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Jade Build Unlocks Dominance in Warframe

Author：Kristen Update：Feb 21,2025

Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, introduces a unique aerial combat style. This celestial warrior gracefully floats above the fray, unleashing devastating attacks on enemies while safeguarding allies. This guide details optimal Jade builds for various playstyles in Warframe.

Unlocking Jade

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

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). Manage energy efficiently and mitigate incoming damage. The builds below address these considerations.

Beginner Jade Build

This build avoids Helminth abilities and Archon shards, making it accessible to new players. Note that Jade equips two Aura mods. Core mods (Continuity, Intensify, Flow, Stretch) are broadly applicable. Arcane Energize is recommended but optional.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection	Reduces enemy armor by 18% (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	Adaptable 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, and three elemental/faction mods based on enemy type.

Steel Path Jade Build

This build doesn't require subsuming abilities, 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 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	Faster shield recharge.
Equilibrium	Energy and health orb conversion.
Adaptation	Further damage reduction.
Transient Fortitude	Energy and health orb conversion.

Glory's build utilizes Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, and Lethal Torrent, supplemented by elemental mods.

Jade's Abilities

Passive – The Anointed: Two Aura Mod slots.
Light’s Judgement: Healing well for allies, damaging enemies.
Symphony of Mercy: Three songs boosting allies (Power of the Seven, Deathbringer, Spirit of Resilience).
Ophanim Eyes: Slows enemies, dissolves armor, allows ranged revives.
Glory on High: Powerful aerial attacks; alt-fire detonates Judgments.

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