Light's Judgment
Used by Jade
Light's Judgment
Create a well of light that heals allies and hurts enemies. Those who enter the well will be highlighted by Judgments.
Introduced in Update 36.0 (2024-06-18)
Ability stats
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- Create a well of light that heals allies and hurts enemies.
Info
- Light's Judgment is Jade’s ability 1.
- Create a well of light that heals allies and hurts enemies.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Symphony Of Mercy, Ophanim Eyes — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Jade's Judgment
Light's Judgment Augment: Enemies damaged by the well have a 5% chance per hit to spawn a Jade Light above them, damaging them for 3s.
JadeLight's Judgment Augment: Enemies damaged by the well have a 5% chance per hit to spawn a Jade Light above them, damaging them for 3s.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Light's Judgment with: Light's Judgment Augment: Enemies damaged by the well have a 5% chance per hit to spawn a Jade Light above them, damaging them for 3s.
- Rank up the augment to unlock the full effect values.
- Costs a mod slot (and capacity) — only equip it when the change matters for your loop.
Worth the Slot?
- Worth it when the augment’s change is central to how you play Jade.
- Skip it if the base Light's Judgment already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Light's Judgment when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Light's Judgment with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Light's Judgment still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 1, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Jade.
Ability dossier · Light's Judgment
Synergies
- Light's JudgmentSymphony Of Mercy
Use Light's Judgment to set up Symphony Of Mercy, or follow Symphony Of Mercy with Light's Judgment while enemies are vulnerable.
- Light's JudgmentOphanim Eyes
Use Light's Judgment to set up Ophanim Eyes, or follow Ophanim Eyes with Light's Judgment while enemies are vulnerable.
- Light's JudgmentGlory On High
Use Light's Judgment to set up Glory On High, or follow Glory On High with Light's Judgment while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Light's Judgment scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Light's Judgment unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Light's Judgment unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Light's Judgment costs energy each cast — Efficiency (or strong regen) keeps the loop comfortable on long missions.
Priority
Stack the stats that actually move this ability’s needle, then Efficiency for uptime.
Mission Use Cases
| Mission | How to Use It |
|---|---|
| Steel Path Survival / Defense / Disruption | Test whether Light's Judgment still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Light's Judgment to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Light's Judgment only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Light's Judgment is loud or forces combat, save it for after the vault; if it’s stealth-friendly, use it to stay safe. |
Comparisons
- VS
Vs similar tools on other frames — Light's Judgment is tuned for Jade’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Symphony Of Mercy
Ophanim Eyes
Glory On High