Story-Related Achievements
Progressing through the compelling narrative of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will naturally unlock a significant portion of the game's achievements. These accolades are awarded for completing key story beats, defeating pivotal boss encounters, and reaching major milestones in Cal Kestis's journey as he evades the Empire and seeks to rebuild the Jedi Order. By focusing on the main campaign, you'll find most of these are acquired organically. However, understanding the specific moments that trigger these achievements can enhance your playthrough and ensure you don't miss any.
Key Story Achievements and Triggering Events
The following table details the achievements tied directly to the main storyline. Note that some achievements are named after iconic Star Wars films, reflecting the progression of Cal's journey.
| Achievement Name | Triggering Event | Details and Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| The Force Is With Me | Complete the tutorial section on Bracca and escape Imperial forces. | This achievement is awarded very early in the game, immediately after Cal Kestis uses his Force abilities to save his friend Prauf from an Imperial Security Droid and subsequently escapes the scrapyard planet of Bracca aboard a freighter. There are no specific strategies required beyond completing the introductory sequence. |
| A New Hope | Arrive on Bogano and meet BD-1 and Cere Junda. | After escaping Bracca, Cal's journey leads him to the planet Bogano. Upon landing and exploring the initial areas, you will encounter the friendly droid BD-1 and later the former Jedi Knight Cere Junda. This marks the true beginning of your quest to find a Holocron containing a list of Force-sensitive children. |
| The Empire Strikes Back | Defeat the Second Sister on Zeffo during your first encounter. | Your first major boss battle occurs on the planet Zeffo. You will confront the formidable Second Sister, one of the Inquisitors hunting down surviving Jedi. This fight is a significant test of your early combat skills and Force abilities. Strategy: Focus on parrying her lightsaber attacks and using Force Slow to create openings for your own strikes. Her attacks are well-telegraphed, so patience is key. |
| Return of the Jedi | Successfully navigate the Tomb of Eilram on Zeffo and acquire a crucial piece of ancient Jedi knowledge. | This achievement is unlocked after completing the Tomb of Eilram on Zeffo. This tomb is a puzzle-heavy area that requires you to use your Force Push and Pull abilities to manipulate the environment, including moving platforms and activating ancient mechanisms. The goal is to retrieve a Holocron. Strategy: Pay close attention to environmental cues and the direction of wind currents, which are crucial for solving the tomb's puzzles. |
| Trust Only in the Force | Learn the Force Push ability. | This fundamental Force power is acquired during the story progression. You'll learn it as part of Cal's training and its use is essential for both combat and environmental puzzles. It allows you to push enemies away and manipulate certain objects. This is typically learned after your initial visit to Zeffo and before or during your journey to Dathomir. |
| The Path of the Jedi | Obtain your lightsaber. | This pivotal achievement is unlocked when Cal Kestis successfully reconstructs and ignites his lightsaber for the first time. This occurs during the story on the planet Bogano, after you have gathered the necessary components and received guidance from Cere Junda. This moment signifies Cal's acceptance of his Jedi heritage and his readiness to fight. |
| Master of the Force | Learn all Jedi abilities. | This achievement requires you to unlock every available Force power and lightsaber skill in the game. This encompasses a wide range of abilities, including Force Slow, Force Push, Force Pull, Force Dash, and various lightsaber combat upgrades. To achieve this, you must progress through the main story, complete side quests that reward skill points, and invest your Skill Points wisely in the skill tree. Strategy: Focus on completing all available Force Echoes and finding all the Meditation Circles to gain extra experience and skill points. Prioritize unlocking abilities that complement your playstyle. |
| Jedi Master | Complete the main story campaign of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. | This is the ultimate story-related achievement, awarded upon the successful completion of the game's main narrative. It signifies the culmination of Cal's journey to find the Holocron and his confrontation with the Galactic Empire. No specific strategy is needed beyond playing through the entire campaign. |
Tips for Unlocking Story Achievements
- Follow the Main Questline: The most direct path to unlocking these achievements is by diligently pursuing the main story objectives. The game clearly marks these with specific icons on your map and datapad.
- Engage with Boss Battles: Most story achievements are intrinsically linked to defeating major antagonists. Ensure you are well-prepared for these encounters by upgrading Cal's abilities and lightsaber at Meditation Circles, and by utilizing effective combat tactics such as parrying, dodging, and strategic use of Force powers.
- Explore Thoroughly: While the main path is clear, sometimes optional exploration can lead to skill points or Force Echoes that are crucial for unlocking the 'Master of the Force' achievement.
- Don't Neglect Force Powers: Many story moments will introduce new Force abilities. practice and integrate these into your combat and puzzle-solving routines, as they are often required to progress.
Post-Game Considerations
Once you have completed the main story and unlocked the 'Jedi Master' achievement, you can continue to play in the game world. This allows you to revisit planets to find any missed collectibles, complete side quests, or hunt for remaining Force Echoes needed for 'Master of the Force'. While story achievements are typically unlocked during the initial playthrough, if you happen to miss one (which is rare for story-tied achievements), you can often reload a save from before the triggering event or, in some cases, utilize chapter select if it becomes available through game updates.