Jade Build: Dominate Warframe Easily

Jade, the 57th Warframe, introduces a captivating aerial combat style that blends angelic grace with devastating power. As she soars above the battlefield, Jade unleashes havoc on her foes while ensuring her allies remain protected and empowered. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the best builds for Jade in *Warframe*, tailored for both beginners and seasoned Steel Path warriors.

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How to Unlock Jade
How to Play Jade, Explained
A Good Beginner Jade Build
Best Jade Steel Path Build
All Jade Abilities

How to Unlock Jade

Jade became available on June 18, 2024. To unlock her, you'll need to obtain her blueprint through the Jade Shadows quest, accessible via the Codex. Her components can be farmed from Acension on Brutus, Uranus. Alternatively, you can purchase Jade’s blueprint and Component Blueprints from Ordis at the Larunda Relay on Mercury, using Vestigial Motes. Here's a detailed guide on the process.

To craft Jade, gather the following resources:

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 buff your allies. Then, use your third ability, Ophanim Eyes, to slow enemies and strip their defenses. Mark your targets with your first ability, Light’s Judgement, and finish them off with the alt-fire of your fourth ability, Glory on High. Keep an eye on your energy levels and avoid excessive incoming damage. Below, you'll find two builds designed to address these concerns—one for beginners and a robust base build for Steel Path enthusiasts.

A Good Beginner Jade Build

For those new to Warframe, here’s a beginner-friendly Jade build that doesn’t require Helminth ability swaps or Archon shards. Remember, Jade can equip two Aura mods, which adds versatility to your build.

The first four mods—Continuity, Intensify, Flow, and Stretch—are essential for almost any Warframe build, especially for newcomers. This setup doesn’t include Arcanes, though Arcane Energize can be beneficial for energy management.

Additionally, you'll need to build Jade's Exalted weapon, Glory. Using its alt-fire, you can deal significant damage to marked enemies. Mark multiple foes with Light’s Judgement, then unleash Glory to devastating effect.

For Glory, use these mods, which are standard for pistol builds and provide a strong foundation for damage, critical chance, multishot, and fire rate:

Hornet Strike
Target Cracker
Barrel Diffusion
Lethal Torrent
Anemic Agility

Anemic Agility trades some damage for a significantly higher rate of fire, enhancing your DPS. The last three slots should be filled with elemental or faction-specific mods, tailored to the enemies you're facing.

Best Jade Steel Path Build

Jade’s kit is cohesive and powerful, eliminating the need for Helminth ability swaps. For Arcanes, consider Molt Augmented for increased ability power and Arcane Avenger for boosted criticals from Glory.

For Glory, stick to a standard pistol build:

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

Add elemental mods that counter your enemies. This setup serves as a solid foundation for further customization and experimentation.

All Jade Abilities

To fully appreciate Jade's capabilities, here's a breakdown of her abilities:

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