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| − | '''Jackal''' is the final boss of the [[Venus]] system, and represents the first Corpus boss that players encounter. Although a more bulky and old model compared to more recent Corpus robotics, the Jackal possesses invulnerable shields, a giant shockwave ability to knock players down, and one of the most powerful corpus weapons, the [[Plasma Grenade Cluster]]. Dissected models of the Jackal can be found in some [[Grineer]] tilesets, either showing that the Grineer have interest in utilizing Corpus technology, or that they have simply purchased merchandise. It can be found on the [[mission]] Fossa. After defeating it and finishing the mission, the player will receive {{WF|Rhino}} component blueprints. |
+ | '''Jackal''' is the final boss of the [[Venus]] system, and represents the first Corpus boss that players encounter. Although a more bulky and old model compared to more recent Corpus robotics, the Jackal possesses invulnerable shields, a giant shockwave ability to knock players down, and one of the most powerful corpus weapons, the [[Plasma Grenade Cluster]]. Dissected models of the Jackal can be found in some [[Grineer]] tilesets, either showing that the Grineer have interest in utilizing Corpus technology, or that they have simply purchased merchandise. It can be found on the [[mission]] Fossa. After defeating it and finishing the mission, the player will receive {{WF|Rhino}} component blueprints, as well as a chance to get a {{Weapon|Stahlta}} or {{Weapon|Stropha}} blueprint. |
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==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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| − | The '''Jackal''' is a |
+ | The '''Jackal''' is a blue and white, quadruped mechanical proxy of the Corpus, modeled similarly to the real Jackal anatomy-wise. Its head is composed of an ocular piece attached to its chassis in a ball-socket joint manner, of which it has two yellow mechanical-eyes with two short antennae strewn forward abductively along with a long downward "jaw" attached, much like an osprey's ocular piece. It mounts a pair of heavy turrets hidden inside its ear shutters along with a pair of presumably ammunition boxes. It has four three-jointed mechanical legs connecting in a hinge-jointed manner with three-fingered mechanical fingers on its end, much of it composed of machinery ball-socket-jointed to the chassis. |
The Jackal, like other bosses, has unique taunts. Here is a list of them: |
The Jackal, like other bosses, has unique taunts. Here is a list of them: |
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| − | *''"Trivial threat detected."'' |
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| − | *''"Enemy analysis: Organic. Threat level: Impotent."'' |
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| − | *''"Threat Level Upgraded. Classification: Pathetic." '' |
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| − | *''"Prototype engagement test: Ready. Tenno destruction analytics: Recording."'' |
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==Behavior== |
==Behavior== |
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+ | The Jackal can stomp around with its massive legs and uses various gunfire and grenade weaponry. |
*'''Turret:''' Two cheek-mounted turrets fire volley of machine gunfire. |
*'''Turret:''' Two cheek-mounted turrets fire volley of machine gunfire. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| + | *The Jackal bossfight was completely reworked in {{ver|28}}. Appearance-wise it used to be slightly smaller and yellow-coloured. |
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| − | *The Jackal is the first [[Corpus]] boss, and the first non-[[quest]] boss that players will encounter. |
+ | *The Jackal is the first [[Corpus]] boss (excluding Orb-Mothers in [[Orb Vallis]]), and the first non-[[quest]] boss that players will encounter. |
| − | *The platform the Jackal stands on prior to fighting it is a remnant of WARFRAME's Closed Beta days; prior to {{ver|6}}, the platform served as an elevator and the Jackal would make its appearance by ascending from under the floor. The elevator was removed as it was possible for players to get stuck in the area beneath the platform, as [[Maneuvers#Wall_Dash|Wall Dashing]] had yet to be implemented, making it impossible to escape without {{A|Switch Teleport}}. |
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*While players only fight it on Venus, the Jackal is perhaps the most ubiquitous boss in the game. Aside from the Jackal itself and its Vallis counterparts; |
*While players only fight it on Venus, the Jackal is perhaps the most ubiquitous boss in the game. Aside from the Jackal itself and its Vallis counterparts; |
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**The Jackal's design serves as the template for the [[Lynx]] and the [[Razorback]], with the Lynx in particular appearing in one [[Grineer]] [[Spy|Data Vault]] layout; |
**The Jackal's design serves as the template for the [[Lynx]] and the [[Razorback]], with the Lynx in particular appearing in one [[Grineer]] [[Spy|Data Vault]] layout; |
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**The [[Clan Dojo]]'s [[Research#Energy Lab|Energy Lab]] has a partially-disassembled Jackal suspended from the ceiling; and |
**The [[Clan Dojo]]'s [[Research#Energy Lab|Energy Lab]] has a partially-disassembled Jackal suspended from the ceiling; and |
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**The Jackal, either in one piece or in individual components, serves as an occasional decoration in various tilesets. |
**The Jackal, either in one piece or in individual components, serves as an occasional decoration in various tilesets. |
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| − | *The MOA that appears in the Jackal cinematic has been |
