Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: Beginner's Guide

Getting Started in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Cal Kestis opens the game in a desperate extraction mission on Coruscant — a linear action introduction before reaching Koboh, the central hub planet. Once on Koboh, your priorities: find and speak to Greez at Pyloon's Saloon to unlock the cantina hub, and use your two equipped stances (the Single stance is available from the start; others unlock as the story progresses), and explore Rambler's Reach Outpost thoroughly before proceeding with main missions. Koboh rewards thorough exploration and many early upgrades are in optional areas nearby.

Core Mechanics to Master

Parry (L1 just before impact) is the highest-skill defensive option — a perfect parry staggers enemies and creates a large counter window. Force powers complement stances: push and pull move enemies and objects, one power slows time, Lift and Slam handle enemies in the air and on the ground, and a mind-trick style power makes an enemy attack its allies. Switching stances mid-combat lets you adapt to the enemy in front of you.

Best Starter Stances

Sources differ on exactly when each stance unlocks, but the Single stance is available from the start, Dual Wield is commonly tied to the Ninth Sister fight on Coruscant, the Blaster stance to Jedha, and Crossguard to a later mission. Single is the most balanced; Double-Bladed suits groups; Crossguard is slower and heavier; Blaster adds ranged options. Pick two that cover close and ranged situations.

Essential Tips

1. Recruit cantina allies throughout your journey — each has unique dialogue, a personal story, and contributes to the living community of Pyloon's Saloon.
2. Meditate at Meditation Points to spend skill points; resting also respawns enemies.
3. Use Force powers on shielded enemies — the PlayStation Blog describes Force abilities that snatch away shields.
4. Equip two stances and swap with the D-pad so you are never stuck with one option.

First Major Boss: The Ninth Sister (Coruscant)

The Ninth Sister is the first boss you face, during your first time on Coruscant (PCGamesN's boss list places her first; some guides count K-405 as a minor opening fight). She is stronger than in Fallen Order, and she uses mind-reading to become invincible; you break her concentration by parrying her attacks. Her size is a weakness — your mobility lets you land hits when she is not expecting them. Separately, the Spawn of Oggdo is an optional legendary enemy in the basement of Fort Kah'lin on Koboh; guides describe its tongue attack as the main danger, so do not feel obliged to fight it early.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to play Fallen Order first?
A: Strongly recommended. Survivor's story builds directly on Fallen Order's characters and events. A recap video is available but playing the original provides better context.

Q: Is the PC performance fixed?
A: PC performance was widely criticised at launch. EA released a day-one patch and promised more, but Wikipedia reports that Digital Foundry still described performance as unsatisfactory more than 500 days after launch, so check recent user and Digital Foundry reports before buying on PC.

Q: Which stance should I focus on?
A: Start with the Single stance, which is available from the beginning, and add a second stance that covers your weak spots, such as Blaster for ranged options.