Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – How To Unlock All Lightsaber Stances

Cal Kestis is now a Jedi Knight, which means he comes packed with even more powerful skills than before. In this guide, you'll learn how to unlock every single lightsaber stance in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Unlike the previous game, Jedi: Fallen Order (2019), in which Cal Kestis was a mere padawan that could only swap between single and double-saber combat styles, Jedi: Survivor allows the player to choose between five different stances. These lightsaber stances come with their own strengths and weaknesses. What's more, you can equip two at a time and swap on the fly. Read more: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order - A Brief Recap However, in order to equip a different stance to one of the two different quick slots, you will need to visit a Meditation Point. Single Blade Stance Learned by: Default The Single Blade Lightsaber Stance is Cal's base form, offering a balanced and flexible combat experience. It is learned by default, and you start off with it right from the beginning of your adventure in Jedi: Survivor. Using the Single Blade Lightstaber Stance, Cal attacks with a single blade of medium length using one-handed and two-handed attacks. You can deflect blaster fire and throw your saber from mid-range. This stance is good for all-around offense and defense, with fairly quick attacks. It doesn't quite excel at damage output in comparison to others, but the relatively short animations protect you from most enemies you encounter. Skills The Skill Tree for the Single Blade Lightsaber Stance features the following abilities. SkillCostAbility featureLunging Strike1 Skill PointPerform a long-reaching thrust attack.Improved Footwork1 Skill PointLunging Strike now reaches further.Twofold Reflection1 Skill PointReflect up to two blaster projectiles in a row.Cyclone Slash2 Skill PointsPerform a powerful overhead swing.Aerial Assault2 Skill PointsAttack straight down at a target below.Charged Throw2 Skill PointsStronger lightsaber throw that hits for more damage and moves a short distance through the target.Dash Strike2 Skill PointsDash and strike a target out of normal melee range.Aerial Dash Strike1 Skill PointPerform Dash Strike while airborne.Aerial Ace1 Skill PointAerial Assault does more damage and staggers enemies hit by it. Dual Wield Stance Learned by: Default Although dual-wielding lightsabers were a brief special ability that could be used in Jedi: Fallen Order, it has now become an aggressive, powerful stance in Jedi: Survivor. The Dual Wield Lightsaber Stance has a higher barrier to entry when it comes to getting the most advantage out of it, and you will take more damage if you're not on your guard. Still, Dual Wield lets Cal attack very fast, and you can quickly dodge or guard in the middle of an attack animation, unlike many other stances, to pivot right into defense. Skills The Skill Tree for the Dual Wield Lightsaber Stance features the following abilities. SkillCostAbility featureBackstep Slash1 Skill PointAttack and leap backwards, creating distance from the target.Uncoiled Strikes2 Skill PointsPerform a flurry of quick, targeted swings.Split Reflection2 Skill PointsDeflect right as a blaster bolt hits to split the incoming bolt and reflect at an additional target.Focused Parry1 Skill PointPerform a spinning strike.Precision Release2 Skill PointsPerform a more devastating follow-up attack and stagger nearby enemies.Serpent's Bite1 Skill PointExecute a strong final overhead swing.Twin Vipers2 Skill PointsThrow a second blade at a target to double up damage.Dancing Blades3 Skill PointsThrow both lightsabers that bounce between multiple targets. Double-Bladed Stance Learned by: Default The Double Bladed Lightstaber Stance was a main combat style in the previous game and works similarly in Jedi: Survivor. It's debatably the best, most reliable stance for dealing with large groups of enemies. In particular, it works well against small creatures and B1 Battle Droids. Using the Double Bladed Lightsaber Stance, you can easily hit multiple targets that surround you, both at short distance range and up close. The only issue with using this stance regularly is that it takes time for your attacks to wind up and allow you to finish a combo which makes Cal unable to guard or dodge in the middle of an animation. Skills The Skill Tree for the Double-Bladed Lightsaber Stance features the following abilities. SkillCostAbility featureGathering Tempest1 Skill PointDeal fast strikes toward a single enemy.Vortex Dive1 Skill PointDive forward while spinning the lightsaber.Double Orbit1 Skill PointPerform a second lightsaber throw around Cal.Endless Hurricane1 Skill PointAdd additional attacks to the end of the double-bladed attack chain.Repulsing Burst2 Skill PointsSlam down while airborne, dealing damage in an area.Rising Storm2 Skill PointsPerform an attack that pulls enemies in a small area and takes Cal into the air.Multifold Reflections2 Skill PointsReflect blaster shots back toward nearby targets.Controlled Throw2 Skill PointsThrow the lightsaber and maintain its position, then move it around. Blaster Stance Learned by: During the main mission, "Jedha - Rendezvous with Cere's Contact." The Blaster Stance is all-new to the series, particularly for a Jedi. It allows Cal to dual-wield a blaster in one hand and a lightsaber in the other to take on threats at range and up close with ease. Your blaster has a finite amount of energy to fire shots that can be replenished through meleeing enemies with the lightsaber. It comes with its own appearance customization, just like your saber when visiting workbenches. This stance gives you the best protection in the game from most enemies, especially large bosses such as Rancors, as you can easily swoop in for a few jabs, then jump back out and continue firing away for massive damage. Skills The Skill Tree for the Blaster Lightsaber Stance features the following abilities. SkillCostAbility featureFlying Lunge1 Skill PointClose the distance to your enemy with a leaping thrust.Blaster Cooldown1 Skill PointGain additional ammunition each time you strike an enemy with the lightsaber.Improved Clip1 Skill PointIncrease maximum blaster ammunition by three.Energizing Flurry3 Skill PointsPerform a sequence of quick swings that rapidly replenish ammunition if they connect.Efficient Heat Transfer2 Skill PointsReduces time required to fully charge a blaster shot.Point Blank1 Skill PointAct just before an enemy hits to blast them away.Quick Draw3 Skill PointsFocus and target multiple enemies at once with the blaster. Crossguard Stance Learned by: During the main mission, "Shattered Moon - Research Tanalorr." Inspired by Kylo Ren from the Sequel Trilogy, the Crossguard Lightsaber Stance has Cal using a heavy laser sword with a cross-guard hilt. While it deals the most damage out of all other stances in the game on contact, the swing and animations are the slowest. You can wipe out enemies with fewer strikes using Crossguard Lightstaber Stance, but you need to properly adjust your spacing between various enemies in order to time your attacks. Doing so will make you slightly less vulnerable than you already are using this slow, methodical combat style. Even though it's rather sluggish, the Crossguard Lightsaber Stance pairs well with faster stances in order to compensate for its reduced speed. Skills The Skill Tree for the Crossguard Lightsaber Stance features the following abilities. SkillCostAbility featureRending Strike1 Skill PointPerform a single, high-damage swing with a long windup.Impact2 Skill PointsWhile airborne, slam into the ground, causing a shockwave.Greater Impact1 Skill PointIncreased shockwave range.Greater Cleaving Swing1 Skill PointReduces focus attack charge-up time.Reaching Cleave1 Skill PointIncreases range of Cleaving Swing.Sundering Swipe2 Skill PointsPerform a wide, sweeping lightsaber attack.Charged Reflection1 Skill PointAct right before a bolt makes contact to send back a charged bolt that hits the target and nearby enemies.Rolling Thunder2 Skill PointsThrow the lightsaber in a line through multiple targets. Respawn Entertainment first released Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order in 2019 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The game’s direct sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, was released on April 28, 2023, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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