As well, virtually none of the enemies in the game (with the exception of two bosses) have Immunity from Martial Styles. Any character, regardless of philosophy (Open Palm or Closed Fist), has the ability to learn all of the Martial Styles at some point in the game. General advantages for all Martial Styles include a relatively fast area attack, the ability to complete a Harmonic Combo (via Strong Attack), and accessibility. By pressing the Fast Attack button three times rapidly, players can execute a three hit combination, which in some cases pushes the enemy back several steps. Martial styles are among the most versatile in the game, inflicting damage on all enemies, with the exception of golems. MARTIAL STYLES Martial Styles in Jade Empire include all forms of physical, unarmed, hand to hand combat. I have included some relevant details, noting the styles which can initiate and complete a Harmonic Combo, as well as the specific replenishment orbs generated when Combos are initiated by a certain style. I have not included a specific walkthrough of this facet of the game, as HREF=> TheVit585 has already posted a detailed discussion of Harmonic Combinations, available in the Jade Empire Board FAQ, as well as at the IGN Jade Empire FAQ section. One key element of combat in Jade Empire is the use of Harmonic Combinations. The player can manually shift enemies by pulling the L or R Triggers, and can also enter a 'free targeting' mode of movement by pulling both triggers simultaneously. When combat begins, the closest enemy is automatically targeted, and all other enemies take a (relatively) passive role by targeting the follower (if they are in Attack Mode), or staggering their attacks (if the follower is in Support Mode). During combat, the camera is loosely centered on the player, and adjusts/compensates automatically around on-screen obstacles and obstructions.

The amount of Chi available to the player is indicated by the blue bar located at the top left portion of the screen. Chi energy serves as the 'mana' for magical styles, and is consumed continually when a player enters a Transformation Style. By pressing the black button, many styles can use Chi to increase the damage delivered. By pressing the white button, players can use Chi energy for instantaneous healing. Chi in combat can be used in several ways. While in Focus mode, the Yellow bar at the top left portion of the screen is consumed at a continual rate. Players can enter Focus Mode, a 'bullet-time' style of combat time where they move at a faster rate than the enemies, and thus gain an advantage, by pressing the ( Y) button.

In the combat pantheon, Fast Attacks counter Strong Attacks, Strong Attacks counter Blocks, Area Attacks counter Fast Attacks and Strong Attacks, and Blocks counter Area Attacks and Fast Attacks. There are four fundamental combat actions: Fast Attack ( color=green> A), Strong Attack ( X), Area Attack ( A + X), and Block / Evade ( color=red>B). This is the case for lethal and non-lethal combat. Battles in Jade Empire are real-time, contact (collision /pixel)-dependent, rock/paper/scissor based combat.

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