Jade — Honkai Star Rail Character Guide

Overview

AoE follow-up specialist who buffs one ally as Debt Collector with +30 flat SPD and additional Quantum damage per hit. Excels in multi-enemy Pure Fiction, scaling off attack frequency. Heavily reliant on ally hit count — E1 is near-mandatory for non-AoE content.

Follow-up attack Erudition DPS who designates one ally as a Debt Collector via Skill, granting them +30 flat SPD and additional Quantum DMG per hit based on Jade's ATK. The Debt Collector's attacks generate Charges for Jade (1 per enemy hit); at 8 Charges, Jade launches an AoE follow-up dealing Quantum DMG to all enemies and gaining 5 stacks of Pawned Asset (up to 50 stacks, each granting 2.4% CRIT DMG and 0.5% ATK). Damage scales with ally hit frequency and enemy count rather than Jade's own actions.

Key Mechanics

• Damage output is almost entirely dependent on the Debt Collector's attack frequency and enemy count. In Pure Fiction with 5 enemies and a fast AoE Debt Collector, Jade generates Charges rapidly and launches follow-ups constantly. In single-target scenarios at E0, Charge generation slows dramatically (1 Charge per Debt Collector attack vs 5 in AoE).
• Debt Collector duration counts down on Jade's turns only, not the buffed ally's turns. Fast allies like The Herta or Lingsha take many actions within the 3-turn window, maximizing value.
• Pawned Asset stacks are permanent for the entire battle with no duration. Jade ramps up CRIT DMG and ATK over time, reaching full power at 50 stacks (120% CRIT DMG + 25% ATK). This makes CRIT Rate the primary stat bottleneck since CRIT DMG is self-provided.
• Follow-up attacks generate 10 Energy each, making Jade's 140-cost Ultimate achievable through frequent follow-ups alone. In AoE scenarios, Ultimate uptime is high without Energy support.
• The Debt Collector's 2% Max HP drain per attack is a separate damage instance — this interaction specifically triggers Blade's Talent, granting him double stacks toward his own follow-up attack.

Best Jade Teams

Erudition Dual Carry

Jade as Support DPS paired with an Erudition carry, primarily The Herta. The primary DPS receives the Debt Collector buff for +30 flat SPD and additional Quantum damage on every hit, while their frequent AoE attacks generate Charges for Jade's follow-ups. Jade amplifies the partner's damage while dealing significant damage herself through stacked Pawned Asset. Best-in-class performance in Pure Fiction and strong in all modes when paired with The Herta.

• S-tier: Jade, The Herta, Tribbie, Lingsha
• S-tier: Jade, The Herta, Tribbie, Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae
• A-tier: Jade, The Herta, Robin, Lingsha
• B-tier: Jade, Herta, Ruan Mei, Huohuo

Blade HP Drain

Exploits Blade's unique Talent interaction with Debt Collector's HP drain. Each of Blade's offensive actions triggers Jade's additional Quantum damage, which counts as a separate HP loss event granting Blade 2 Talent stacks instead of 1. This doubles Blade's FUA generation rate. Blade's AoE follow-up hits up to 5 enemies generating maximum Charges for Jade, creating a mutual feeding loop where both characters amplify each other's damage substantially.

• A-tier: Jade, Blade, Sunday, Huohuo
• A-tier: Jade, Blade, Robin, Huohuo

Best Jade Teammates

DPS Partners: The Herta (S), Blade (A), Herta (B), Himeko (B), Argenti (C)

Amplifiers: Tribbie (S), Mortenax Blade (S), Robin (A), Ruan Mei (A), Sunday (B), Trailblazer • Remembrance (B)

Sustains: Lingsha (S), Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae (A), Hyacine (A), Aventurine (B), Huohuo (B), Fu Xuan (C)

Jade Investment Priority

1. E1 — Fixes Jade's core weakness outside Pure Fiction. +32% FUA DMG and guaranteed minimum 3 Charges per Debt Collector attack regardless of enemy count, making her viable in MoC and AS without full AoE scenarios.
2. LC S1 — Signature provides CRIT Rate, massive FUA DMG%, and 20% DEF shred — all stats Jade can't easily access elsewhere. Roughly 9% DPS advantage over next alternatives at E0-E1.
3. E6 — +20% Quantum RES PEN when Debt Collector is active and Jade gains Debt Collector state herself. Major damage spike in all content — only viable target for deep spenders after signature.

