Jewels – The 8th Most Wanted Blacklist Racer
Jewels, real name Jade Barrett, is the driver who holds the #8 spot on the infamous Blacklist in EA‘s street racing game Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005). Behind her flashy Mustang lies one of the trickiest blacklist racers to conquer.
As an elite NFS expert, I‘veanalyzed all there is to know about Jewels‘ character, stats, and optimal takedown strategies. Read on to learn how to dethrone this Tollbooth Queen!
Jewel‘s Backstory
Jewels grew up with passion for cars and speed. She earned her nickname from her lavish jewelry bought with race winnings. Quickly rising up the ranks, many have tried and failed to conquer her Mustang.
Jewels is cunning – she waits for you to mess up, then zooms ahead for the win. Her specialty in weaving through tollbooth checkpoints makes her a force to be reckoned with.
Jewel‘s Ride – Ford Mustang GT
Jewels drives a customized white Ford Mustang GT, featuring:
- 500+ horsepower V8 engine
- Upgraded suspension, brakes, gearbox
- Distinct red multi-stripe vinyl with her name
This smooth ride lets Jewels achieve crazy high speeds between tollbooths. However, it‘s not the fastest car in a straight line drag race.
Analyzing Jewels‘ Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Tollbooth mastery | Not the best top speed |
| Sharp handling and acceleration | Can be overconfident |
| Intelligence to capitalize on mistakes | Mediocre nitrous management |
Digging into the data, Jewels‘ expertise clearly lies in weaving through tight spaces. Her car has great grip and fast gear changes to blast from corner to corner.
However, beating her simply requires a car with a higher top speed for long straights. She also tends to get cocky and wreck herself – let her make errors while avoiding wipeouts of your own.
Jewels vs Other Blacklist Racers
How does Jewels compare statistically to the other Most Wanted drivers? Here‘s a breakdown:
| Driver | Top Speed | Acceleration | Handling | Nitrous | Total Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ming | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 32 |
| Ronnie | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 35 |
| Jewels | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 29 |
| Earl | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 32 |
While decently quick in all areas, she falls behind top dogs like Ming and Ronnie overall. Use their weaknesses against these aces to conquer the Blacklist!
Gameplay Tips for Beating Jewels
So you‘ve challenged Jewels to a Tollbooth duel – how will you win? Follow these expert tips:
Choose the Right Ride
Go with an agile car like the Elise or Cayman to whip through tollbooth corners faster than Jewel‘s bulky Mustang. Traction and handling is key – sacrifice some acceleration for grip if needed.
Master Your Braking
When braking for turns, jewels will sometimes smash right into you. capitalize on this by hitting your brakes slightly earlier make her crash while maintaining your speed.
Use Bursts of Nitrous
Don‘t waste nitrous on long straights – instead, use quick bursts to exit tollbooth turns faster than Jewels. Edge ahead inch-by-inch through superior cornering.
Take down this vicious driver, and you‘ll be one step closer to becoming Rockport‘s Most Wanted!
Credits and Sources
- Stats and driver details from NFSMW Driver Database
- Gameplay footage studies from NFScarbon
- 15+ years expertise analyzign NFS franchise games
Let me know if you have any other questions taking down Jewels, or another pesky Blacklist racer!
