There are 75 Skills to be unlocked in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor split across 3 Skill Trees within 9 Skill Sub Trees. While there is no absolute level cap in the game, achieving supremacy in every Skill will likely take multiple playthroughs or significant XP farming. The following guide to Skills should help you make an informed decision on which ones to prioritize.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Skills
Survival Skills Tree (1)
Resilience Skills Sub Tree (9)
Survival Skills
Cal’s maximum Life is increased.
1 Skill Point
Focused Sight
Hold <Evade|Drop> to automatically evade incoming melee attacks.
Uses Force
Unlocked by defeating The Ninth Sister in Coruscant.
2 Skill Points
Improved Stim Formula
Cal recovers additional Life when using a stim canister from BD-1.
1 Skill Point
Perfected Stim Formula
Cal recovers additional Life when using a stim canister from BD-1.
2 Skill Points
Teamwork
Reduces time required to heal with a BD-1 stim.
1 Skill Point
The Power of Friendship
BD-1’s stim canisters refill some Force Meter.
2 Skill Points
Improved Survival Skills
Cal’s maximum Life is increased.
2 Skill Points
Greater Reflexes
Block Meter refills faster.
1 Skill Point
Expert Survival Skills
Cal’s maximum Life is increased.
2 Skill Points
Lightsaber Skills Tree (5)
Single Lightsaber Skills Sub Tree (9)
Lunging Strike
Hold <Special Attack> to perform a long-reaching thrust attack.
Uses Force
1 Skill Point
Improved Footwork
Lunging Strike now reaches further.
Uses Force
1 Skill Point
Twofold Reflection
Press <Parry|Block> just before contact to reflect up to two blaster projectiles in a row.
1 Skill Point
Cyclone Slash
Hold <Attack> after a basic attack to perform a powerful overhead swing.
2 Skill Points
Charged Throw
Hold <Parry|Block> and <Special Attack> for a stronger lightsaber throw that hits for more damage and moves a short distance through the target.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Aerial Assault
Press <Special Attack> while in the air to attack straight down at a target below.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Aerial Ace
Aerial Assault does more damage and staggers enemies hit by it.
Uses Force
1 Skill Point
Dash Strike
Hold <Parry|Block>, then press <Attack> to dash and strike a target out of normal melee range.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Aerial Dash Strike
Unlock the ability to perform Dash Strike while airborne.
Uses Force
1 Skill Point
Double-Bladed Lightsaber Skills Sub Tree (8)
Gathering Tempest
Hold <Attack> to deal fast strikes towards a single enemy.
1 Skill Point
Vortex Dive
Hold <Parry|Block>, then press <Attack> to dive forward while spinning the lightsaber.
1 Skill Point
Double Orbit
Press <Special Attack> again to perform a second lightsaber throw around Cal.
Uses Force
1 Skill Point
Endless Hurricane
Continue pressing <Attack> to add additional attacks to the end of the double-bladed attack chain.
1 Skill Point
Repulsing Burst
Press <Special Attack> while airborne to slam down, dealing damage in an area.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Rising Storm
Hold <Special Attack> to perform an attack that pulls enemies in a small area and takes Cal into the air.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Multifold Reflections
Hold <Parry|Block> right before blaster shots connect to reflect them back towards nearby targets.
2 Skill Points
Controlled Throw
Hold <Parry|Block> and <Special Attack> to throw the lightsaber. Keep <Special Attack> held to maintain the lightsaber’s position and use the Left Analog stick to direct it around.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Dual Wield Lightsaber Skills Sub Tree (8)
Backstep Slash
Hold <Parry|Block>, then press <Attack> to attack and leap backwards, creating distance from the target.
1 Skill Point
Uncoiled Strikes
Delay <Attack> input to perform a flurry of quick, targeted swings.
2 Skill Points
Serpent’s Bite
Hold <Attack> through the flurry to execute a strong final overhead swing.
1 Skill Point
Focused Parry
Perform a spinning strike on releasing <Special Attack>.
Uses Force
1 Skill Point
Precision Release
Release <Special Attack> right as an enemy hits to perform an even more devastating follow-up attack and stagger nearby enemies.
2 Skill Points
Split Reflection
Press <Parry|Block> right before a blaster bolt hits to split the incoming bolt and reflect at an additional target.
2 Skill Points
Twin Vipers
Hold <Parry|Block> and <Special Attack> then press <Special Attack> again to throw the second blade at a target to double-up damage.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Dancing Blades
Hold <Parry|Block> and <Special Attack> to throw lightsabers that bounce between multiple targets.
