value.
