Jade Empire Tips & Tricks

If you are running low on health in battle, hold B (block) and hold White (heal) to heal yourself without receiving damage from enemies. REMEMBER: This drains Chi energy.

Save near the end of the game. You can then choose to complete the game as desired and view each of the three different endings.

When trying to become part of the Lotus Assassins, feel free to be tough as needed while trying to get in. If you are following the Path Of The Open Palm your behavior will not count against you.

You can find enhanced weapons when playing as Dawn Star, Silk Fox, or Whirlwind. They appear in chests in their respective levels. For the girls, run down to the fountain in that area and a chest will appear on the far side when you get close enough. Whirlwind's weapon is near a wall. These upgrades significantly increase your deadliness in those scenarios.

Use the following trick to increase the damage you deal for a short period of time. Go into focus mode then power up your martial skills with Chi. The focus will make it harder for your opponents to dodge your attacks and the Chi power up will make you deal greater damage.

Before fighting the final battle with the Glorious Strategist on your second trip to the Imperial Palace, check in with the Magical Abacus. He will have three books for sale. One will add +50 Health, another +50 Chi, and the final one will add +50 Focus. Each book costs 50,000 silver, but can provide that extra edge to defeat Sun Li.

Block in front of him by holding B. When you see him turn blue and hold his axes up, quickly roll beside him and attack him with a combo. Then, switch to block and repeat. He should not do the three step combo he has, because every time he sees the shield, he should go for his strong attack which will give you time to perform a combo. He may also try and perform an area attack, which you can block and fit a few hits in before blocking again.

For enemies who continue to block after every time you break their shield, simply jump behind them and use a normal combo at their back: press A(3). This will send them falling forward. They will start attacking again, but eventually will start blocking. Repeat this as many times as needed.

Play as any character following the Path Of The Closed Fist. Stand still for awhile and watch your shadow. It will grow tentacles.

When at the arena, talk to the gambler and play a game. If you manage to win twenty times in a row, he will explode. Also, if you win more than 5,000 silver, he will stop gambling with you and say that you are bad for business.