Jade Relics and Stat Targets

Recommended: Poet of Mourning Collapse with Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves

Stat targets: CRIT Rate 75-100%, CRIT DMG 100-120%+ pre-combat, ATK 2700-3000+

Main stats: Body: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG · Feet: ATK% · Sphere: Quantum DMG · Rope: ATK%

Best Jade Light Cones

• Yet Hope Is Priceless (Best in Slot): Signature and best LC by a significant margin. Provides CRIT Rate (Jade's highest-demand stat since her kit gives abundant CRIT DMG from Pawned Asset), large FUA DMG% bonuses (a stat Jade has limited base access to), and 20% DEF shred which is multiplicative with everything else. The combination of three types of offensive value makes it irreplaceable for optimized builds.
• Before Dawn: Strong premium alternative. CRIT DMG stat line and occasional follow-up DMG% via Somnus Corpus. Less valuable than signature because Jade already gains abundant CRIT DMG from Pawned Asset stacks (up to 120% at 50 stacks), and it lacks the CRIT Rate and DEF shred the signature provides.
• Today Is Another Peaceful Day: Surprisingly competitive budget option. Jade's 140-cost Ultimate grants 56% DMG% at S5, which addresses her primary deficit (DMG% access) rather than CRIT DMG she already gains from her kit. Value decreases when paired with supports providing heavy DMG% buffs due to diminishing returns.
• Night on the Milky Way: Conditional standard 5-star option. ATK% stacks from enemy count (capped at 5 enemies) are consistently active in Pure Fiction. Break buff requires Weakness Break uptime — pair with Ruan Mei to maintain it. Performance drops significantly in MoC and AS where Break is unreliable.

Jade FAQ

Who works best with Jade in HSR?

Jade's best team options include The Herta, Tribbie, Lingsha. StarGuide rates teammates by role and composition fit so the recommendation reflects how the character is actually played.

What relics should Jade use?

Jade's recommended relic setup is Poet of Mourning Collapse with Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves, with stat targets around CRIT Rate 75-100%, CRIT DMG 100-120%+ pre-combat, ATK 2700-3000+.

What is the best light cone for Jade?

Yet Hope Is Priceless is the top listed light cone for Jade. Signature and best LC by a significant margin. Provides CRIT Rate (Jade's highest-demand stat since her kit gives abundant CRIT DMG from Pawned Asset), large FUA DMG% bonuses (a stat Jade has limited base access to), and 20% DEF shred which is multiplicative with everything else. The combination of three types of offensive value makes it irreplaceable for optimized builds.

How should I invest in Jade?

Jade's first listed investment priority is E1. Fixes Jade's core weakness outside Pure Fiction. +32% FUA DMG and guaranteed minimum 3 Charges per Debt Collector attack regardless of enemy count, making her viable in MoC and AS without full AoE scenarios.

Important Notes

• E0 Jade struggles severely in single-target or 2-enemy scenarios — Charge generation is too slow to trigger FUAs consistently without E1
• E1 provides +32% FUA DMG and guaranteed 3 Charges per attack regardless of enemy count, making it the highest-priority investment target
• Damage output is highly variable depending on enemy count, Debt Collector attack frequency, and whether the Debt Collector buff is actively maintained
• Debt Collector buff lasts 3 of Jade's turns — reapply before it expires or damage contribution drops sharply
• 140 Energy Ultimate cost is high — Energy-generating supports like Huohuo or high-FUA-frequency teams that give Jade 10 Energy per follow-up help maintain uptime
• Without The Herta, Jade is primarily a Pure Fiction specialist — pair with The Herta to perform competitively in MoC and AS