- "We're a team. We all go together."
- —Jesse to The Group.
- "My strength comes from my friends, we're always there for each other."
- —Jesse to Emily.
Jesse is the playable main protagonist of Minecraft: Story Mode developed by Telltale Games, Whose gender and appearance is decided by the player with the male version of the character being voiced by Patton Oswalt, and the female version by Catherine Anne "Cat" Taber, Jesse makes their first appearance in "The Order of the Stone". as a former competitive builder eventually becoming world-famous heroes alongside the new Order of the Stone.
Overview[]
Appearance[]
Jesse's appearance and gender is decided by the player. There are six choices in the first season, including three female-presenting versions, and three male-presenting versions. in the second season, a new set of six variations are added to the game, totaling to twelve choices. The previous forms, from the first season, have slight changes to their appearance in the second season, including sleeve length and distinct skin color hues. Overall, the variations have very similar appearances, with the feminine-displaying forms having long length of hair, wearing overalls, and short-sleeve shirts; The masculine-displaying forms have shorter length of hair, suspenders, and long sleeve shirts.
F1 Jesse has light, warm toned skin, she wears a white short-sleeve t-shirt with red colored sleeves and collar, blue overalls, along with brown shoes. She has bright green eyes, long length of black colored hair held back with a golden-yellow hairclip. Visible pink tint across her cheeks, She wears red lipstick along with soft pink eyeshadow applied on her eyelids. |
F2 Jesse has tanned, warm toned skin, she wears a half-white short-sleeve t-shirt with the top half and sleeves being colored cyan, orange overalls (recolored blue in the Netflix version of the game), and reddish-brown shoes. She has dark brown eyes and long length of dark brown colored hair held back with a red hairclip. Visible light shade of pink tint across her cheeks, her lipstick being a shade between red and orange (with the top lip being lighter than the bottom), and her eyelids visibly being darker than the rest of her skin. |
F3 Jesse has dark, warm toned skin, she wears a striped short-sleeved t-shirt consisting of orange and white, blue overalls, along with black shoes. She has black eyes and long length of black colored hair held back with a blue hairclip. Visible light shade of red tint across her cheeks, she wears dark colored lipstick (with the top lip being lighter than the bottom), and her eyelids visibly being darker than the rest of her skin. |
F4 Jesse has light, cool toned skin, she wears a lavender short-sleeve t-shirt, blue overalls, along with brown shoes. She has black eyes and long length of black colored hair held back with a peach hairclip. she wears red lipstick and her eyelids visibly being darker than the rest of her skin. |
F5 Jesse has medium, cool toned skin, she wears a blue-gray short-sleeve t-shirt, yellow overalls, along with deep red-brown shoes. She has black eyes and long length of black colored hair held back with a lemon-yellow hairclip. She wears deep red colored lipstick along her eyelids visibly being darker than the rest of her skin. |
F6 Jesse has dark, cool toned skin, she wears a white short-sleeve t-shirt, her overalls being colored a shade between purple and blue, along with dark gray shoes. She has dark olive green eyes and long length of black colored hair held back with a purple hairclip. She wears deep red colored lipstick along her eyelids visibly being darker than the rest of her skin. |
M1 Jesse has light, warm toned skin, He wears a white long-sleeve shirt, yellow buttons on the front, blue denim pants held up by red suspenders along with gray shoes. He has green eyes and short length of brown colored hair along with Visible pink tint across his cheeks. |
M2 Jesse has tanned, warm toned skin, He wears a dark gray long-sleeve shirt, brown denim pants held up by green suspenders along with brown shoes. He has black eyes and short length of dark brown colored hair along with Visible pink tint across his cheeks. |
M3 Jesse has dark, warm toned skin, He wears a white long-sleeve shirt, blue colored sleeves decorated with white stripes, reddish-brown denim pants held up by yellow suspenders along with black shoes. He has black eyes and short length of black colored hair along with Visible light shade of red tint across his cheeks. |
M4 Jesse has light, cool toned skin, He wears a light gray long-sleeve shirt, dark blue denim pants held up by peach suspenders, along with brown shoes. He has black eyes and short length of dark brown colored hair. |
M5 Jesse has medium, cool toned skin, his shirt being a shade between gray and blue, red denim pants held up by orange suspenders along with dark gray shoes. He has black eyes and short length of black colored hair. |
M6 Jesse has dark, cool toned skin, He wears a white long-sleeve shirt, yellow buttons on the front, his denim pants being a shade between blue and gray as held up by dark blue suspenders along with and brown shoes. He has dark olive green eyes and short length of black colored hair. |
Accessories/Armor[]
Jesse can wear several outfits differing from their regular outfits, including the option to choose between different armor types. Near the beginning of "Hero in Residence", Jesse wears an iron chest plate, teasingly called "dork armor" by Petra, and later on destroyed by Lluna.