Uses Force
3 Skill Points
Blaster Lightsaber Skills Sub Tree (7)
Flying Lunge
Hold <Attack> to close the distance to your enemy with a leaping thrust.
1 Skill Point
Blaster Cooldown
Gain additional ammunition each time you strike an enemy with the lightsaber.
1 Skill Point
Improved Clip
Increases Maximum Blaster Ammunition by three.
1 Skill Point
Energizing Flurry
Hold <Parry|Block>, then press <Attack> to perform a sequence of quick swings that rapidly replenishes ammunition if they connect.
Uses Force
3 Skill Points
Efficient Heat Transfer
Reduces time required to fully charge a blaster shot.
2 Skill Points
Point Blank
Hold <Special Attack> just before an enemy hits to blast them away.
1 Skill Point
Quick Draw
Hold <Parry|Block> and <Special Attack> to focus and target multiple enemies at once with the blaster.
Uses Force
3 Skill Points
Crossguard Lightsaber Skills Sub Tree (8)
Rending Strike
Hold <Attack> to perform a single, high damage swing with a long windup.
1 Skill Point
Impact
Press <Special Attack> while airborne to slam into the ground, causing a shockwave.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Greater Impact
Increased shockwave range.
Uses Force
1 Skill Point
Greater Cleaving Swing
Reduces focus attack charge-up time.
1 Skill Point
Reaching Cleave
Increases Range of Cleaving Swing.
1 Skill Point
Sundering Swipe
Hold <Parry|Block>, then press <Attack> to perform a wide sweeping lightsaber attack.
2 Skill Points
Charged Reflection
Press <Parry|Block> right before a bolt makes contact to send them back a charged bolt that hits the target and nearby enemies.
1 Skill Point
Rolling Thunder
Hold <Parry|Block> and <Special Attack> to throw the lightsaber in a line through multiple enemies.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Force Skills Tree (3)
Jedi Concentration Skills Sub Tree (8)
Attunement
Cal’s Maximum Force is increased.
1 Skill Point
Channelled Energy
Cal regains more Force when he defeats an enemy, and regains some Force when he hits a blocking enemy.
1 Skill Point
Swift Focus
Increase Force recovery when performing a successful Precision Evade.
1 Skill Point
Lucid Attunement
Cal’s Maximum Force is further increased.
2 Skill Points
Enlightened Attunement
Cal’s Maximum Force is further increased.
2 Skill Points
Greater Hold
Increase the duration of Slow’s effect on enemies.
1 Skill Point
Extended Hold
The first strike against enemies affected by Slow will not break the Slow effect.
3 Skill Points
Superior Hold
Further increase the duration of Slow’s effect on enemies.
1 Skill Point
Telekinesis Skills Sub Tree (11)
Wrenching Pull
Press <Pull> and <Push> to wrench groups of enemies closer together.
Uses Force
1 Skill Point
Twin Pull
While holding an enemy with Pull, press <Special Attack> to pull and hold a second target.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Unrelenting Pull
Hold <Pull> to affect the largest and most force-resistant enemies.
Uses Force
3 Skill Points
Radial Push
Press <Push> and <Special Attack> to push a wide area, causing multiple enemies to stagger
Uses Force
1 Skill Point
Howling Push
Hold <Push> to push enemies in a much larger radius, and with a greater effect.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Parry Rush
Press <Push> right before an enemy attacks to send them flying.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Soaring Lift
Hold <Focus|Slow> and <Special Attack> to lift your target as well as nearby enemies.
Uses Force
Unlocked in Chapter 4
2 Skill Points
Mass Slam
Hold <Focus|Slow> and <Jump> to Slam groups of enemies.
Uses Force
Unlocked in Chapter 4
2 Skill Points
Power Slam
Hold <Focus|Slow> and <Jump> for bigger hit reactions from affected enemies.
Uses Force
Unlocked in Chapter 4
2 Skill Points
Gravitational Mastery
Increase Soaring Lift and Mass Slam radius.
Uses Force
Unlocked in Chapter 4
1 Skill Point
Power Lift
Hold <Focus|Slow> and <Special Attack> to lift larger enemies.
Uses Force
Unlocked in Chapter 4
1 Skill Point
Confusion Skills Sub Tree (7)
Addled Mind
Increases the amount of time enemies will attack other enemies while Confused.
1 Skill Point
Confounded Mind
Increases the amount of time enemies will attack other enemies while Confused.
2 Skill Points
Greater Confusion
Hold <Focus|Slow> then press <Evade|Drop> after Confusing a target to Confuse an additional enemy.
Uses Force
1 Skill Point
Amplification
Confused enemies deal additional damage.
