Wanna Dominate in Warframe? Try This Jade Build

Mastering Warframe's Jade: Optimal Builds and Gameplay Strategies

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 details optimal builds for Jade, catering to both beginners and Steel Path veterans.

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Unlocking Jade | Gameplay Overview | Beginner Build | Steel Path Build | Abilities

Unlocking Jade

Released June 18, 2024, Jade is acquired through the Jade Shadows quest (accessible 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 detailed below:

Gameplay Overview

Jade's gameplay is straightforward yet effective. Select a song via your second ability, slow enemies and reduce their defenses with your third, mark them with your first, and unleash devastating aerial attacks using your 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 that Jade equips two Aura mods.

Pair this with a cost-effective Glory build (Jade's exalted weapon): Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and Anemic Agility (prioritizing DPS). Fill remaining slots with elemental or faction mods.

Steel Path Jade Build

This build utilizes Arcanes (Molt Augmented and Arcane Avenger) and focuses on maximizing survivability and damage. No Helminth subsumption is necessary.

The Glory build uses Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, and Lethal Torrent. Add elemental mods based on enemy types.

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.
• 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 to enhance its value.