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Precision Release, Unrelenting Pull, and Single Stance Skills are the Best Skills to get first in Star Wars Jedi Survivor. Create the most optimal build with these skills for all lightsaber stances, all force abilities, and survival passives!
| Skills Guides | |
|---|---|
| Skill Trees | Best Skills |
List of Contents
| Jump to a Tier | |
|---|---|
| S-Tier | A-Tier |
| B-Tier | C-Tier |
| S Tier Skills | ||
|---|---|---|
 Precision Release Dual Wield Skill |
 Backstep Slash Dual Wield Skill |
 Reaching Cleave Crossguard Skill |
 Unrelenting Pull Telekinesis Ability |
 Swift Focus Concentration Ability |
 Teamwork Resilience Passive |
| A Tier Skills | ||
 Dancing Blades Dual Wield Skill |
 Sundering Swipe Crossguard Skill |
 Point Blank Blaster Skill |
 Cyclone Slash Single Blade Skill |
 Expert Survival Skills Resilience Passive |
 Endless Hurricane Double Blade Skill |
 Parry Push Telekinesis Ability |
 Confusion Mastery Confusion Ability |
Extended Hold Concentration Ability |
| B Tier Skills | ||
 Charged Throw Single Blade Skill |
 Rolling Thunder Crossguard Skill |
 Dash Strike Single Blade Skill |
 Repulsing Burst Double Blade Skill |
Energizing Flurry Blaster Skill |
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| C Tier Skills | ||
 Redirected Strength Confusion Ability |
 Rising Storm Double Blade Skill |
 Quick Draw Blaster Skill |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Precision Release |
Effect: Release the Force Attack button right as an enemy hits to perform an even more devastating follow-up attack and stagger nearby enemies. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great parry move against melee enemies ・Staggers surrounding enemies ・Deals heavy damage to target |
| Backstep Slash |
Effect: Hold Parry/Block then press Attack to attack and leap backwards, creating distance from the target. Reason for Unlocking: ・Excellent poking tool against tougher enemies ・Deal damage safely without taking risks |
| Reaching Cleave |
Effect: Increases Range of Cleaving Swing. Reason for Unlocking: ・High damage move against single target enemies ・Can be used to combo it with normal attack strings ・Upgrades make it quick and have decent range |
| Unrelenting Pull |
Effect: Hold the Pull button to affect the largest and most force-resistant enemies. Reason for Unlocking: ・Pull enemies closer to you for an easy combo attack ・Can be used against larger, force-resistance enemies |
| Swift Focus |
Effect: Increase Force recovery when performing a successful Precision Evade. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great tool for regenerating your Force Meter quickly ・Allows you to use force abilities after dodging without losing too much force meter |
| Teamwork |
Effect: Reduces time required to heal with a BD-1 stim. Reason for Unlocking: ・Smaller punish window; allows you to heal safely ・Creates clutch moments where a heal can change the tide of battle |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Dancing Blades |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and the Force Attack button to throw lightsabers that bounce between multiple targets. Reason for Unlocking: ・Deal lots of damage to a large group of enemies quickly ・Ranged Attack lets you deal damage from a distance |
| Sundering Swipe |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and press the Attack button to perform a wide sweeping lightsaber attack. Reason for Unlocking: ・Good for clearing large groups of enemies in front of you ・Does not use Force Meter |
| Point Blank |
Effect: Hold the Force Attack button just before an enemy hits to blast them away. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great parry move against melee enemies ・Creates distance between you and the enemy ・Easy combo to more blaster shots |
| Cyclone Slash |
Effect: Hold Attack button after a basic attack to perform a powerful overhead swing. Reason for Unlocking: ・Easy combo after attack string for extra damage ・Can stagger an enemy ・Does not use Force Meter |
| Expert Survival Skills |
Effect: Cal's Maximum Life is increased. Reason for Unlocking: ・Grants you more survivability; take more hits without dying ・Avoid getting one-shot from powerful bosses |
| Endless Hurricane |
Effect: Continue pressing the Attack button to add additional attacks to the end of the double-bladed attack chain. Reason for Unlocking: ・Deal damage to large groups of enemies ・Great combo ender with basic attack chain ・Does not use Force Meter |