In the end of "The Last Place You Look, the player has the option between wearing Magnus the Rogue's armor or Ellegaard the Redstone Engineer's armor. Afterwards, in "A Block and a Hard Place", Jesse gets the choice between keeping the armor, or changing to a new armor set, offered by Ivor. In "A Journey's End?", Jesse gains Tim's armor after respawning, to battle the Old Builders in. Lastly, in "Hero in Residence", the player has the option to choose between all of the above armor choices, Both Petra and Jesse commenting on each armor if you look at them.
In "Jailhouse Block", Jesse wears either a white short sleeve shirt with their suspenders (male-presenting appearance), or just a white tank top (female-presenting appearance), both with the same orange pants. If the player chooses to be an associate in the "Sunshine Institute", Jesse's outfit changes to a black suit with purple shoulder pads along with a white collar.
In "Below the Bedrock", if Jesse wins the trivia competition, the player has the option for Jesse to wear Fred's Sleeping Garments, which are similar in appearance to Fred's Admin attire, different shades of blue. Later on in that episode, Jesse gets a choice between several pieces of busted up armor, and if paid well attention to Lluna, "Golden Apple" armor could be found.
In "Above and Beyond", Jesse wears a fireworks uniform, consisting of a white t-shirt and red overalls along with a hat.
Personality[]
Jesse's personality is mostly characterized by the choices decided by the player However, Some actions would show a general personality no matter what choice is picked. Jesse shows genuine worry for their friends, Jesse is visibly upset when Reuben died, is shocked speechless when Aiden pushes Lukas off the edge of Sky City (determinant), and is clearly horrified when their friends are presumably killed in the White Pumpkin's trap. Also, when Lukas and Petra/Ivor are seemingly killed by Nell, Jesse is enraged and brutally attacks her, not knowing that they respawned. In Season 2, Jesse is reluctant to attack Petra/Jack when Romeo makes the two friends fight each other. They are also saddened by Jack's apparent death falling off the cliff in "Below the Bedrock" (determinant). This shows that, regardless of what the player may feel, Jesse will never genuinely wish their companions harm, no matter the state of their relationship. It is also commented by several characters of how tenacious they are.
Jesse could be selfish, arrogant, and generally not do anything for others unless it benefits themselves directly. Their reasoning for being a hero and doing things can be wholly altruistic, or entirely self-centered and greedy. Jesse can also be insecure at times. This is shown when they express regret for taking Magnus'/Ellegaard's armor and feeling responsible for Reuben's death in Season 1. However, Jesse's confidence is largely determined by the player's choices, and whether the player chooses for them to feel guilt over others.
Background[]
It is revealed in "A Block and a Hard Place" that Jesse found Reuben near a waterfall as a wild pig, and tamed him.(determinant) Early on in "The Order of the Stone", it should be obvious that they made Olivia and Axel as their friends at some point in their life, and that they rivaled against The Ocelots.
Inventory[]
"The Order of the Stone"[]
- Wooden Sword
- Flint and Steel
- Shears
- Sand
- Ink Sac
- Rose Bush
- Wooden Pickaxe
- Stone
- Wool
- Oak Wood
- Redstone
- Oak Wood Planks
- Oak Fence
- Black Wool (determinant)
- Lime Wool (determinant)
- Green Wool (determinant)
- Purple Stained Glass (determinant)
- White Stained Glass (determinant)
- Purple Wool (determinant)
- Cyan Wool (determinant)
- Carrot (determinant)
- String
- Cobblestone
- Stick
- Lever (determinant)
- Stone Sword
- Golden Sword (determinant)
- Slimeball
- Elixir
- Amulet
- Dirt
- Ladder (determinant)
- Spruce Wood Planks (determinant)
- Spruce Fence (determinant)
- Cookie
- Apple (determinant)
- Flint
- Feather
- Bow (determinant)
- Arrow (determinant)
- Fishing Rod (determinant)
"Assembly Required (Redstonia)"[]
- Redstone Repeater
- Redstone Torch (determinant)
- Redstone
- Stone (determinant)
- Lapis Lazuli
- Emerald
- Coal
- Brick
- Prismarine Shard
- Nether Quartz
- Gold Ingot
- Nether Brick
- Glowstone Dust
"Assembly Required (Boom Town)"[]
- Sand
- Egg
- TNT
- Oak Wood (determinant)
- Oak Wood Planks (determinant)
- Cobblestone (determinant)
- Stone Bricks (determinant)
- Pink Wool (determinant)
- Black Wool (determinant)
- Stone
- Bow
- Arrow
"The Last Place You Look"[]
- "Totemic Constructions of Peaceful Endermen" Record (determinant)
- "The Folly of Pumpkins" Record (determinant)
- "Enderman Observations, Part 27" Record (determinant)
- "Calls of the Endermen" Record (determinant)
- Enderman Suit
- Blueprint
- Hardened Clay
- Gunpowder
- Super TNT
- Ellegaard's Armor (determinant)
- Magnus' Armor (determinant)
- Formidi-Bomb
"A Block and a Hard Place"[]
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"Order Up!"[]
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"A Portal to Mystery"[]
- Enchanted diamond sword.
