Jade, the 57th Warframe introduced to the expansive universe of *Warframe*, introduces a unique aerial combat style that adds a divine twist to the battlefield. With her angelic presence, Jade floats above the fray, delivering devastating attacks while ensuring her allies remain protected and empowered. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the best builds for Jade, tailored for both beginners and seasoned players tackling the Steel Path.

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How to Unlock Jade

Jade was released on June 18, 2024, and unlocking her involves acquiring her blueprint. You can obtain her main blueprint by completing the Jade Shadows quest, accessible through the Codex. To gather her components, head to 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. For a detailed walkthrough, check out our guide here.

Below is a table listing the resources needed to craft Jade:

How to Play Jade, Explained

Jade's playstyle is straightforward yet effective. Begin by selecting a song with your second ability, Symphony of Mercy, to buff your allies. Use your third ability, Ophanim Eyes, to slow enemies and reduce their defenses. Mark enemies with your first ability, Light's Judgement, and then unleash devastating attacks from above using the alt-fire of your fourth ability, Glory on High. Be mindful of your energy consumption and incoming damage. We've crafted two builds to help you manage these aspects: one for beginners and another optimized for the Steel Path.

A Good Beginner Jade Build

Before diving into our advanced build, let's explore our recommended beginner build for Jade in Warframe. This build avoids Helminth ability swaps and Archon shards, making it accessible for new players. Remember, Jade can equip two Aura mods, so keep that in mind.

The first four mods—Continuity, Intensify, Flow, and Stretch—are essential for any new player's Warframe build. This build does not include Arcanes, though Arcane Energize would be beneficial for additional energy.

In addition to Jade's Warframe build, you'll need to optimize her Exalted weapon, Glory. Using the alt-fire, you can deal significant damage to marked enemies. Mark multiple enemies with Light's Judgement, then unleash Glory to devastating effect.

For Glory, use the following mods, which are standard for any pistol build and provide a solid foundation of damage, critical chance, multishot, and fire rate:

• Hornet Strike
• Target Cracker
• Barrel Diffusion
• Lethal Torrent
• Anemic Agility

Anemic Agility slightly reduces damage but significantly boosts fire rate, enhancing your DPS. The last three slots should be filled with elemental mods tailored to the enemy faction you're facing, or faction-specific mods for added effectiveness.

Best Jade Steel Path Build

Jade's kit is well-rounded and doesn't require any Helminth subsuming at the moment. For Arcanes, consider Molt Augmented for increased ability power and Arcane Avenger for enhanced critical hits with the exalted weapon.

For Glory, use a standard pistol build with the following mods:

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

After these, choose elemental mods that counter your opponents. This build serves as a starting point for experimentation, allowing you to find what works best for you.

All Jade Abilities

Here's a detailed list of Jade's abilities in Warframe:

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