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.
Your choice of weapons defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Weapons Rankings
| Weapon | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Force Slow | S | Boss openings and unblockable attack chains | Slows a single target, or with the upgrade a whole cone of them. |
| Force Confusion | A | Large trooper and Raider groups | Turns an enemy against its own side for a short window. |
| Force Lift | A | Interrupting charging enemies and setting up saber throws | Suspends a target in the air, cancelling a charge and setting up a free lightsaber throw. |
| Force Push | B | Ledge kills, staggering groups, and puzzle traversal | Knocks an enemy back, staggers a group, and doubles as traversal for the breakable walls scattered around Koboh. |
| Force Pull | B | Pulling ranged troopers out of position | Drags a single enemy into melee range or strips a shielded trooper out of formation. |
S-Tier: Force Slow
Slows a single target, or with the upgrade a whole cone of them. It is the best boss tool in the game because it turns an unblockable combo into three free hits.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Boss openings and unblockable attack chains |
| Key Mechanic | Two of five stances equipped at once |
| Recommended Role | Single Blade stance |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Force Slow: Pairs naturally with Single Blade stance thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Force Confusion
Turns an enemy against its own side for a short window. The Perplexity perk raises the damage that confused enemy deals, which matters most against Bedlam Raider camps.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Large trooper and Raider groups |
| Key Mechanic | Perk slots earned from Essence |
| Recommended Role | Double-Bladed stance |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Force Confusion: Pairs naturally with Double-Bladed stance thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Force Lift
Suspends a target in the air, cancelling a charge and setting up a free lightsaber throw. It works on most droids and small creatures but not on heavy Purge Troopers.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Interrupting charging enemies and setting up saber throws |
| Key Mechanic | One Force meter for every power |
| Recommended Role | Dual Wield stance |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Force Lift: Pairs naturally with Dual Wield stance thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Force Push
Knocks an enemy back, staggers a group, and doubles as traversal for the breakable walls scattered around Koboh. Against anything standing near a ledge it is an instant kill.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Ledge kills, staggering groups, and puzzle traversal |
| Key Mechanic | BD-1 stims and Meditation Points |
| Recommended Role | Blaster stance |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Force Push: Pairs naturally with Blaster stance thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Force Pull
Drags a single enemy into melee range or strips a shielded trooper out of formation. Paired with Slow it removes a ranged enemy before the rest of the squad reacts.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Pulling ranged troopers out of position |
| Key Mechanic | Rumors and the Rambler's Reach hub |
| Recommended Role | Crossguard stance |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Force Pull: Pairs naturally with Crossguard stance thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
Weapons Progression Path
The order you should acquire weapons as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Koboh
- Force Confusion → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Force Lift → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Force Slow → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Weapons Tips
- Always upgrade your primary weapon before diversifying. One strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your weapons to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- 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.
- Check our tier list for how weapons rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
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