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Jade Empire Guide

2005 · Martial arts action RPG

Digital cover

Jade Empire digital cover
A sword-bearing armored figure appears beside the Jade Empire: Special Edition logo.

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GuideWhat you will find
Two fighters exchange a glowing attack in a rocky tunnel.Fighting styles and buildsBuild a useful style set instead of spreading upgrades across every option.
Martial artists surround an opponent inside a wooden, lantern-lit room.Harmonic combos and defenseTurn a Support opening into a Martial finisher while managing enemy counters.
A fighter faces armed opponents across a wooden floor under hanging lanterns.Chi, Focus and character growthUnderstand the three resource pools and the attributes that support them.
An armored opponent trades close-range blows with a fighter while flames burn nearby.Dialogue, alignment and followersUse social approaches, philosophical choices and follower modes thoughtfully.
Two fighters exchange a glowing attack in a rocky tunnel.CharactersIdentify the principal Jade Empire characters and their connections.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Pair one martial style with controlA Support opener and Martial power attack can form a harmonic combo.
Protect your Chi reserveMagic, healing and transformation draw on the same resource.
Choose follower support deliberatelyA follower’s support mode can be more valuable than another attacker.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Spirit MonkPlayer protagonistA student of Master Li whose training drives the adventure.
Dawn StarEarly companionA sensitive ally with a connection to spirits and useful Chi support.
Sagacious ZuEarly companionA reserved warrior with knowledge of dangerous factions.
Silk FoxCompanionAn agile fighter tied to the Imperial City’s political world.
Black WhirlwindCompanionAn aggressive warrior who favors direct confrontation.
SkyCompanionA resourceful traveler who joins the expanding group.
Master LiTeacherTrains the protagonist in Two Rivers.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Fighting styles and buildsKeep a reliable martial style ready →

Pictures All pictures →

Two fighters exchange a glowing attack in a rocky tunnel.
Two fighters exchange a glowing attack in a rocky tunnel.
Martial artists surround an opponent inside a wooden, lantern-lit room.
Martial artists surround an opponent inside a wooden, lantern-lit room.
A fighter faces armed opponents across a wooden floor under hanging lanterns.
A fighter faces armed opponents across a wooden floor under hanging lanterns.
An armored opponent trades close-range blows with a fighter while flames burn nearby.
An armored opponent trades close-range blows with a fighter while flames burn nearby.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Jade Empire: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com