- Enchanted flint and steel.
- Everysource crown.
- Poison tipped arrow.
- White Pumpkin mask.
Relationships[]
Reuben[]
- "Reuben is my best friend."
- —Jesse to Olivia about Reuben. (Determinant) src
Reuben was Jesse's pet pig. Jesse was very close to Reuben and cared for him. Reuben also felt the same way about Jesse and would go to great lengths to ensure their safety. When Reuben dies, Jesse is heartbroken and misses him greatly. They also feel guilty and think that Reuben died because of them (determinant).
Olivia[]
- "I'm proud of you, Olivia."
- —Jesse to Olivia after they repaired the flying barge. src
In the Witherstorm arc, Olivia and Jesse are best friends. They lived together in Jesse's Treehouse with Axel, and the three of them work as a team for most tasks. She also often played a silly little game with Jesse called "Which would you rather fight?". Olivia is a very insecure and pessimistic person, and she often confides in Jesse for help with this anxiety.
Axel[]
- "I'm so proud to call you my friend."
- —Jesse to Axel after he took the Amulet. (Determinant) src
Axel is one of Jesse's best friends. They lived together in a treehouse with Olivia, and the three of them work as a team for most tasks. Axel is happiest when all the things he considers awesome are also considered cool by Jesse.
Petra[]
- Jesse: "Your "thing" is that you look after your friends. You're the best friend I ever had, Petra."
- —Jesse when Petra is asking them for advice. src
After the Witherstorm arc, Jesse and Petra are best friends. Though it's unknown how they met, they have known each other for a long time, at least since when Jesse was living in their treehouse. At first, Petra finds Jesse annoying, but soon, they become allies and help each other. Later on, she becomes a member of Jesse's Gang and helps them fight the Wither Storm. Petra also confides in her secrets to Jesse, showing she strongly trusts them. When Petra confides her fear of all her friends leaving her, Jesse consoles her and they let her know they will never leave her, further cementing their relationship.
Ivor[]
- "Aw, come on. He's super funny and he makes me laugh."
- —Jesse to Petra about Ivor. (Determinant) src
In the beginning, Ivor and Jesse were enemies. But when Jesse finds out that Ivor is not a bad person, their relationship becomes much more stable and they become good friends. Jesse also thinks that Ivor sometimes makes them laugh. (Determinant)
Lukas[]
- "You're a good friend, Lukas. The fact that you're always thinking about others... It says a lot."
- —Jesse to Lukas in Ivor's Secret Lab. (Determinant) src
In the beginning, Lukas unwillingly was Jesse's enemy. However, later on, Lukas teams up with Jesse's Gang against the Wither Storm. Through their actions, Jesse can either become close with Lukas or not so. If Jesse treats Lukas kind, in Episode 4, they are called friends and have a good chemistry. If Jesse is mean to Lukas, he will later tell Jesse they aren't close (and tell Jesse they told them to stay away from Reuben) friends and leave to go find his friends and will glare at Jesse angrily on the stage. They will reconcile in Episode 5 if Jesse is rude to Lukas. In Episode 8, if Jesse successfully gets Lukas' journal back, Lukas will ask Jesse to choose the ending. If Jesse chooses "...and he/she couldn't have done it without his/her friends", Lukas will close the book and say "You know something, I really like that", finishing the book and leaving their relationship on a glorious high.
Harper[]
- "Hey, I'm just glad that you're on our side. Old Builder or not, you've been pretty cool."
- —Jesse to Harper. (Determinant) src
Jesse and Harper have been seen as being good friends. However, like Lukas, Jesse's relationship with her is mainly based on the Player's actions. Harper also helped Jesse and the gang to get home, and if Harper is rejected at Crown Mesa, Jesse determinately offers for her to come with them.
Emily[]
- "You said you believe in me, Jesse! So I thought that I return the favor and believe in everyone else!"