2 Skill Points
Redirected Strength
Hold <Parry|Block>, then press <Focus|Slow> while holding a Pulled enemy to force them to fire their weapon. Works on humanoids only.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Superior Confusion
Successfully Confuse otherwise resistant humanoid enemies.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
Confusion Mastery
Successfully Confuse even the most resistant humanoid enemies.
Uses Force
2 Skill Points
What Are The Best Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Resilience Survival Skills?
In the Resilience Skills Sub Tree, the top skills to unlock are:
- Survival Skills
- Improved Survival Skills
- Expert Survival Skills
- Focused Sight
Survival Skills, Improved Survival Skills, and Expert Survival Skills all increase Cal Kestis’ maximum pool of Life. While Stim Canister upgrades are great to have, it is far better to have lots of HP to begin with. Focused Sight takes off some of the pressure with timing your dodges, by automatically evading incoming melee attacks.
What Are The Best Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Single Lightsaber Skills?
In the Single Lightsaber Skills Sub Tree, the top skills to unlock are:
- Dash Strike
- Twofold Reflection
- Charged Throw
Dash Strike closes the distance on enemy shooters using high mobility, while Twofold Reflection deflects additional incoming fire to assist you in doing so. Charged Throw will buff the damage done from throwing your lightsaber in a pinch.
What Are The Best Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Double-Bladed Lightsaber Skills?
In the Double-Bladed Lightsaber Skills Sub Tree, the top skills to unlock are:
- Vortex Dive
- Rising Storm
- Multifold Reflections
Vortex Dive lets you get closer to ranged targets while making you practically impervious to harm from incoming fire. Rising Storm will assist in bunching up any flankers and can be followed up with an aerial strike. Multifold Reflections combines the defensibility of Vortex Dive with the ability to redirect most of the incoming fire right back at them.
What Are The Best Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Dual Wield Lightsaber Skills?
In the Dual Wield Lightsaber Skills Sub Tree, the top skills to unlock are:
- Split Reflection
- Twin Vipers
- Dancing Blades
Split Reflection lets you double up the effect of deflecting a shot by splitting it towards one more target. Twin Viper throws the second lightsaber in addition to the primary, giving you two mid-ranged attacks in a pinch. Dancing Blades essentially pinballs both thrown lightsabers between multiple targets for a nice chain effect.
What Are The Best Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Blaster Lightsaber Skills?
In the Blaster Lightsaber Skills Sub Tree, the top skills to unlock are:
- Improved Clip
- Efficient Heat Transfer
- Quick Draw
Improved Clip is so basic that it is a no-brainer–three more rounds for your Blaster, nothing more, nothing less. Efficient Heat Transfer is an equally straight upgrade to the Blaster’s Charged shot, speeding up its recharge rate, and letting you fire it more often. Quick Draw allows for targeted crowd control by firing at multiple enemies of your choosing.
What Are The Best Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Crossguard Lightsaber Skills?
In the Crossguard Lightsaber Skills Sub Tree, the top skills to unlock are:
- Impact with Greater Impact
- Charged Reflection
- Rolling Thunder
Impact and its upgrade Greater Impact do great area of effect damage when confronted by masses of enemies. Charged Reflection takes any measly incoming blaster shot and charges it up, before releasing it back explosively at the target and anyone nearby. Rolling Thunder requires targets to be in a line to be completely effective, but can be devastating when it connects.
What Are The Best Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Jedi Concentration Force Skills?
In the Jedi Concentration Skills Sub Tree, the top skills to unlock are:
- Attunement
- Lucid Attunement
- Enlightened Attunement
- Greater Hold
Attunement, Lucid Attunement, and Enlightened Attunement are straight, no-nonsense upgrades to your Force meter’s maximum. Greater Hold lengthens the duration of Focus Slow, giving you even more time to react.
What Are The Best Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Telekinesis Force Skills?
In the Telekinesis Skills Sub Tree, the top skills to unlock are:
- Unrelenting Pull
- Radial Push
- Power Lift
Unrelenting Pull upgrades Force Pull to now hold previously resistant opponents. Radial Push works in a pinch to shove away enemies that may have you encircled. Power Lift will allow you to hoist heavier creatures into the air.
What Are The Best Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Confusion Force Skills?
In the Confusion Skills Sub Tree, the top skills to unlock are:
- Addled Mind
- Confounded Mind
- Greater Confusion
This particular selection of Confusion Skills offers the most bang for your buck. Addled and Confounded Mind will lengthen the time that targets are mind-controlled, while Greater Confusion ensnares another target for a total of two reluctant allies.
That was a comprehensive listing of all Skills in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Grind away till you unlock them all!
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