| “ | The battle was fierce, but the Order of the Stone emerged triumphant, saving the land and ensuring that peace and prosperity would reign forever. | „ |
| ~ Jesse reading out of the enchanted book in the Order of the Stone's temple. |
| “ | My strength comes from my friends, we're always there for each other. | „ |
| ~ Jesse to Emily. |
Jesse is the main protagonist of the Minecraft: Story Mode video game series.
Their gender and appearance are chosen by the player. Depending on the player's choices, Jesse can be portrayed as a kind, caring, and loyal friend, or as an egotistical, selfish, rude, and even greedy person who will do anything to get what they want, like the Eversource.
The male version is voiced by Patton Oswalt, who also played Remy from Ratatouille.
The female version is voiced by Catherine Taber, who also played Padmé Amidala from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Lori Loud from The Loud House, and Jangrah from the Club Penguin TV specials.
Appearance[]
Jesse can be a male or female depending on the player's choice. The male version of Jesse wears a long-sleeve shirt and suspenders, though it becomes short-sleeved at the end of Season Two. The female version of Jesse wears a short-sleeve shirt, overalls, and a hair pin, and also has a smaller and rounder nose than the male version. Both versions have dark-colored hair and eyebrows, and their skin tone is also dependent on player's choice with more varieties available in Season Two.
Personality[]
Jesse's personality depends entirely on the player's choices. Depending on what the player chooses, at his/her best, Jesse is willing to do anything for his/her friends, and is extremely loyal and caring towards them, even if he/she chooses not to show it. He/she can be polite and attempt to get along with whoever they meet.
Jesse can also be generous, as shown when Axel gives the entire group cookies except for Lukas, Jesse can give him their cookie. Jesse can also choose to give the Eversource to the people of Sky City, as they need resources more than they do. they can also suggest that they and Cassie Rose, who was desperate to return home, share his/her Enchanted Flint and Steel.
Jesse can also be humble at times and even empathize with others who mistreated him/her, such as when TorqueDawg, who, moments after meeting him/her started to insult him/her and his/her friends, is killed in a trap, he/she can empathize with him. This can also be shown when Cassie Rose, who was a serial killer with a very tragic backstory, was supposedly killed in her own trap, Jesse can say that, despite the fact that she had done some terrible things, no one deserves to be trapped away from home like she was.
However, Jesse can have a very a snarky and rude attitude as well. He/she can also be harsh towards anybody, even his/her friends and even his/her own pet pig, Reuben. In Episode 5 however, Jesse may grow more selfish and greedy in his/her quest to find the Eversource and can even become more ruthless and hostile towards anyone who gets in his/her way. Jesse can also show that he/she is also capable of letting others die without showing any remorse. Jesse can also show no concern for the safety of his/her friends and can accuse someone for a crime with little to no evidence, even if they are innocent. He/she can also argue with his/her friends if they disagree with him/her or question his/her leadership.
Jesse can show immense hostility towards Lukas and Ivor. He/she may have trouble trusting Lukas and will sometimes get into arguments with him. Jesse also, understandably has trust issues with Ivor, presumably because he created the Wither Storm and scammed Petra on a deal.
Regardless of the player's choices however, Jesse does truly care for his/her friends, even if he/she chooses not to show it, as shown when he/she is visibly distraught when Reuben dies, with his death haunting him/her for the rest of the series, is shocked speechless if Aiden pushes Lukas off the edge of Sky City, is clearly horrified when his/her friends are presumably killed in the White Pumpkin's trap and when Lukas and Petra or Ivor are seemingly killed by Nell, Jesse is enraged and brutally attacks her, not knowing that they respawned.
Also regardless of the player's choices, both Olivia and Axel consider Jesse as their best friend. Olivia mentions in Episode 1 that Jesse takes Reuben with him/her wherever he/she goes, suggesting a strong bond. In Season Two, regardless of player decisions, the residents of Beacontown seem to genuinely look up to Jesse and respect him/her.
