One might think having a lightsaber and Force Powers should be enough for a Jedi Knight like Cal Kestis to win out against the might of the Empire, but that is most certainly not the case in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The threat of the enemy remains a significant one, and without proper training and aid, nothing will shift the needle in the struggle to find peace and sanctuary.
Thankfully, the Jedi can call upon more help in the form of different Perks that can convey a variety of beneficial effects to help Cal in his quest. However, there is a need to obtain all of them through exploration and puzzle solving, and perhaps more importantly, increasing the capacity to equip the more powerful ones. For those seeking the secrets to all Perks and how to get maximum Perk Slots in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, this guide is here to help.
All Perks in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
There are 25 different Perks that can be at players' disposal throughout Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and they come in various flavors. Some of them can help with combat, while others make the Jedi Knight harder to deal with the problems ahead.
Different perks will require differing numbers of slots, and naturally, the more powerful ones will require more, up to a max of four slots. Here are all the Perks found in the game and what they do:
Perk | Perk Slots | Effect | Location |
Resilience | 1 | Block Meter is increased. | Complete the Chamber of Duality as part of the story for the Perk. |
Flux | 1 | Regenerate a small amount of Force Meter over time, but the maximum Force Meter is reduced. | Purchase at Zee's Datadisc Decryption for five Datadiscs. |
Steadfast | 1 | Absorb one hit without being interrupted while sprinting. | Purchase at Zee's Datadisc Decryption for five Datadiscs. |
Unflinching | 1 | Absorb one hit when charging the blaster without being interrupted. | Defeat the Golden Skriton, a Legendary Adversary found at the Desert Ridge on Jedha for this reward. |
Shatter | 2 | Attacks are more effective at breaking enemies' guard. | Defeat the Rancor at the Sodden Grotto mine on Koboh as part of a Rumor to get this Perk. |
Dexterity | 2 | Lightsaber throws deal more damage. | The reward for completing the Chamber of Reason found in the Basalt Rift. |
Perplexity | 2 | Increases damage dealt by characters affected by Confusion. | Found as a Force Essence Crystal at the Grand Oculus Mountain Observatory on Koboh. |
Centered | 2 | Enemies in a small area are staggered when Cal is healing. Cal can take one hit and not be interrupted. | Located on the Shattered Moon, specifically at the Republic Research Laboratory, where Rayvis is fought. |
Elixir | 2 | Healing stims also fill a small amount of the Super Meter. | Purchase at Zee's Datadisc Decryption for five Datadiscs. |
Persistence | 2 | Each enemy killed during Slow gives a small amount of Life. | Complete the Chamber of Fortitude found at the Corroded Silo for this Perk. |
Precision | 2 | Parry Timing is shorter, but Cal deals more stamina damage to enemies when he parries. | Obtained from a Force Essence Crystal at the Devastated Settlement, climb the grated wall to get to it. |
Ambidexterity | 3 | Shooting targets temporarily increases lightsaber damage. | Found in the Devastated Settlement area at one of the Jedi Meditation Chambers. |
Marksmanship | 3 | When in Blaster Stance, Cal's blaster shots do more damage. | Go through the Devastated Settlement and find it at the end of the path that goes through the building. |
Versatility | 3 | Deal extra damage temporarily after switching Lightsaber Stances. | Purchase at Zee's Datadisc Decryption for five Datadiscs. |
Recuperation | 3 | The minimum level that the Force Meter automatically regenerates to is increased. | Complete the Chamber of Connection found at the Viscid Bog for this Perk. |
Equilibrium | 3 | Using a Force ability increases the damage of the next lightsaber attack. | Purchase at Zee's Datadisc Decryption for five Datadiscs. |
Fortification | 3 | Life regenerates up to a minimum amount. | Found along the way to the Forest Array at the Basalt Rift region. |
Patience | 3 | Using Slow also refills some Life. | Complete the Chamber of Detachment found at the Mountain Ascent for this Perk. |
Wisdom | 3 | Gain more experience from defeating enemies. | Purchase at Zee's Datadisc Decryption for five Datadiscs. |
Gambler | 4 | Increase to experience gained, but players may no longer Restore after death. | Solve the Crypt of Uhrma puzzle on Jedha and defeat the Sutaban Alpha for this Perk. |
Fortitude | 4 | Increases lightsaber damage, but incoming damage is also increased. | The reward for defeating the Vile Bilemaw found at the Fogged Expanse. |
Fellowship | 4 | BD-1 holds an extra stim for Cal, but Stims will not refill to the max until Cal rests. | Complete the Chamber of Clarity found at the Untamed Downs for this Perk. |
Trendsetter | 0 | Cosmetics will be randomized upon death. | Rewarded in New Game Plus. |
Purity | 0 | Weapon damage is massively increased for both friends and foes. | Rewarded in New Game Plus. |
Warrior | 0 | Replaces standard enemies with new and more difficult combat encounters. | Rewarded in New Game Plus. |
There are several ways that Perks can help out during the game, and there are a few effective combinations that should work well for most situations in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Having more Block Meter via Resilience is always good, while Fortification ensures that Cal always has some health left after any battle. Shatter is great for starting encounters on the right foot, while Wisdom makes fighting all the more worthwhile with the increased experience.
How to Get Maximum Perk Slots in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
In total, players can gain access to 10 Perk Slots for Cal to experiment with, starting off with three. This will make it easier to equip a variety of Perks or a potent combination of the more powerful ones. Finding all 10 will also unlock the Perks of the Job trophy and achievement.
To make the hunt easier, players can obtain the Map Upgrade that shows all the locations of Force Essence Crystals, some of which actually reward additional Perk Slots. However, for more specific locations, here's where players can go to make sure their Perk game is going strong:
Location | Instructions |
Koboh, Derelict Dam | Only obtainable after Cal gets the Force Slam power. Fast travel to the area and cross the tar pools. Use Force Slam on the yellow object to the left after crossing to gain access to a new area. Fight off the droids and enter the cave, grab the purple sphere, and install it on the barge's emitter. Enter the now accessible area to find a terminal that BD-1 can slice, lure the Roller Mine to the destructible wall nearby, and use it to destroy it. Next, remove the purple obstacles using BD-1 and head up to find the Force Essence Crystal. |
Koboh, Harvest Ridge | Part of the process to getting the King Of The World Trophy & Achievement, after opening the barn and getting the Nekko to the top of the building, jump to the next ledge to find the Force Essence Crystal. |
Koboh, Rambler's Reach/Smuggler's Tunnel | From the previous location, climb up the tower to the Meditation Point, and use the Relter to glide towards the outpost. Look for a building near the water that has an open roof for one of the sections. Drop in and head through the green barrier, drop down, and find the reward along the path. Alternatively, jumping off a Nekko can also allow access to the building. |
Koboh, Zee's Datadisc Decryption | Easy enough, simply collect 10 Datadiscs to exchange for the Perk Slot upgrade at Zee's Datadisc Decryption, which is on the second floor of Pyloon's Saloon. |
Jedha, Path of Restoration | The final reward for completing the Path of Restoration puzzle and the Force Essence Crystal can be found just next to the main puzzle area. |
Jedha, Path of Persistence | Similar to the Path of Restoration, obtain this reward by getting the ball to the top of the building and looking to the right. |
Jedha, Path of Conviction | Just like the previous two, complete the Path of Conviction as part of the Wayfinder's Tomb puzzle to get the reward. |
Now armed with all the Perk Slots available and a selection of the finest Perks in the land, players can enjoy even more power at their disposal throughout the game.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.