Wanna Dominate in Warframe? Try This Jade Build

Jade, Warframe's 57th addition, introduces a unique aerial combat style. This celestial Warframe reigns from above, devastating enemies while protecting allies. This guide details optimal Jade builds for various playstyles in Warframe.

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How to Unlock JadeHow to Play Jade EffectivelyA Beginner-Friendly Jade BuildOptimal Jade Build for Steel PathAll of Jade's Abilities How to Unlock Jade

Released June 18, 2024, acquiring Jade requires obtaining her blueprint from the Jade Shadows quest (accessible via the Codex). Components are farmed from Acension on Uranus' Brutus. Alternatively, purchase the blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis in the Larunda Relay on Mercury using Vestigial Motes. Resource requirements are summarized below:

How to Play Jade Effectively

Jade's gameplay is straightforward. Select a song via your second ability, weaken enemies with your third, mark them using your first, and unleash devastating aerial attacks with your fourth's alt-fire. Efficient energy management and damage mitigation are crucial. The builds below address these aspects for both new and experienced players.

A Beginner-Friendly 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 like Continuity, Intensify, Flow, and Stretch are universally beneficial. Arcane Energize is recommended but not mandatory.

Enhance Jade's Exalted weapon, Glory, with these mods: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and Anemic Agility (trades damage for increased fire rate). The remaining slots should accommodate elemental or faction mods to counter specific enemies.

Optimal Jade Build for Steel Path

This build utilizes Jade's inherent strengths without Helminth substitutions. Arcanes Molt Augmented (increased ability power) and Arcane Avenger (enhanced critical hits from the exalted weapon) are recommended.

The Glory build uses Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, and Lethal Torrent. Elemental mods should be tailored to the enemy type.

All Jade Abilities

Here's a summary of Jade's abilities:

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UPDATE: This article was updated on 1/31/25 by Escapist Editorial to add additional value.