- —Emily to Jesse after she came back with their friends. (Determinant) src
At first, Jesse and Emily weren't good friends, but later, Emily wanted to help Jesse. Though she betrayed Jesse, she didn't mean to, and they have the option to forgive her. Jesse can also choose to offer her the chance to come with them and join Jesse's Gang.
Nell[]
- "You rock, Jesse Dude!"
- —Nell to Jesse while they meet again in Beacontown. (Determinant) src
Before Jesse found out that Lukas and Petra/Ivor were going to respawn, they were enraged at Nell and can choose to attack her. Later though, when Nell shows Jesse her wheat farm, their relationship improves. They can become better friends if Jesse chooses to work with Emily and/or chooses to save Nell later on.
Otto[]
- "I have great hopes in you, Jesse. Don't disappoint me."
- —Otto to Jesse. (Determinant) src
From what Harper told him, Otto is impressed with Jesse's abilities and agrees to help Jesse win the Games. Being the only Old Builder who hopes that the Games stay fair, he promises to give Jesse the Atlas and help them return home.
Slab the Immovable[]
- "In my life, I've done some things I'm not proud of. But I won't for bosses who use people or manipulate them. That's inconsiderate. But you? When I was mean to you, pushed you around and made you go to the tower with me? You got that I was just doin' my job and came anyway so we could be on time. That was real considerate."
- —Slab comparing the Old Builders to Jesse, realizing that Jesse is a better leader. (Determinant) src
When they first met, Jesse unknowingly cheated in Spleef and blew Slab off his tower with TNT, and Slab disliked Jesse. Jesse's later actions will determine their relationship. Angering Slab by talking to Sebastian and making them late to see Hadrian, and/ or calling him a big lug will mean Slab will still hate them. On the flip side, if Jesse's actions are to his standards, Slab will become kinder towards them and will eventually join the group to finish the Old Builders. He will even sacrifice himself and experience the pain of respawning for Jesse. In the Portal Network, he will give Lukas back his journal.
The Order of the Stone[]
- "But do you know what really mattered? Reuniting the Order. Because despite their problems and differences, they were the only mentors we had and without them we would never have made it. FOR THE ORDER!"
- —Jesse praises the Order in their speech. (Determinant) src
Jesse used to see the group as their heroes and mentors, looking up for them. When the player chooses to go after either Magnus or Ellegaard, this greatly improves the relationship with the character. If Gabriel is saved, this greatly improves their relationship as well. After Jesse finds Soren in The End, Soren begins to view them as a friend and determinately Jesse accepts him. However, after the truth about the Order is discovered, they are disappointed and dismayed to have lost their heroes. Even after this, however, Jesse feels that they were good mentors.
Jack[]
- "Jack, we need our best man over there, and you are our best man. "
- —Jesse while sending Jack to destroy the Clock. (Determinant) src
In the beginning, Jesse can be skeptical or excited to meet Jack from what Petra told them. Though later, Jesse and Jack learned to care for each other, with Jack even referring Jesse as a "friend". In "Jailhouse Block", if Jack became Romeo's "champion" by smashing the clock with his diamond sword, he says he thought Jesse and the rest gave up on him, and Jesse can choose to say they would never give up on Jack.
Nurm[]
- "You're a real hero, Nurm. I'll never forget this."
- —Jesse to Nurm in the Sunshine Institute. (Determinant) src
Nurm has been a close friend and a loyal supporter of Jesse since they met. Jesse determinately hugs Nurm in "Giant Consequences" and is happy to see Nurm if Jesse talks to Petra/Jack and Nurm in the Mush Room in the Sunshine Institute. Nurm was told by Jack to stay behind because it was really dangerous for him, Nurm accepted it and moved on. When Jesse has the choice of either leaving Lluna or Nurm, Nurm offers to stay so that Jesse and Lluna can leave. If he is left behind, however, Jesse will be saddened.
Radar[]
Jesse trusts Radar's abilities. They can leave Radar to manage Beacontown in "Hero in Residence" and "Above and Beyond". Radar also volunteers to come along with Jesse to Romeo's Icy Palace of Despair. When Romeo discredits Radar's strength, Jesse can defend him. If Jesse goes with Radar and Lukas, Jesse can determinately save Radar from falling into the water. In "Jailhouse Block", when Radar is worried about Jesse, Jesse can say the same back to him. When the Warden tortures Radar with the Iron Breathtaker, Jesse can choose to work for him and say to Radar they "did it for him." Radar, on the other hand, tells Jesse to refuse even when he is under torture.
Romeo[]
- "You can still fix things, Romeo. No matter what you've done, you're still a person. Like everyone else. You can be redeemed."
