Test your combat prowess in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's Combat Challenges and Battle Grid. Introduced in post-launch updates, these modes offer a way to hone your skills, earn rewards, and experience unique combat scenarios beyond the main story. Whether you're a seasoned Jedi or a Padawan learning the ropes, these challenges provide a fun way to engage with the game's mechanics.
Accessing Combat Challenges
Combat Challenges are accessed through Meditation Circles. Once unlocked, you can select 'Combat Arena' from the Meditation Circle menu. This will transport you to a special area where you can choose from various challenge types.
Types of Combat Challenges
- Training: These are introductory challenges desed to help you practice specific combat techniques or familiarize yourself with new abilities.
- Combat Challenges: These are more traditional wave-based encounters where you face increasing numbers and types of enemies. They are scored based on performance (1-5 stars).
- The Battle Grid: This is a unique mode where you can create custom combat scenarios. You can select the planet, enemy types, and even specific enemy combinations to fight against. This is ideal for practicing against specific enemy types or for creating difficult, unique encounters.
Rewards for Completing Challenges
Successfully completing Combat Challenges and earning stars can unlock various rewards:
- BD-1 Skins: Earning stars contributes to unlocking new cosmetic skins for your droid companion, BD-1. Higher star ratings often unlock more desirable skins.
- Experience Points: While not explicitly stated as XP, successful challenges can be seen as a way to refine your skills, which indirectly aids in progression.
- Bragging Rights: For those who enjoy pushing their limits, achieving high scores and mastering the challenges is its own reward.
Tips for Success in Combat Challenges
- Master the Basics: Ensure you are proficient with parrying, dodging, Force abilities, and basic lightsaber combos.
- Utilize the Environment: In arena challenges, use the terrain to your advantage – push enemies off ledges, use cover, or lure them into traps if available.
- Enemy Prioritization: Learn to identify and prioritize dangerous enemies in mixed waves (e.g., Purge Troopers, Flame Troopers).
- Force Meter Management: Conserve your Force meter for crucial moments, such as using Force Slow to dodge a powerful attack or Force Push to create space.
- Experiment with the Battle Grid: Use the Battle Grid to practice against specific enemy combinations you struggle with in the main game or other challenges.
- Patience is Key: Some challenges can be difficult. Don't be afraid to retry, learn from your mistakes, and adjust your strategy.
The Combat Challenges and Battle Grid offer a fantastic way to extend the life of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and truly master its deep combat system. They provide a focused environment to test your skills and earn unique rewards.