Star Wars KOTOR Remake Wiki: Crystals, Powers, Influence & Maps

Lightsaber Crystals in the KOTOR Remake The original KOTOR had 13 lightsaber crystals (excluding the unique Heart of the Guardian and Mantle of the Force). The Remake keeps this number but adds **5 new crystals** found in optional side quests. The stats remain largely the same, but drop rates have been adjusted—no more farming the same crate on Manaan for a rare crystal. **Crystal types and where to find them:** | Crystal | Color | Bonus Stats | Location (Original) | Remake Changes | |---------|-------|-------------|---------------------|----------------| | Solari | White | +3 WIS, +3 CHA | Dantooine, Jedi Enclave vault | Now requires Influence 40 with Vandar to unlock | | Opila | Yellow | +2 STR | Yavin Station, Suvam Tan | Moved to Korriban, tomb of Naga Sadow | | Damind | Blue | +2 DEX | Manaan, Republic Embassy | Still in same locker, but now locked (Security 10) | | Sigil | Purple | +3 INT, +3 CHA | Korriban, Sith Academy | No change | | Krayt Dragon Pearl | White (unique) | +3 STR, +2 WIS | Tatooine, Krayt Dragon nest | Now requires defeating a mini-boss Krayt Dragon (level 15+) | **My take:** The Krayt Dragon Pearl was absurdly overpowered in the original (+5 STR). The Remake caps it at +3 STR but adds +2 WIS, making it more balanced for Jedi Consulars. Good change. ---

Force Powers: What Changed The Remake rebalances the Force powers tree. The original had clear winners (Force Wave, Force Storm) and losers (Throw Lightsaber, Stasis Field). Here’s what’s different: **Top-tier powers now:**

**Force Wave** (Universal): Still great, but cooldown increased from 6 seconds to 9 seconds

**Force Storm** (Dark Side): Damage reduced by 20%, but now hits all enemies in a large radius

**Force Heal** (Light Side): Now removes poison and disease effects (it didn’t before)

**Force Speed** (Universal): Duration increased from 30 seconds to 45 seconds **Powers that got buffed:**

**Throw Lightsaber** (Universal): Base damage doubled. It’s actually useful now for ranged combat

**Stasis Field** (Light Side): Duration increased from 6 seconds to 12 seconds against non-boss enemies

**Drain Life** (Dark Side): Now heals 50% of damage dealt (was 25%) **Powers that got nerfed:**

**Force Kill** (Dark Side): Damage reduced by 30%. It was a one-shot kill machine in the original

**Master Valor** (Light Side): Stat bonus reduced from +5 to +3. Still good, but not broken **New powers in the Remake:**

**Force Projection** (Universal, level 18): Create a decoy that draws enemy fire for 10 seconds

**Force Resist** (Light Side, level 14): Grants immunity to stun effects for 20 seconds ---

Influence Guide: The Hidden System Made Visible The original KOTOR had an influence system that affected companion alignment and romance options. The Remake makes it explicit: you can now see your influence score with each companion in the journal (0–100 scale). **Key influence thresholds:**

**0–25:** Companion dislikes you (negative dialogue options, hidden stat penalties)

**26–50:** Neutral (no bonuses or penalties)

**51–75:** Friendly (unlock special dialogue, minor stat bonuses)

**76–100:** Devoted (unlock companion quests, full stat bonuses, romance options) **How to gain influence fast:**

**Carth Onasi:** Agree with his moral choices, save the Republic soldiers on Taris

**Bastila Shan:** Use Light Side dialogue, complete her personal quest on Dantooine

**Juhani:** Show compassion, help her overcome her past (requires multiple conversations)

**Jolee Bindo:** Use sarcastic but not evil dialogue, agree to help the innocent

**Canderous Ordo:** Show respect for Mandalorian culture, fight tough enemies

**HK-47:** Use Dark Side dialogue, let him kill organics

**T3-M4:** Use computer spikes, repair droids **Pro tip:** You can max influence with all companions in one playthrough if you save side quests for the right companions. For example, bring Juhani to the Grove on Kashyyyk for +15 influence. ---

Star Map Locations: No Surprises, But Better Pathfinding The Remake keeps the same eight star maps from the original game. The locations are identical, but the game now marks them on the galaxy map once you’ve received the quest from the Jedi Council. **Star map checklist:** 1. **Dantooine** – In the ruins southeast of the Enclave. No combat required, but a puzzle to unlock the door 2. **Tatooine** – In the Czerka mining facility, after defeating the Sand People chieftain 3. **Kashyyyk** – In the Shadowlands, after navigating the tree village and defeating the terentatek 4. **Manaan** – In the underwater Hrakert Rift station, after dealing with the Selkath 5. **Korriban** – In the Sith Academy, after finding the map in the tomb of Naga Sadow 6. **Yavin Station** (Remake exclusive) – Optional star map in Suvam Tan’s shop after completing his fetch quest 7. **Leviathan** – On the bridge, after the ambush by Saul Karath 8. **Star Forge** – In the core of the station, during the final assault **Remake improvements:**

The Manaan star map no longer requires the pressure suit minigame (it’s now a cutscene)

The Kashyyyk star map has a new shortcut: a rope bridge you can repair with Security 12

The Korriban star map now has a secret room with a unique lightsaber crystal (Opila, see above) ---

FAQ **1. Can I use the same save file from the original KOTOR in the Remake?** No. The Remake uses a new engine and save format. However, you can import your character’s alignment and class choices from a save file by using the “Legacy Import” feature, which gives you a starting stat bonus based on your original playthrough. **2. Are there any new game-breaking bugs I should know about?** The Remake has a known bug on the Manaan star map where the elevator to the Hrakert Rift station sometimes doesn’t appear. The workaround is to save before entering the station and reload if the elevator is missing. The devs have promised a patch by the end of the month. **3. What’s the best class for a first playthrough in the Remake?** If you want to see all content, start as a Soldier (high HP, good with blasters) and convert to Jedi Guardian at level 8. This gives you the most feats and lets you use heavy armor until you unlock Jedi powers. For a pure Force user, start as a Scout and convert to Jedi Consular at level 5. Avoid the Scoundrel for your first run—the sneak attack bonus is hard to trigger without influence with companions.