| Parry Push |
Effect: Press the Push button right before an enemy attacks to send them flying. Reason for Unlocking: ・Creates space to avoid getting overwhelmed by large waves of enemies ・No charge up since it is a parry move |
| Confusion Mastery |
Effect: Successfully Confuse even the most resistant humanoid enemies. Reason for Unlocking: ・Allows you to confuse extremely powerful enemies ・Clear large groups of enemies without much effort |
| Extended Hold |
Effect: The first strike against enemies affected by Slow will not break the Slow effect. Reason for Unlocking: ・Allows you to poke enemies without getting punished ・Useful against stronger enemies or bosses where you want to play safer |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Charged Throw |
Effect: Hold Parry/Block button and Force Attack button for a stronger lightsaber throw that hits for more damage and moves a short distance through the target. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great for clearing multiple enemies ・Ranged Attack allows you to deal damage from a safer distance |
| Rolling Thunder |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and the Force Attack button to throw the lightsaber in a line through multiple enemies. Reason for Unlocking: ・One of the highest damage ranged attacks ・Can clear multiple enemies lined up in front of you |
| Dash Strike |
Effect: Hold Parry/Block button and press Attack button to dash and strike a target out of normal melee range. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great mobility; close the distance from far enemies ・Effective as a combo starter ・Use midair via Aerial Dash Strike upgrade |
| Repulsing Burst |
Effect: Press the Force Attack button while airborne to slam down, dealing damage in an area. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great for quickly clearing large groups of enemies ・Combo with Rising Storm to delete enemies surrounding you ・Can stagger enemies |
 Energizing Flurry |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and press the Attack button to perform a sequence of quick swings that rapidly replenishes ammunition if they connect. Reason for Unlocking: ・Excellent tool for replenishing Blaster ammo quickly ・Combo with Flying Lunge to deal decent amount of damage |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Redirected Strength |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and press the Slow button while holding a Pulled enemy to force them to fire their weapon. Works on humanoids only. Reason for Unlocking: ・Simple and easy way to take out two or more ranged enemies ・Satisfying to grab Stormtroopers and using them against their own |
| Rising Storm |
Effect: Hold the Force Attack button to perform an attack that pulls enemies in a small area and takes Cal into the air. Reason for Unlocking: ・Control large waves of enemies ・Combo with Repulsing Burst to gather enemies in a small area ・Jump away from overwhelming number of enemies |
| Quick Draw |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and the Force Attack button to focus and target multiple enemies at once with the blaster. Reason for Unlocking: ・Clear large groups of enemies quickly ・Longer ranged attack lets you deal damage safely |
The team considered the following factors below for the creation of this tier list. Please do note that this tier list is very subjective since it is based on the team's experience with the game.
| ① Ease of Use Many skills in the game are highly punishable or have limited uses. Skills and passives that lets the player use them quickly, have less limited uses, or reduces its limits are ranked higher. |
| ② Overall Versatility Another important factor we considered for this tier list is a skill's overall versatility. Skills and passives that are useful for both single target enemies and large groups are ranked higher. |
| ③ Damage & Survivability Skills and passives are most useful when they deal a lot of damage, or help the player survive strong enemies. Therefore, skills and passives that are efficient in dealing damage or helps the player survive easier are ranked higher. |
| Jump to a Stance | |
|---|---|
| Single Stance | Blaster Stance |
| Dual Wield Stance | Crossguard Stance |
| Double Blade Stance | |
The Single stance is the best lightsaber stance, so it is recommended to prioritize unlocking skills in the Single Skill Tree. Below are some of the best Single skills you may want to unlock.
