Status Effects
Some fighting styles include attacks that inflict damage in special ways. Note that some enemies and fighting styles are immune from certain status effects.
•Poisoned: Target’s Health decreases until the effect wears off.
•Immolated: Target is set on fire and his or her Health decreases until the effect wears off. Enemies cannot attack while they are on fire.
•Frozen: Target is locked in a block of ice and his or her Health decreases until the effect wears off.
•Slowed: Target’s movement and attack rates are slowed down until the effect wears off.
•Paralyzed: Target is immobilized until the effect wears off.
•Shocked: Target takes minor damage over time until the effect wears off.
•Disoriented: Target wanders aimlessly and cannot attack until the effect wears off.
•Drained: Target is stunned, and his Chi is funneled to the attacker until the target takes damage.
Power-ups
Defeated enemies sometimes drop
Health: Restores some Health.
Chi: Restores some Chi.
Focus: Restores some Focus.
Restore All: Restores some Health, Focus, and Chi.
Unblockable: Makes all attacks unblockable for a short time.
Shrines
The Jade Empire is a land of tradition, and the world is dotted with shrines where you can regain your Health, Chi, and Focus. To use a shrine, stand in front of it, and then press A.
•Spirit Font: Completely restores Health and Chi.
•Focus Shrine: Completely restores Focus.
Techniques
Watch for rare and powerful training called techniques. These come in many different forms, but all are permanent, so choose wisely before accepting a new one. Also, be sure to keep an eye out for hidden techniques. Press X on the Character Record screen to see a list of techniques you have acquired.
Dragon Amulet and Essence Gems
Essence gems seem nothing more than common stones or jewelry to most. But to one trained in their use, they are sources of spiritual power. The Dragon Amulet enables its user to harness this power. By placing essence gems into the Dragon Amulet’s slots, the amulet’s wearer can channel the power of those gems to augment his or her
own abilities.
To access your Dragon Amulet
1.Press > to access the
2.In the
3.When the gem inventory opens, use ?to highlight the appropriate gem, and then press A to select it.
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