Jude Mathis status art
Tales of Xillia

Jude Mathis

Fists

Medical student in the royal city, pulled off his course by a stranger.

Japanese
Age
15
Height
163 cm
From
Leronde
Voice (JP)
Tsubasa Yonaga
Voice (EN)
Sam Riegel
Designer
Kousuke Fujishima
Also in
Tales of Xillia 2
Special Ability

Snap Pivot

With a precisely timed step, Jude slips behind the enemy and counters from their blind side.

Partner Skill

Recover

When his partner is knocked down, Jude rushes in to help them get back on their feet.

Name Element Arte Type Scaling Cost Usage Upgrades Learned Notes
Martial Artes
Healer None Martial Arte Psyche 5 Action speed increases after 100 and 400 uses. Healing range increases after 200 uses. None Heals allies in range.
Recovery Ring None Martial Arte None 13 Action speed increases after 100 and 400 uses. Healing range increases after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 1 Node 4. Cures all negative status ailments for nearby allies.
Demon Fist None Martial Arte None 6 Projectile speed and range increase after 100 and 200 uses. Projectile penetrates targets after 400 uses. None None.
Cerberus StrikeTriple Blossom Earth Martial Arte Agility 9 Attack speed increases after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 1 Node 1. None.
Steel None Martial Arte None 8 Action speed increases after 200 uses. Buff power increases after 400 uses. Adds DEF buff if Second Artes is equipped. Lilium Orb: Orb 1 Node 3. Temporarily increases Jude's physical attack.
Palm Strike None Martial Arte Agility 7 Attack speed increases after 100 uses. 30% Stun chance unlocked after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 1 Node 5. Chance to inflict Stun.
Aqua Sweep Water Martial Arte None 16 Area of effect increases after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 1 Node 4. Knockdown-type Water sweep.
Swallow Dance None Martial Arte None 10 Extra hit with Second Artes 2. Attack speed increases after 200 uses. Forces Stand after 400 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 1 Node 2. Sends Jude airborne.
Talon StormSonic Fist None Martial Arte Agility 14 Attack speed increases after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 1 Node 5. None.
Cyclonic Surge Wind Martial Arte None 16 Paralysis chance increases after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 2 Node 5. Sends Jude airborne; chance to inflict Paralysis.
BeastChi None Martial Arte Vitality 14 Guard Break chance increases after 200 uses. Iron Stance Break power increases after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 1 Node 8. Guard Break-type finisher.
Whirlwind Snap Wind Martial Arte None 12 Pull distance increases after 200 and 400 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 2 Node 1. Pulls enemies toward Jude; chance to inflict Paralysis.
Rising Falcon None Martial Arte None 15 Adds an extra hit when started from the ground after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 1 Node 6. Sends Jude airborne.
Soaring Vortex Wind Martial Arte None 12 Area of effect increases after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 1 Node 1. Ignores Guard and Iron Stance; only activates on standing enemies.
Mirage Blitz None Martial Arte None 9 Stun chance and Iron Stance Break increase after 200 uses. Attack speed increases after 400 uses. Backstep gains a hit after 400 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 2 Node 3. Aerial rush with a chance to inflict Stun.
Raging Blast Fire Martial Arte None 18 Burn chance increases after 100, 200, and 400 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 2 Node 4. Forces downed enemies to stand, then knocks them down again.
Dragon ShotRising Dragon Strike None Martial Arte None 18 Adds an extra hit after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 2 Node 1. None.
Sun Spark Light Martial Arte None 20 Range and damage increase after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 1 Node 6. Chance to inflict Confusion.
Phoenix Plunge Fire Martial Arte Intelligence 18 Knockback reduced after 200 uses. Launch height increases after 200 uses. Lilium Orb: Orb 2 Node 5. Sends Jude airborne; chance to inflict Burn.
Blunt Fang Dark Martial Arte Dexterity 17 Instant Death chance increases by 5% at 100, 200, and 400 uses. Arte Tome: "One-Hit Kill" event reward. Chance to inflict Instant Death on downed enemies.
Muzét Fire / Water / Earth / Wind Martial Arte None 30 None. Available only while Muzét is tethered to Jude. Only usable while Muzét is tethered to Jude; multi-element combo.
Second Artes
Immaculate Healer None Second Arte Psyche 5 Replaces Healer when held. Heals 36–18% max HP (two bursts). Requires Second Artes. Requires Second Artes. Enhanced Healer that restores more HP.