Quotes[]
| “ | Have you seen Reuben? I was hoping he might've made it to town while I was distracted. | „ |
| ~ Jesse asks Axel about Reuben being told to run from the monsters. |
| “ | Kinda busy, now man! | „ |
| ~ Jesse talking to Aiden while the latter's harassing him/her. |
| “ | Lets go focus on finding that skull, not stealing. (Axel: Nobody ever lets me have any fun.) We let you hang out with us. | „ |
| ~ Jesse and Axel regarding stealing from Ivor. |
| “ | Jesse: Come on, Axel! Make yourself useful and go find that skull. Axel: I am. (takes the potion) Jesse: Uh, nope. You're literally doing the exact opposite of what I just asked you to do. |
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| ~ Jesse trying to stop Axel from taking the potion. |
| “ | Out of my way, chickens! | „ |
| ~ Jesse to some chickens while trying to escape the Wither Storm. |
| “ | All right, empty your pockets. Let's see what we have to work with. | „ |
| ~ Jesse to the group about how to escape the trap. |
| “ | Of course I'll save them. Every last one of them! We're the good guys, right? That's what we do. | „ |
| ~ Jesse to Magnus/Ellegaard before he/she dies. |
| “ | It's okay, boy. I'm here... I'm here. | „ |
| ~ Jesse gently comforting Reuben before his death. |
| “ | But you don't need to do it alone. We could help you. We could work together! | „ |
| ~ Jesse offering to help Isa run Sky City to make up for building a dirt bridge without authorization. |
| “ | Get moving, you're coming with us. | „ |
| ~ Jesse taking Aiden with him/her and Reginald to safety before Sky City falls into ruins. |
| “ | Poor Cassie. I know she did some terrible stuff, but no one deserves to be trapped away from home like that. | „ |
| ~ Jesse sympathizing with Cassie Rose/the White Pumpkin despite what she did. |
| “ | You got what you deserve Cassie. You've been ruthless, selfish and mean, and this is where it gets you. | „ |
| ~ Jesse calling out Cassie Rose/the White Pumpkin, after defeating her, pointing out that her reckless actions led to her defeat. |
| “ | Jesse: I'm sorry, Petra. I thought I was, carried away. Petra: I accept your apology. |
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| ~ Jesse and Petra stop arguing about their decisions. |
| “ | Jesse: Okay, we’ll come along quietly. Petra: Why would you say that?! Jesse: Just work with me here, okay, Petra? I have a plan. Petra: FINE. We’ll go along with these freaks, For now. Goons: You’re cooperation is... Wise. (Later) You will follow us to PAMA. |
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| ~ Jesse telling the people are cooperative. |
| “ | Sorry PAMA. You're "useless". | „ |
| ~ Jesse defeating PAMA, rightfully taunting the evil computer back with its own catchphrase "useful", to "useless" before ripping the red stone heart out. |
| “ | Jesse: You guys are such strong, amazing fighters; you can fight the Old Builders. Defeat them! Clutch: No way; no way. I am very strong, but not strong enough for that. Facemeat: Yep. That is some straight crazy talk. |
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| ~ Jesse trying to encourage the Gladiators to fight Hadrian and Mevia. |
| “ | Jesse: But what about Beacontown? It's your home! You can't just leave it behind. Petra: It's never felt like my home though. Beacontown is YOUR place. |
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| ~ Jesse when he/she found out that Petra has been living in Champion City and never even tried to mention anything. |
| “ | Jesse: C'mon, Petra. Do you really think that's fair? We have lives! I have a whole town depending on me. Petra: [sighs] No, it wasn't. You may have a point. |
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| ~ Jesse calling Petra out when the latter expresses her frustration of their friends not being around anymore. |
| “ | You're not staying here; that would be the coward's way out. Come on! | „ |
| ~ Jesse taking Romeo with him/her, thus rescuing him. |
Trivia[]
- The scene when Jesse and Petra are falling off the bridge in the first episode is a reference to The LEGO Movie.
- No matter which gender the player picks for Jesse, TorqueDawg will claim that it's a name for the opposite gender.
- In all trailers for Season 1 episodes, Jesse's male appearance is used, while in all Season 2 trailers, her female appearance is used.
- Biracial Jesse (both male and female) appears in the Netflix version of Minecraft: Story Mode. The only difference is that female Jesse is wearing blue overalls and black shoes.
External Links[]
- Jesse on the Minecraft: Story Mode Wiki
- Jesse on the Inconsistently Admirable Wiki
