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Dominate Warframe with This Jade Build

by Natalie Apr 27,2025

The 57th Frame added to *Warframe*, Jade introduces a captivating aerial style of gameplay. With her angelic and divine presence, she soars above the battlefield, unleashing devastating attacks on foes while safeguarding her allies and striking back with formidable force. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the most effective builds for Jade in *Warframe*.

How to Unlock Jade

Jade was released on June 18, 2024. To unlock her, you'll first need to obtain her blueprint through the Jade Shadows quest, accessible via the Codex. To acquire her components, you must complete missions on Brutus, Uranus, at the Acension node. Alternatively, you can purchase Jade's blueprint and Component Blueprints from Ordis at the Larunda Relay on Mercury, using Vestigial Motes. For a detailed breakdown of the process, check out our guide here.

Here are the resources required 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, Symphony of Mercy, to bolster your allies. Use your third ability, Ophanim Eyes, to slow enemies and weaken their defenses. Mark your targets with your first ability, Light’s Judgement, then obliterate them from above using the alt-fire of your fourth ability, Glory on High. Keep an eye on your energy consumption and mitigate incoming damage. Below, we'll explore two builds: one for beginners and another optimized for the Steel Path.

A Good Beginner Jade Build

For new players looking to master Jade, our recommended beginner build doesn't require Helminth ability swaps or Archon shards, making it accessible and effective. Remember, Jade can equip two Aura mods, so don't let that confuse you.

The first four mods—Continuity, Intensify, Flow, and Stretch—are versatile and suitable for most Warframes and builds. We've excluded Arcanes, but consider Arcane Energize for enhanced energy management.

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Corrosive Projection	Reduces enemy armor by 18% at full rank.
Aura Mod – Pistol Amp	Increases 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	Increases overall ability strength.
Flow	Provides a larger energy pool to draw from.
Stretch	Increases the range of your abilities.
Redirection	Boosts your shield pool significantly.
Equilibrium	Enhances your energy pool by converting health and energy orbs.
Augur Message/Streamline	Increases ability duration (stacking with Continuity) and converts a small percentage of spent energy to shields. Streamline reduces energy usage; choose based on your preference.
Player’s Choice	An open slot to address any perceived weaknesses in the build. Consider adding more ability strength with Augur Secrets or ability range with Augur Reach.

In addition to Jade's Warframe build, you'll need to enhance her Exalted weapon, Glory. Utilize the alt-fire to deal massive damage to marked enemies. Mark multiple foes with Light’s Judgement, then unleash Glory's destructive power.

For Glory, opt for these mods, starting with standard pistol mods for a solid base of damage, critical chance, multishot, and fire rate:

Hornet Strike
Target Cracker
Barrel Diffusion
Lethal Torrent
Anemic Agility

Anemic Agility sacrifices a bit of damage for a significant boost in fire rate, improving your DPS. The final three slots should be filled with damage types tailored to the enemies you're facing, whether it's a mix of elements or faction-specific mods.

Best Jade Steel Path Build

Jade's kit is cohesive and powerful, so there's no immediate need for Helminth subsuming. However, for the Steel Path, consider using Arcanes like Molt Augmented for increased ability power and Arcane Avenger for enhanced critical hits with the exalted weapon.

Here's our recommended Steel Path build:

Mod	Effect
Aura Mod – Aerodynamic	Reduces incoming damage, essential for Steel Path.
Aura Mod – Growing Power	Increases 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 decreases 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	Accelerates shield recharge.
Equilibrium	Converts health and energy orbs for mutual benefit.
Adaptation	Provides additional damage reduction.
Transient Fortitude	Enhances ability strength, complementing Equilibrium's benefits.

For Glory in the Steel Path, stick to a standard pistol build:

Hornet Strike
Primed Target Cracker
Prime Pistol Gambit
Galvanized Diffusion
Lethal Torrent

Afterward, select elemental mods that counter your opponents. This build serves as a foundation for experimentation, allowing you to find a setup that suits your playstyle. The variety of builds for Jade in the community is vast, but this configuration has proven effective.

All Jade Abilities

Below is a detailed list of Jade's abilities, which form the backbone of her gameplay:

Passive – The Anointed	Jade’s profound understanding of the relationship between life and death grants her two Aura Mod Slots.
Light’s Judgement	Creates a well of light that heals allies and damages enemies. Those who enter the well will be surrounded by Judgements.
Symphony of Mercy	Cycles 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	Soars 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.

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