Double Demon Fist None Second Arte None 0 Extends from Demon Fist when held. Requires Second Artes. Requires Second Artes. Follow-up to Demon Fist that adds a second hit.
Cerberus Blast None Second Arte Agility 0 Extends from Cerberus Strike when held. Requires Second Artes. Requires Second Artes. Follow-up to Cerberus Strike.
Coil None Second Arte None 8 Replaces Steel when held. Raises ATK & DEF by 30%. Requires Second Artes. Requires Second Artes. Temporarily increases Jude's physical attack and defense.
Reaper's TollTwin Palm Strike None Second Arte Agility 7 Triggers after using Palm Strike twice. Requires Second Artes 2. Requires Second Artes 2. Follow-up to Palm Strike when used twice in a row.
Spirit-Shifted Artes
Wind Blade Wind Spirit Shift None 6 Replaces Demon Fist & Double Demon Fist when linked with Milla. Requires Milla Sync. Wind-element projectile with a chance to inflict Paralysis.
Grave Earth Spirit Shift Agility 9 Replaces Cerberus Strike & Cerberus Blast when linked with Milla. Requires Milla Sync. Earth-element spirit arte with a chance to inflict Slow.
Aqua Protection Water Spirit Shift None 8 Replaces Steel & Coil when linked with Milla. Requires Milla Sync. Multi-hit Water barrier with a chance to inflict Weak.
Flare Bomb Fire Spirit Shift Agility 7 Replaces Palm Strike & Reaper’s Toll when linked with Milla. Requires Milla Sync. Chance to inflict Burn.
Linked Artes
Final Gale Wind Linked None - - Demon Fist + Wind Lance Forces Stand, Paralysis
Igneous Crush Earth Linked None - - Cerberus Strike + Rock Trine Forces Stand, Knockdown, Guard Break, Iron Stance Break
Twin Lance Light Linked None - - Mirage Blitz + Divine Streak / Shining Prism Forces Stand, Knockdown, Confusion
Spirit Spiral None Linked None - TP Up (after 100 uses) Healer + Shimmer Spin Heal, TP Restore, DEF Up
Tornado Blade Wind Linked None - - Cyclonic Surge + Cyclone Knockdown, Paralysis
Aerial Fire Fire Linked None - - Soaring Vortex + Fireball Knockdown, Burn
Flame Sphere Fire Linked None - Extra Hit, Iron Stance Break (after 200 uses) Steel + Flame Ring Burn, Knockdown
Lightning Strike Fire / Wind Linked None - - Palm Strike + Bolt Strike / Thunder Blade Burn, Paralysis
Ruination Fangs None Linked None - - Talon Storm + Whirling Assault Knockdown
Scarlet Fang Fire Linked None - - Blunt Fang + Sunburst Burn
Judgment Gate None Linked None - Pull Up (after 100 uses) Sun Spark + Binding Sphere Pull, Forces Stand, Knockdown
Torrent Impact Light Linked None - - Phoenix Plunge + Blade Torrent Confusion, Forces Stand, Knockdown
Demonic ChaosSonic Chaos None Linked None - - Demon Fist + Demon Fang None
Sharp Current Water Linked None - Extra Hit (Charge) Aqua Sweep + Arc Fire Weak, Knockdown
Diving Falcon Wind Linked None - Range Up (usage) Rising Falcon + Punishing Shot Paralysis
Force Wave None Linked None - - Palm Strike + Pulse Shot None
Inferno Dance Fire Linked None - Extra Hit (Charge), Range Up (usage) Swallow Dance + Demon Inferno Burn
Tempest Pirouette Wind Linked None - - Whirlwind Snap + Staff Rain Paralysis
Sharpening Pulse None Linked None - Debuff Chance (after 200 uses) Steel + Sharpness ATK Up, MATK Up
Pixie Heal None Linked None - - Healer + First Aid / Pixie Circle Heal
Tempest Clash Wind Linked None - - Soaring Vortex + Soaring Vortex (Leia) Paralysis
Scylla Strike Earth Linked None - - Cerberus Strike + Cerberus Strike (Leia) Slow
Destructive Blaze Fire Linked None - - Phoenix Plunge + Swallow Flight Burn
Giant Teepo Drop None Linked None - Range Up (usage) Raging Blast + Teepo Squash None
Dragon Pillar None Linked None - Power Up (usage), Hits Up (usage) Dragon Shot + Teepo Quake None
Teepo Enraged None Linked None - - Beast + Teepo Roar None
Recover Heal None Linked None - - Recovery Ring + Recover Heal, Cleanse, Debuff Immunity
Ground BreakerMaximum Burst Earth Linked None - - Beast + Air Pressure Slow
Frigid Blast Water / Earth Linked None - - Raging Blast + Freeze Lancer Weak, Slow
Splash Beam Water Linked None - Extra Hit (after 100 uses) Demon Fist + Splash Weak
Serpent Knuckle Water Linked None - - Dragon Shot + Blue Sphere Weak, Knockdown
Arcane Artes
Savage Roar None Arcane Arte None 30 None. Orb 2 Node 2. Knockdown effect. Multi-hit finisher.
Shattering Demon Fist None Arcane Arte None 30 None. Arte Tome: Tremorous Fist. Stand Up effect. Knockdown effect. Strong single hit.
Mystic Artes
Final FuryFatal Fury None Mystic Arte None None None. Requires Over Limit. Uses Savage Roar with Attack held. N/A
Tiger Blade Sigma None Mystic Arte None None None. Requires Over Limit. Clear save. Linked with Milla. Uses Shattering Demon Fist with Attack held. N/A

The rest of the party

Tales of Xillia
Jude Mathis Milla Maxwell Alvin Leia Rolando Rowen J. Ilbert Elize Lutus