+ | *The MOA that appears in the Jackal cinematic has been named "[https://twitter.com/corpusbonds/status/1270810490785206273 Popcorn]" by the community and developers. |
**{{ver|28.0.1}} added Popcorn to [[Iron Wake]]. |
**{{ver|28.0.1}} added Popcorn to [[Iron Wake]]. |
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==Bugs== |
==Bugs== |
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| − | *Occasionally, when Jackal fires his missiles he will launch into the ceiling. After a brief period of time, these missiles disappear completely, or sometimes, return to hit the floor. |
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| − | **Sometimes, these missiles do not return for the Jackal's intended targets, as if the missiles are fired at the ceiling for nothing. |
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| − | *If one or more players are standing on top of the Jackal before the cutscene begins, they will still be suspended in the air, both in-game and in cinematic. Players can shoot without falling down, but moving in any way (including being knocked down by [[Rippling Shockwave]]) makes one fall to the ground. |
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| − | *If something is holding the doors open (an enemy or a decoy) when the cutscene begins, the doors will not be locked. Due to its size, Jackal is unable to enter the doors, allowing players to exploit this bug. On the other hand, if the blockade has been killed/destroyed from the respective doors, it will be closed and will not be opened normally until the Jackal has been destroyed. |
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| − | *If Jackal is being damaged by {{WF|Zephyr}}'s {{A|Tornado}}, the ability's casting duration is halved. |
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| − | *Occasionally, players that fell into trenches of the Jackal's room tile will not be reset back to their original locations. |
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| − | **Occasionally, if Jackal is knocked down too quickly after the cutscene begins, his appendages will be invincible once he gets back up, making him impossible to kill. |
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| − | *When the Jackal is down, you can run up and press up against it such that when it stands up, you can run underneath it where it becomes unable to hit you with the shockwave attack. This allows for an extremely quick takedown before the Ospreys and the Plasma Grenades even become an issue. |
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*Briefly, after {{ver|20.0.4}} and {{ver|20.0.5}}, the Jackal would drop {{Weapon|Gorgon Wraith}} parts because of a bug that shared the drop table update to the [[Razorback]]. |
*Briefly, after {{ver|20.0.4}} and {{ver|20.0.5}}, the Jackal would drop {{Weapon|Gorgon Wraith}} parts because of a bug that shared the drop table update to the [[Razorback]]. |
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| − | *If a player is invisible and undetected by Jackal even if they take out all 4 of its legs it'll never enter the damage phase, effectively soft-locking the boss fight. Popping out of invisibility will not fix this, you'll have to reset the mission by aborting, this happens primarily when taking him on solo as other players would prevent this bug from happening at all. |
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==Media== |
==Media== |
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<gallery position="center" type="slideshow" widths="500"> |
<gallery position="center" type="slideshow" widths="500"> |
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+ | Warframe 20190731140323-1.jpg|Terra variant encountered on Orb Vallis, as seen on The Codex |
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Revision as of 09:51, 12 June 2020
Jackal is the final boss of the Venus system, and represents the first Corpus boss that players encounter. Although a more bulky and old model compared to more recent Corpus robotics, the Jackal possesses invulnerable shields, a giant shockwave ability to knock players down, and one of the most powerful corpus weapons, the Plasma Grenade Cluster. Dissected models of the Jackal can be found in some Grineer tilesets, either showing that the Grineer have interest in utilizing Corpus technology, or that they have simply purchased merchandise. It can be found on the mission Fossa. After defeating it and finishing the mission, the player will receive 
Rhino component blueprints, as well as a chance to get a 
Stahlta or 
Stropha blueprint.
A Terra variant may spawn in Orb Vallis during high alert state. This variant is considered a common enemy, not a boss, and will neither drop blueprints nor anger the Stalker.
Appearance
The Jackal is a blue and white, quadruped mechanical proxy of the Corpus, modeled similarly to the real Jackal anatomy-wise. Its head is composed of an ocular piece attached to its chassis in a ball-socket joint manner, of which it has two yellow mechanical-eyes with two short antennae strewn forward abductively along with a long downward "jaw" attached, much like an osprey's ocular piece. It mounts a pair of heavy turrets hidden inside its ear shutters along with a pair of presumably ammunition boxes. It has four three-jointed mechanical legs connecting in a hinge-jointed manner with three-fingered mechanical fingers on its end, much of it composed of machinery ball-socket-jointed to the chassis.
The Jackal, like other bosses, has unique taunts. Here is a list of them:
New taunts currently missing
Behavior
The Jackal can stomp around with its massive legs and uses various gunfire and grenade weaponry.
- Turret: Two cheek-mounted turrets fire volley of machine gunfire.
- Rippling Shockwave: Stomps the ground with its massive legs, producing a shockwave that knocks Tenno off their feet and disables Warframe Abilities.
- Plasma Grenade Cluster: Deposits a volley of plasma grenades that shortly explode after sticking to the ground.
