Summary
Combat inStar Wars Jedi: Survivorcan be both simple and complicated, depending on what confrontations and missions that players are taking on as Jedi Cal Kestis. While there are plenty of variations that players can configure to help them out in combat, like skill points and lightsaber stances, one of the best ways to heighten players' advantage is to equip the best combat perks.
There are a good amount of perks inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, with a smaller portion relating to combat. These combat-related perks will help Cal push back even harder against the many different enemies that the Jedi will face inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Updated Jun 17, 2025, by Melody MacReady:Star Wars Jedi: Survivor continues to be a beloved RPG set in the iconic universe, challenging players with its expansive worlds and combat system reminiscent of titles like Elden Ring and Bloodborne. Now available on PlayStation Plus, even more newcomers are experiencing its darker storyline along with new gameplay elements, including the perk system. These perks allow players to modify the battlefield—enhancing Cal’s damage or improving his connection to the Force—which can be particularly useful during intense battles. New players may need guidance on which perks to invest in as they grind for upgrades.
14Recuperation
The Force Is Strong With Cal Kestis
Filling up Cal’s Force meter requires attacking enemies, which normally isn’t too hard, but certain situations can force a player to do nothing but run or dodge. As a result, the Recuperation perk can be a nice addition to have after it is unlocked in the High Republic Chamber Of Connection on Koboh.
Cal Kestis can only regenerate one segment of his Force meter naturally, but Recuperation enhances the regeneration so that the minimum Force meter is larger. This way, the player can simply run and evade to get some Force meter, which is helpful during bosses and Legendary enemy fights.
13Elixir
More Health From BD-1 Is Always Accepted
The High Republic protocol droid named Zee provides multiple perks at her store in exchange for the decrypting of datadiscs found all over in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. One perk that is worth purchasing is Elixir, which is an upgrade for both Caland his loyal companion BD-1.
When the player asks BD-1 for a healing stim, the stim will provide health and refill a small amount of Force meter, which can be really helpful in the midst of an intense battle that requires constant swapping between lightsaber and Force-based attacks.
12Ambidexterity
Having A Trusty Blaster And Lightsaber
Certain perks inStar Wars Jedi: Survivorare best used when using a specificone of the five lightsaber stancesin the game.Ambidexterityis ideal for players who favor the Blaster stance, in which Cal Kestis dual wields a blaster pistol and a lightsaber for a mix of short-range and long-range attacks.
With the Ambidexterity perk equipped, shooting targets temporarily increases lightsaber damage. So, if a player masters the art of following up a blaster shot with a series of lightsaber attacks, even the strongest damage sponge enemies can be taken down.
11Persistence
More Options For Healing Cal In Battle
Early on, the amount of healing stims that BD-1 carries is small, so having thePersistenceperk can help in some of the more devastating fights. It can be easy to run out of stims, especially if someone isnot used to the Souls-like combatofStar Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Persistence passively grants Cal Kestis a small amount of health every time an enemy is slain. This is most helpful if one strong enemy is supported by a legion of weaker enemies, allowing the player to keep Cal alive by shifting focus onto them for emergency health.
10Perplexity
Jedi Mind Tricks Are Even Stronger
Though Force Confusion is a controversial combat option inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, the Force power still stands relatively powerful in specific situations.Perplexityis a perk inStar Wars Jedi: Survivorthat can help increase the power of Confusion.
Equipping Perplexity on Cal, which will take up two perk slots, will allow enemies that are under the influence of Confusion to deal more damage to other enemies. This can help make Confusion a much better crowd-control option for players.
9Shatter
Take Out Enemy Shields Faster
Shatteris a great perk for those players that tend to play more aggressive and overpower enemies inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. To retrieve Shatter, players will need to locate anddefeat the legendary Rancoron Koboh. The Shatter perk will cost two perk slots for players looking to equip it.
When equipped, the Shatter perk allows players to be able to deal a lot more damage to enemies' block meters, which will inevitably allow Cal to, like its namesake, shatter through defense a lot more often. This can help players take out enemies much quicker as some feature a large amount of shielding and defense.
8Resilience
Cal Can Block More Enemy Attacks
Being one of the first perks that players will obtain when journeying through Koboh,Resilienceis one of the best combat perks that players can equip. Resilience will also only cost players one perk slot, meaning that it pairs well with several other perks.
When Cal has equipped the Resilience perk, his block meter will be strengthened, meaning the Jedi can block more attacks with his lightsaber. This is a big help when there are a lot of ranged opponents constantly shooting at Cal.
7Equilibrium
The Force Is Not For Attacking, But It Can Help
Equilibriumis one of the easiest and the best perks that players can obtain inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor. All they need to do is visit Zee and purchase the Equilibrium perk for five datadiscs. Equilibrium will need a hefty three perk slots for players to equip the perk, but it is well worth it.
That is because with Equilibrium equipped, players using a Force attack will have their next lightsaber attack boosted. This can help open up versatile combos utilizing both the Forceand Cal Kestis' fully customizable lightsaber, which will put out heightened damage.
6Fortitude
Lightsabers Can Slice Through Almost Anything
Fortitude is arguably the very best perk for players who love engaging in lightsaber combat. To equip the Fortitude perk, players will need four perk slots. Once equipped, all of Cal’s lightsaber damage will be increased, meaning that the Jedi will be able to take out enemies with more ease.
The only downside to this perk is that all of Cal’s incoming damage will also be increased, meaning enemies may have an easier time taking out the Jedi. But, pros will have no problem avoiding enemy attacks. Additionally, extra lightsaber damage is always a bonus for those who want to indulge their Jedi power fantasy.
5Centered
Even BD-1 Can Help In A Fight
Sometimes enemies can easily overwhelm the player, and that’s why players need to create some breathing room so that they have a chance to heal.Centeredis a perk that will help increase the number of options that Cal has when it comes time for him to heal up.
When equipped with two perk slots, the Centered perk will stagger enemies in a small radius around Cal whenever he uses a healing stim. Additionally, Cal can endure a single hit while healing without being interrupted or knocked out of the animation.
