Respawn's sequel picks up five years after Fallen Order and hands Cal Kestis five lightsaber stances instead of three, with only two carried at a time. The campaign moves through Coruscant, Koboh, Jedha, the Shattered Moon, Nova Garon and Tanalorr, and Koboh's Rambler's Reach Outpost fills with rescued settlers as you clear Rumors. It reached Steam in April 2023 with a rough PC port that Respawn patched for well over a year.
Picking the right build determines how your experience plays out. These builds are ranked by overall effectiveness, factoring in damage, survivability, gear requirements, and how well they scale into endgame. New to the game? Start with our beginner's guide first.
Quick Rankings
| Role | Tier | Playstyle | Core Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Blade stance | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Double-Bladed stance | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Dual Wield stance | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Blaster stance | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Crossguard stance | A | Balanced | Best available |
For detailed meta rankings, see our STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor tier list.
A-Tier: Single Blade stance
Single Blade stance is a top-performing option in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | Force Slow | Slows a single target, or with the upgrade a whole cone of them. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Two of five stances equipped at once | Single, Double-bladed, Dual Wield, Blaster and Crossguard each carry their own skill tree, but Cal only holds two at a time and swaps the pair at a Meditation Point. |
How to Play Single Blade stance
Single Blade stance focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this role works: Force Slow does the damage and Two of five stances equipped at once keeps it running, which is why this sits at the top of the list. See our weapons guide for detailed weapons breakdowns.
Pros:
- Highest overall performance
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Popular pick, resources may be contested
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Double-Bladed stance
Double-Bladed stance is a strong option in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | Force Confusion | Turns an enemy against its own side for a short window. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Perk slots earned from Essence | Cal starts with 3 perk slots and can reach 10 by collecting Essence upgrades and finishing Jedi Meditation Chambers. |
How to Play Double-Bladed stance
Double-Bladed stance focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this role works: Pair Force Confusion with Perk slots earned from Essence and the build stops depending on a good start, so it holds up across most content. See our weapons guide for detailed weapons breakdowns.
Pros:
- Most versatile option
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Lower peak damage than S-tier
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Dual Wield stance
Dual Wield stance is a strong option in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | Force Lift | Suspends a target in the air, cancelling a charge and setting up a free lightsaber throw. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | One Force meter for every power | Force Slow, Push, Pull, Lift and Confusion all drain the same meter, which refills on hits and parries rather than over time. |
How to Play Dual Wield stance
Dual Wield stance focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this role works: One Force meter for every power covers the gap Force Lift leaves open, so the build stays usable even when a fight goes badly. See our weapons guide for detailed weapons breakdowns.
Pros:
- Best survivability
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Slower clear speeds
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Blaster stance
Blaster stance is a specialized option in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | Force Push | Knocks an enemy back, staggers a group, and doubles as traversal for the breakable walls scattered around Koboh. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | BD-1 stims and Meditation Points | BD-1 holds your healing stims, and Stim Canisters found in the world raise how many he carries. |
How to Play Blaster stance
Blaster stance focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this role works: This one leans on BD-1 stims and Meditation Points rather than raw numbers, and Force Push is what makes that trade pay off. See our weapons guide for detailed weapons breakdowns.
Pros:
- Strong in group/team content
- Straightforward gearing path
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- Weaker solo performance
- Requires deep game knowledge
A-Tier: Crossguard stance
Crossguard stance is a specialized option in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | Force Pull | Drags a single enemy into melee range or strips a shielded trooper out of formation. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Rumors and the Rambler's Reach hub | Rumors posted in Pyloon's Saloon send Cal after people scattered across Koboh and Jedha. |
How to Play Crossguard stance
Crossguard stance focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this role works: Force Pull and Rumors and the Rambler's Reach hub pull in the same direction here, which separates this from the safer picks above. See our weapons guide for detailed weapons breakdowns.
Pros:
- Unique, rewarding playstyle
- Straightforward gearing path
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- High skill floor, punishing when misplayed
- Requires deep game knowledge
Build Progression Path
- Start with Double-Bladed stance: the most forgiving option for learning the game
- Transition to Single Blade stance once you understand core mechanics and have access to Force Slow
- Keep a Dual Wield stance setup for content that keeps killing you
- Try Crossguard stance for a fresh experience once you've mastered the basics
Follow our walkthrough for the optimal progression path through each area.
Gearing Tips
- Invest in your primary weapon first, since it gives the biggest power spike. See our weapons guide for rankings.
- Do not spread skill points across all five stances. Two fully built stances beat five half built ones, and Meditation Points refund every point for free, so respec whenever a boss walls you.
- Fellowship costs 4 perk slots but raises how many stims BD-1 carries, and on Jedi Grand Master that is worth more than any damage perk. Slot it once you own at least 7 perk slots.
- Don't spread upgrade resources across multiple builds until endgame
More STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Guides
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Overview
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Tier List
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Walkthrough
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Beginner's Guide
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Tips & Tricks
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Weapons Guide
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Combat Guide
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Boss Guide
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Maps & Locations
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Crafting Guide
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Classes & Characters
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