- Grid Wall: After one of its legs is shot, the Jackal floats into the air and deploys a large grid wall in an X shape, which sweeps around the room. They start off blue, but begin to do damage after turning red. In subsequent phases, the grid wall will pause to rotate in the opposite direction. The wall can be bullet jumped over, and the Tenno can wall jump across the ceiling to stay above it.
- Massive Shockwave: Following the Grid Wall, the Jackal drops down onto the ground, creating a large shockwave, but is left vulnerable to the Parazon.
- Electric Field: An environmental hazard created by the four pillars in the room of Phase 2 when destroyed by the Jackal's attacks, dealing high Script error: The function "Proc" does not exist. damage.
Strategy
Phase 1
After activating the terminal to "Deploy Jackal", the platform in the middle will rise to reveal a rather small MOA, much to the Lotus's surprise who expected it to be bigger. Shortly after, the real Jackal drops in from the ceiling, crushing the MOA under its massive frame.
The Jackal's main body is protected by invulnerable shielding, but its four legs are vulnerable. Destroying one of the legs will force it to engage its Grid Wall and Massive Shockwave. Afterwards, it can be stabbed with the Parazon.
Phase 2
After being stabbed once, a cinematic shows the Jackal retreating to an adjacent, identical room, followed by the Tenno's Parazon lasso. The process simply needs to be repeated three more times on the Jackal's remaining legs.
Summary
- Phase 1: Destroy one leg, survive Grid Wall and Massive Shockwave, then stab with Parazon.
- Phase 2: Repeat above three more times until it is defeated.
Variants
| Terra Jackal | General | Drops | ||
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Introduced | Update 24.0 (2018-11-08) | Mod Drops: Organ Shatter 7.588% Reach 7.588% Fever Strike 0.738% Molten Impact 0.738% North Wind 0.738% Reflex Coil 0.738% Shocking Touch 0.738% Stretch 0.738% Life Strike 0.202% Split Chamber 0.202% | |
| Tileset | Orb Vallis | |||
| Ability |  Electric Shield
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| Codex Scans | 3 | |||
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| Robotic | 3,000 | |||
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| Proto Shield | 3,000 | |||
 + + +++ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
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| Alloy Armor | 100 | |||
+ + +++ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
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| Affinity | 1,000 | |||
| Base Level | 1 | |||
| Spawn Level | 19 | |||
Volt's Electric Shield or a Shield Dargyn's barrier. While the barrier is active, its shields will regenerate at a rapid pace.Trivia
- The Jackal bossfight was completely reworked in Update 28.0 (2020-06-11). Appearance-wise it used to be slightly smaller and yellow-coloured.
- The Jackal is the first Corpus boss (excluding Orb-Mothers in Orb Vallis), and the first non-quest boss that players will encounter.
- While players only fight it on Venus, the Jackal is perhaps the most ubiquitous boss in the game. Aside from the Jackal itself and its Vallis counterparts;
- The Jackal's design serves as the template for the Lynx and the Razorback, with the Lynx in particular appearing in one Grineer Data Vault layout;
- The Clan Dojo's Energy Lab has a partially-disassembled Jackal suspended from the ceiling; and
- The Jackal, either in one piece or in individual components, serves as an occasional decoration in various tilesets.
- The MOA that appears in the Jackal cinematic has been named "Popcorn" by the community and developers.
- Hotfix 28.0.1 (2020-06-11) added Popcorn to Iron Wake.
References To Dark Sector
- The original Dark Sector demo showed the Lasrian troopers releasing a Jackal on Hayden Tenno.
- Unlike its Warframe counterpart, this model was shorter, chunkier and is equipped with a more visual set of Gatling guns.
- It is also shown in the trailer (2004) of Dark Sector under a completely different design, yet still heavily resembling Jackal.
Bugs
- Briefly, after Hotfix 20.0.4 (2017-03-27) and Hotfix 20.0.5 (2017-03-28), the Jackal would drop
Gorgon Wraith parts because of a bug that shared the drop table update to the Razorback.
Media
Patch History
Hotfix 28.0.2 (2020-06-11)
- Removed the ability to skip transition cinematic in the Jackal Arena fight due to resulting in many broken states.
- Fixed the Jackal getting stuck in midair while doing its ‘UFO’ attack, resulting in an inability to progress in the fight. If you still see this, let us know.
- Fixed a crash when attempting to skip the Jackal 2nd phase cut scene after a Host migration had occurred.
Update 28.0 (2020-06-11)
- JACKAL REWORK
Return to Fossa to face an upgraded threat. Equipped with a suite of the latest technology and upgraded combat capabilities, the Corpus have spent mind-boggling sums of Credits for the sole purpose of taking you out.
- (Undocumented) The Jackal encountered in the Orb Vallis has been renamed Terra Jackal.
Hotfix 27.4.2 (2020-05-04)
- Fixed an issue with Jackal functionality in terms of boss properly navigating rooms.
- Fixed the Jackal getting stuck in various room geometry.
Update 7.8 (2013-04-19)
- Sniper ammo now drops from containers during Jackal fight
