The 57th Frame added to *Warframe*, Jade, introduces a captivating aerial style of gameplay that truly embodies an angelic and divine presence. She gracefully floats above the battlefield, unleashing devastating attacks on her foes while ensuring her allies remain protected and strike back powerfully. In this guide, we’ll delve into the best builds for Jade in *Warframe*, helping you maximize her potential across various game modes.
Jade was released on June 18, 2024, and unlocking her requires obtaining her blueprint. The main blueprint is available through the Jade Shadows quest, which you can launch via the Codex. To gather her components, you'll need to participate in Ascension on Brutus, Uranus. Alternatively, you can purchase Jade’s blueprint and Component Blueprints from Ordis at the Larunda Relay on Mercury in exchange for Vestigial Motes. For a detailed walkthrough, refer to our comprehensive guide.
For the resources needed to craft Jade, here’s a breakdown:
| 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 |
Jade's playstyle is straightforward and elegant. Begin by selecting a song using your second ability, Symphony of Mercy, to buff your allies. Then, activate your third ability, Ophanim Eyes, to slow enemies and reduce their defenses. Use your first ability, Light’s Judgment, to mark enemies, and finish them off with the alt-fire of your fourth ability, Glory on High, which nukes marked targets from above. Be mindful of your energy consumption and incoming damage. Below, we provide two builds to address these concerns—one for beginners and another optimized for the Steel Path.
Before we dive into our preferred late-game build, let's explore our recommended beginner build for Jade in Warframe. This build does not require Helminth ability swapping or Archon shards, making it accessible for new players. Note that Jade can equip two Aura mods, so don't be confused by this feature.
The first four mods—Continuity, Intensify, Flow, and Stretch—are essential and can be used on almost any Warframe build for new players. This build does not include Arcanes, though Arcane Energize would significantly boost your energy reserves.
| 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 | Increases overall ability strength. |
| Flow | Provides a larger energy pool to draw from. |
| Stretch | Increases the range of your abilities. |
| Redirection | Provides a much bigger shield pool. |
| Equilibrium | Allows you to gain energy from health orbs and health from energy orbs. |
| Augur Message/Streamline | Increases ability duration further (stacks with Continuity). A small percentage of spent energy is converted to shields. Streamline reduces energy usage; choose based on preference. |
| Player’s Choice | An open slot to cover perceived weaknesses. You can add more ability strength with Augur Secrets or ability range with Augur Reach. |
In addition to the Warframe build, you'll need to equip Jade's Exalted weapon, Glory. Using its alt-fire, you can deal significant damage to marked enemies. Use her first ability to mark multiple enemies below you, then unleash Glory for devastating effect.
For Glory, the following mods are recommended. The first four are standard for any pistol build and provide a solid base of damage, critical chance, multishot, and fire rate:
Anemic Agility sacrifices a bit of damage for a vastly improved rate of fire, boosting your overall DPS. The last three slots should be tailored to the damage types effective against the enemies you're facing. You can mix elements to counter specific factions or use faction-specific mods for enhanced effectiveness.
Currently, Jade's kit is well-rounded and doesn't require any subsuming. This might change in the future, but for now, her abilities work seamlessly together. For Arcanes, consider Molt Augmented for increased ability power and Arcane Avenger for enhanced critical hits from the exalted weapon.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Aerodynamic | Provides incoming damage reduction, 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 | Offers 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 | Increases the range of your abilities. |
| Fast Deflection | Speeds up shield recharge. |
| Equilibrium | Allows you to gain energy from health orbs and health from energy orbs. |
| Adaptation | Provides further damage reduction. |
| Transient Fortitude | Increases ability strength. |
The Glory build for Jade in Warframe follows a standard pistol setup:
After these, choose elemental mods that suit your opponents. This build serves as a solid starting point for experimentation, allowing you to tailor it to your playstyle and the specific challenges you face.
Here’s a comprehensive list of Jade's abilities, which are integral to her unique playstyle:
| 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 hurts 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 | 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.
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