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Cyclone Slash |
Effect: Hold Attack button after a basic attack to perform a powerful overhead swing. Reason for Unlocking: ・Easy combo after attack string for extra damage ・Can stagger an enemy ・Does not use Force Meter |
| Dash Strike |
Effect: Hold Parry/Block button and press Attack button to dash and strike a target out of normal melee range. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great mobility; close the distance from far enemies ・Effective as a combo starter ・Use midair via Aerial Dash Strike upgrade |
| Charged Throw |
Effect: Hold Parry/Block button and Force Attack button for a stronger lightsaber throw that hits for more damage and moves a short distance through the target. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great for clearing multiple enemies ・Ranged Attack allows you to deal damage from a safer distance |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Point Blank |
Effect: Hold the Force Attack button just before an enemy hits to blast them away. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great parry move against melee enemies ・Creates distance between you and the enemy ・Easy combo to more blaster shots |
| Quick Draw |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and the Force Attack button to focus and target multiple enemies at once with the blaster. Reason for Unlocking: ・Clear large groups of enemies quickly ・Longer ranged attack lets you deal damage safely |
| Energizing Flurry |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and press the Attack button to perform a sequence of quick swings that rapidly replenishes ammunition if they connect. Reason for Unlocking: ・Excellent tool for replenishing Blaster ammo quickly ・Combo with Flying Lunge to deal decent amount of damage |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Precision Release |
Effect: Release the Force Attack button right as an enemy hits to perform an even more devastating follow-up attack and stagger nearby enemies. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great parry move against melee enemies ・Staggers surrounding enemies ・Deals heavy damage to target |
| Dancing Blades |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and the Force Attack button to throw lightsabers that bounce between multiple targets. Reason for Unlocking: ・Deal lots of damage to a large group of enemies quickly ・Ranged Attack lets you deal damage from a distance |
| Backstep Slash |
Effect: Hold Parry/Block then press Attack to attack and leap backwards, creating distance from the target. Reason for Unlocking: ・Excellent poking tool against tougher enemies ・Deal damage safely without taking risks |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Reaching Cleave |
Effect: Increases Range of Cleaving Swing. Reason for Unlocking: ・High damage move against single target enemies ・Can be used to combo it with normal attack strings ・Upgrades make it quick and have decent range |
| Sundering Swipe |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and press the Attack button to perform a wide sweeping lightsaber attack. Reason for Unlocking: ・Good for clearing large groups of enemies in front of you ・Does not use Force Meter |
| Rolling Thunder |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and the Force Attack button to throw the lightsaber in a line through multiple enemies. Reason for Unlocking: ・One of the highest damage ranged attacks ・Can clear multiple enemies lined up in front of you |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Endless Hurricane |
Effect: Continue pressing the Attack button to add additional attacks to the end of the double-bladed attack chain. Reason for Unlocking: ・Deal damage to large groups of enemies ・Great combo ender with basic attack chain ・Does not use Force Meter |
| Rising Storm |
Effect: Hold the Force Attack button to perform an attack that pulls enemies in a small area and takes Cal into the air. Reason for Unlocking: ・Control large waves of enemies ・Combo with Repulsing Burst to gather enemies in a small area ・Jump away from overwhelming number of enemies |
| Repulsing Burst |
Effect: Press the Force Attack button while airborne to slam down, dealing damage in an area. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great for quickly clearing large groups of enemies ・Combo with Rising Storm to delete enemies surrounding you ・Can stagger enemies |
| Jump to a Category | ||
|---|---|---|
| Telekinesis | Confusion | Jedi Concentration |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Unrelenting Pull |
Effect: Hold the Pull button to affect the largest and most force-resistant enemies. Reason for Unlocking: ・Pull enemies closer to you for an easy combo attack ・Can be used against larger, force-resistance enemies |
| Parry Push |
Effect: Press the Push button right before an enemy attacks to send them flying. Reason for Unlocking: ・Creates space to avoid getting overwhelmed by large waves of enemies ・No charge up since it is a parry move |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Confusion Mastery |
Effect: Successfully Confuse even the most resistant humanoid enemies. Reason for Unlocking: ・Allows you to confuse extremely powerful enemies ・Clear large groups of enemies without much effort |
| Redirected Strength |
Effect: Hold the Parry/Block button and press the Slow button while holding a Pulled enemy to force them to fire their weapon. Works on humanoids only. Reason for Unlocking: ・Simple and easy way to take out two or more ranged enemies ・Satisfying to grab Stormtroopers and using them against their own |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Swift Focus |
Effect: Increase Force recovery when performing a successful Precision Evade. Reason for Unlocking: ・Great tool for regenerating your Force Meter quickly ・Allows you to use force abilities after dodging without losing too much force meter |
| Extended Hold |
Effect: The first strike against enemies affected by Slow will not break the Slow effect. Reason for Unlocking: ・Allows you to poke enemies without getting punished ・Useful against stronger enemies or bosses where you want to play safer |
| Skill | Effect & Reason |
|---|---|
| Teamwork |
Effect: Reduces time required to heal with a BD-1 stim. Reason for Unlocking: ・Smaller punish window; allows you to heal safely ・Creates clutch moments where a heal can change the tide of battle |
| Expert Survival Skills |
Effect: Cal's Maximum Life is increased. Reason for Unlocking: ・Grants you more survivability; take more hits without dying ・Avoid getting one-shot from powerful bosses |
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