- —Jesse to Romeo. (Determinant) src
In the beginning, Jesse and Romeo had a very hostile relationship, as Romeo tried to kill Jesse. In "Giant Consequences", Romeo wrecked Reuben's memorial and almost destroyed Beacontown, having Jesse determined to stop him. Romeo wants to hate Jesse. However, in "Above and Beyond", after Jesse removes Romeo's powers, they have the choice to bring Romeo with them. Later on, if Jesse took Romeo with them and Romeo survived, he will thank Jesse for saving him and will go fix the bad he's done in the Underneath.
Stella[]
- "I do want to sincerely thank you, Jesse. For everything. You saw me... at my worst, and you still thought I was worth saving."
- —Stella thanks Jesse for making her a better person. (Determinant) src
Jesse's relationship with Stella is determined by the player's choices. At first, Jesse disliked Stella, as she wanted to be their rival and tricked Petra by taking away her sword and keeping it for herself as a treasure. In "Jailhouse Block", Jesse has an option to either let Stella join the gang and help her escape the Sunshine Institute or to not help her. If Stella joins the gang, she will ask Jesse to take care of Lluna while she is away in Beacontown, and will willingly help Jesse to defeat Romeo. Otherwise, she will remain as rude as ever towards Jesse and their friends: determinately, Stella may claim that their relationship has long passed rivalry, and become enemies.
Appearances[]
Season 1[]
- The Order of the Stone
- Assembly Required
- The Last Place You Look
- A Block and a Hard Place
- Order Up!
- A Portal to Mystery
- Access Denied
- A Journey's End?
Season 2[]
Quotes[]
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Trivia[]
- Jesse is one of three characters in Minecraft: Story Mode that has two or more voice actors, the others being Olivia in Season 2 and Romeo.
- In "A Block and a Hard Place" if Jesse chooses to eat the potatoes, they mention that potatoes are their favorite food.
- In The Order of the Stone, if Jesse goes back to save Lukas, they mention that their motto is "No man left behind".
- Jesse is the only character in the game who can be physically customized by the player.
- Jesse is the only character in Minecraft: Story Mode who can be either male or female.
- Telltale left an easter egg to this when TorqueDawg states that Jesse is a boy's/girl's name, depending on the opposite gender.
- Isa has a near-striking resemblance to the caucasian female Jesse.
- It is revealed in A Journey's End? that Jesse is ambidextrous, as they can use a pickaxe equally well with their left and right hands.
- Jesse has almost every skill for the different classes: warrior, redstonist, griefer, and builder.
- The only group Jesse doesn't have a skill for is the mage/alchemist group.
- Sometimes, a glitch in "A Portal to Mystery" causes Jesse's portrait to depict the caucasian male Jesse without armor, regardless of appearance choice.
- Curiously enough, this means that the portrait picture was designed when Jesse could not have lost their armor.
- Jesse appears in every episode title-card, except for "Assembly Required", "Giant Consequences", and "Above and Beyond".
- Ivor, The White Pumpkin (or Cassie Rose), and PAMA have all commented on Jesse's tenacity during their struggles to survive:
- Jesse is one of the clumsiest characters in the series, managing to drop/lose the amulet multiple times, fall over multiple times, and drop items such as the Command Block Weapon and the Enchanted Flint and Steel.
- Jesse is the only character who appears in every episode of Minecraft: Story Mode regardless of player actions.
- Jesse has, by far, the most aliases in total in Minecraft: Story Mode. This is most likely because of how much screentime they get, as well as the fact that they will be called something different depending on their gender.
- Contrary to popular belief, "Jesse" is only a masculine name. The feminine version is "Jessie", a shortened version of "Jessica", while "Jesse" is a name of a completely different origin.
- If the player decides to import their old save in season 2, they are allowed to re-choose Jesse's appearance and even gender for the season. However, if either is chosen, no explanation is given for the change.
- Due to a glitch in "Giant Consequences", every Jesse variant has light green eyes for said episode.
- In "Below the Bedrock", when figuring out Fred's favorite color for the trivia contest, it is confirmed that Jesse wears lapis blue underwear. They can later tell this to Ivor, much to his discomfort.
- It was revealed by Eric Stirpe that Jesse is the shortest member of the New Order of the Stone.
- There was a glitch in "The Last Place You Look" where if you pick brown male Jesse, (the one with green suspenders) when he is fighting the wither storm 'till the end of the episode, they can be brown female Jesse, except when he has no nose, but still has the original voice.
- Jesse was originally male before the decision to make her female too was added later.[1]
Gallery[]
For all images related to Jesse, see Jesse/Gallery.