Combat Challenges & Practice

For Jedi seeking to hone their skills beyond the main narrative, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order offers dedicated Combat Challenges. These scenarios provide a controlled environment to practice various combat techniques, experiment with different Force powers and lightsaber stances, and test your mastery against waves of enemies. They are an excellent way to prepare for difficult encounters or simply to improve your overall combat proficiency.

Combat Challenges are typically unlocked after progressing through the main story or by finding specific locations on the planets. Once unlocked, they can be accessed from Meditation Points. Each challenge presents a unique set of enemies and objectives, ranging from defeating a specific number of foes to surviving for a set amount of time. Successfully completing these challenges often rewards players with experience points, Skill Points, and sometimes even cosmetic items.

The challenges are desed to push players to their limits, often featuring combinations of enemy types that require strategic thinking and precise execution. For instance, a challenge might pit Cal against a mix of agile melee attackers and ranged troopers, forcing players to prioritize targets, manage their Force meter effectively, and utilize defensive maneuvers like parrying and dodging.

Types of Combat Challenges:

Wave Survival: Defeat successive waves of enemies until a set number is cleared.
Targeted Elimination: Defeat specific enemy types or a particular boss.
Time Trials: Survive for a desated period against relentless attackers.
Skill-Based Challenges: Challenges that may require the use of specific abilities or Force powers.

Practicing in these challenges allows players to become intimately familiar with enemy attack patterns, learn the optimal times to use Force powers, and refine their lightsaber combos. The ability to reallocate Skill Points at Meditation Points before attempting a challenge also allows for experimentation with different character builds. Whether you're aiming to conquer the highest difficulty or simply want to feel more confident in combat, these challenges are an invaluable resource for any aspiring Jedi.