The IPC's Strategic Investment Department isn't just about interstellar credits and high-stakes mergers. Sometimes, the best return on investment comes from unleashing quantum devastation on the battlefield, a fact senior manager Jade is about to demonstrate with flair. After what felt like an eternity of waiting since her mysterious flashback debut, the lady known as Bonajade is finally opening her banner, ready to collect some serious debts—from enemies, not clients. As a 5-star Quantum character walking the Path of Erudition, she’s here to turn the meta into her personal ledger, and the numbers are looking very, very good for her shareholders (that’s you, the player).
Let's break down her corporate takeover strategy, also known as her combat kit. At its core, Jade's playstyle revolves around delegation and lucrative follow-through. Her signature move is her Skill, Acquisition Surety. This isn't a simple buff; it's a full-blown corporate partnership agreement. She designates a teammate as the Debt Collector, boosting their Speed so they can chase down payments (read: attacks) more efficiently. Every time this empowered ally strikes, Jade adds a hefty surcharge of additional Quantum DMG to the target. It’s the ultimate support-from-the-back-row move, though there's a fine print clause: the Debt Collector takes a small HP hit with each attack. Think of it as the operational cost of doing business. Of course, if Jade appoints herself as the Collector, she waives the HP fee... but also forfeits the Speed bonus. Sometimes you have to be your own best (and only) employee.
Her basic attack, Lash of Riches, is a straightforward but elegant spread of Quantum damage to a primary target and its neighbors. No fuss, just a reminder that wealth—and pain—often trickles down. 🪙
The real profit margins, however, are in her Talent and Ultimate. Her Talent, Fang of Flare Flying, turns every enemy hit by her or her Debt Collector into a point of Charge. Stack enough Charges, and Jade executes a devastating follow-up attack that hits all enemies. This is where her personal wealth grows: each of these follow-up attacks grants her stacks of Pawned Asset, which permanently boost her CRIT DMG for the rest of the fight. The more she attacks, the richer (and deadlier) she becomes. It’s a classic case of compound interest, but with lasers.
Her Ultimate, Vow of the Deep, is the boardroom announcement that sends stocks soaring. It deals Quantum DMG to all enemies and, crucially, supercharges the power of her next follow-up attack from her Talent. Timing this right is the key to maximizing her damage output. One of her Traces, Reverse Repo, further accelerates her wealth accumulation by granting Pawned Asset stacks whenever enemies enter the fight or her Debt Collector's turn begins. Her Technique, Visionary Predation, is perfect for the aggressive investor: it lets her ambush enemies, preventing them from starting combat and dealing a nice chunk of opening damage while stacking more Pawned Asset. Talk about a hostile takeover!
So, who makes the best Debt Collector for Jade's corporate empire? The synergy is clearest with other Erudition characters. Their multi-target attacks can hit many enemies at once, rapidly building Jade's Charge stacks and triggering her powerful follow-up attacks more frequently. Imagine pairing her with someone who attacks all foes on the field—Jade's ledger would fill up in seconds! Here’s a quick look at her core abilities:
| Ability | Type | Key Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition Surety | Skill | Appoints Debt Collector (SPD Up), adds DMG to their attacks. |
| Fang of Flare Flying | Talent | Builds Charge for AoE Follow-up, gains CRIT DMG via Pawned Asset. |
| Vow of the Deep | Ultimate | AoE DMG + enhances next Follow-up. |
| Reverse Repo | Trace | Gains Pawned Asset from enemy entry & Debt Collector's turn. |
Her banner is set to launch soon, sharing the spotlight with the gallant knight Argenti's first rerun. The featured 4-star lineup of Asta, Serval, and Natasha offers some solid support and alternative damage options for those building their teams. For players tired of the same old strategies, Jade introduces a refreshing, synergistic playstyle that rewards smart team composition and turn planning.
Jade's arrival marks the end of the Penacony saga's banner cycle, a storyline full of dreams and drama. As the IPC's influence expands, the Astral Express is reportedly shifting its course back to the familiar yet ever-evolving Xianzhou Luofu for the next chapter. Version 2.4 is already generating buzz, promising new faces like the 5-star characters Jiaoqiu and Yunli, and a much-anticipated new form for everyone's favorite amnesiac photographer, March 7th. The universe of Honkai: Star Rail never stops expanding, but for now, all eyes are on the quantum accountant who's about to prove that in business and battle, the best strategy is always to have a solid collection plan. 💎