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 gameplay scenarios in Warframe.
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How to Unlock JadeHow to Play JadeEffectivelyA Beginner-Friendly Jade BuildAn Advanced Jade Build for Steel PathAll Jade Abilities How to Unlock 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 Uranus' Brutus. Alternatively, purchase the blueprint and component blueprints from Ordis in the Larunda Relay (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 |
How to Play Jade Effectively
Jade's gameplay is straightforward. Select a song (second ability), slow enemies and weaken their defenses (third ability), mark targets (first ability), and unleash devastating aerial attacks (fourth ability's alt-fire). Efficient energy management and damage mitigation are crucial. The builds below address these aspects, catering to both new and experienced players.
A Beginner-Friendly Jade Build
This beginner build avoids Helminth abilities and Archon shards, focusing on readily accessible mods. Note that Jade equips two Aura mods.
Core mods (Continuity, Intensify, Flow, Stretch) are versatile and beneficial for new players. While Arcane Energize is recommended, it's 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 ability strength, Augur Reach for range). |
Enhance Jade's Exalted weapon, Glory, with these mods: Hornet Strike, Target Cracker, Barrel Diffusion, Lethal Torrent, and Anemic Agility (trades some damage for increased fire rate). The remaining slots should accommodate elemental or faction mods based on enemy type.
An Advanced Jade Build for Steel Path
This Steel Path build utilizes Arcanes (Molt Augmented for ability power, Arcane Avenger for critical hits) and focuses on maximizing damage reduction and ability strength. No Helminth subsumption is needed.
| Mod | Effect |
|---|---|
| Aura Mod – Aerodynamic | Increased damage reduction (crucial for Steel Path). |
| Aura Mod – Growing Power | +25% ability strength for 6 seconds after a weapon status effect. |
| Exilus Slot – Aviator | Damage reduction while airborne. |
| Primed Continuity | Significant ability duration increase, 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 employs Hornet Strike, Primed Target Cracker, Prime Pistol Gambit, Galvanized Diffusion, and Lethal Torrent, with elemental mods adjusted for opponents.
All Jade Abilities
Here's a summary of Jade's abilities:
| Passive – The Anointed | Two Aura Mod slots. |
| Light’s Judgement | Healing well for allies, damaging enemies. |
| Symphony of Mercy | Three songs: Power of the Seven (ability strength), Deathbringer (weapon damage), Spirit of Resilience (shield regeneration). Duration extends with kills within Blessings. |
| Ophanim Eyes | Slows and weakens enemies; revives allies from a distance. |
| Glory on High | Aerial attacks; alt-fire detonates Judgments for powerful explosions. |
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