Yesterday’s post covered the general aspects of the game.  This post will cover more specific elements to assist with game play.

• Play on Hard.
  • The default difficulty gives you the impression that an offensive style is manageable.  Go up one more and then you get a better gameplay experience.  It also allows you to actually use the in-game combos and look like a Jedi.
• Explore away.
  • Exploration is the best source of XP
  • Branching paths have 1 primary and 1 optional.  If after a few minute you don’t find a dead end, or a ramp back to the original path, you’re on the primary path.
  • BD-1 drops off your shoulder to scan items – in particular after the first time you win a battle.  Pay attention since it’s a large XP boost.
  • Wall claws are the last skill upgrade you receive (Dathomir).  Once you have that, everything in the game can be accessed.
  • Chests only contain cosmectics.  Aside from your Poncho and BD-1 skins, you won’t really notice them.
  • Lightsaber crystal colors are fully unlocked after Ilum.
  • You cannot redo the final mission.  There are no chests, but there are scannable items you can miss.
  • Some puzzles can only be solved by using Slow.
• Dual saber = faster attacks, lower damage, and continuous blaster bolt reflection.  Useful on slow targets and imp troops that shoot at you from a distance.
• Single saber = slow and high damage attacks.  Fast enemies, or those with large defenses (bosses).
• Find more stims.  I have 7x now, which makes a big difference in some of the tougher areas.
  • You can get 1 before leaving Bogano, and another quickly on Zeffo.  The others will require backtracking.
• Parry is life.
  • Learn the timing.  If you get a perfect, time will slow and you can get in a free hit or two.  It will also stop the enemy’s attack.
• Some skills are significantly better than others.
  • Force powers are only reliable when at a distance, and many tough enemies are resistant.  Slow is always useful.
  • Lightsaber Throw is crazy powerful.
  • Running w/ bolt reflection will let you close the gap on Imp troopers
  • Running attack allows for some solid damage, and likely some force regen since the enemy is blocking
  • Stance swap allows for long combos for high damage
  • Jump + ground smash is a good way to make some breathing room
• Dodge sideways.
  • Many unblockable attacks are directed forward, so moving sideways will avoid nearly all attacks.
  • Once you get double jump, this is better than dodge.
• The special troops (dressed in black) have crazy defense.
  • Two at a time is painful, use Slow to get in some free hits.
  • The dual blade bugger is especially annoying since he will easily break your defense, even with perfect parry
• Identify targets quickly.
  • A fair chunk of combat is group based.  Take out the ranged attackers first, then the grunts.  Leave the tough ones for last.
  • Exception when fighting droids.  Take the out first and reprogram them to help you.
  • If the enemy is fighting themselves, let them sort it out.  The xp gains are minimal for combat anyhow.
• Bosses require planning
  • They have red HP bars that can take a while to deplete, especially their ability to block
  • Large bosses should be taunted into attacking you by getting closer.  It’s best to counter after a parry/dodge than attack outright.
  • Exception if you have Lightsaber Throw.  There are very few ranged bosses (‘cept some bounty hunters) and keeping your distance will keep you alive.
  • The last boss is at a completely different difficulty level compared to everyone else.
• If you are color blind, you are going to have a bad time.
  • Star Wars was originally white/black but is now red/green.  Bosses attack in red.  The final boss is fought in a RED ROOM.