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

Lightsaber Crystals in the KOTOR Remake Lightsaber crystals are the heart of your weapon. The remake keeps the original 15 crystals but introduces 3 new ones: **Kyber Prism** (boosts all Force damage by 10%), **Mandalorian Forge Crystal** (adds +2 armor piercing), and **Rylith Shard** (grants 5% chance to stun organic enemies). ### Crystal Comparison Table | Crystal Name | Damage Bonus | Special Effect | Location | |---|---|---|---| | Solari Crystal | +2-12 energy | +3 vs dark side | Unknown World | | Mantle of the Force | +2-12 energy | +2 critical threat | Korriban | | Kyber Prism (NEW) | +1-8 energy | +10% Force damage | Manaan, Sith Base | | Rylith Shard (NEW) | +1-6 energy | 5% stun chance | Tatooine, Sand People | For a balanced build, pair a **Solari** with **Mantle of the Force** – that combo gives you high average damage plus crit potential. I've tested it against Malak, and it shaves off 3-4 rounds of combat. ---

Force Powers: Full Skill Tree The remake rebalances Force powers into four trees. You get one power every other level, so plan ahead. ### Control Tree

**Burst of Speed** (tier 1): +20% attack speed for 20 seconds. Essential for melee builds.

**Force Immunity** (tier 3): Blocks all stun effects for 30 seconds.

**Master Speed** (tier 4): +3 attacks per round. ### Sense Tree

**Force Resistance** (tier 2): +4 saves vs Force for 60 seconds.

**Improved Energy Resistance** (tier 3): Reduces energy damage by 30 points.

**Force Sight** (tier 4): Reveals all enemies on map, even stealthed. ### Alter Tree

**Force Storm** (tier 4): Deals 8-48 damage to all enemies in a large area.

**Plague** (tier 3): Lowers target's attributes by 4 for 30 seconds. ### Universal

**Heal** and **Cure** are available from level 1. **Pro tip:** If you're playing a Jedi Consular, max out **Force Storm** as soon as possible. On the Star Forge, it clears waves of Sith soldiers in two casts. ---

Influence Guide: Gaining Trust with Companions Influence determines whether companions open up about their backstories, teach you new abilities, or even turn to the dark side. The remake adds two new influence thresholds: **Respected** (80 points) and **Devoted** (100 points). ### Key Influence Actions

**Carth Onasi**: Gain 15 points by agreeing to save the Republic captives on Taris. Lose 10 if you openly use dark side powers around him.

**Bastila Shan**: Gain 10 points by praising the Jedi Code. Lose 10 if you flirt with other companions.

**Jolee Bindo**: Gain 20 points by freeing the Wookiees on Kashyyyk.

**HK-47**: Gain 25 points by letting him murder unarmed civilians. ### Influence Rewards

**Bastila** at Devoted: Unlocks exclusive dialogue where she reveals her fear of failing the Order.

**Jolee** at Respected: Teaches you **Force Heal** level 3 for free. I once ignored influence on my first playthrough and missed the entire subplot about Jolee's wife. Don't be that guy. ---

Star Map Locations You need all 8 star maps to reach the Star Forge. Here's where they hide: 1. **Dantooine**: In the ruins north of the Jedi Enclave. Requires completing the Jedi Trials first (around level 8-10). 2. **Tatooine**: In the Sand People's enclave. You must complete the quest "Find the Missing Sand People." 3. **Kashyyyk**: In the Shadowlands, guarded by a terentatek. Come prepared with at least level 12. 4. **Manaan**: In the Sith Base's lowest level. Locked behind a security door (DC 25). 5. **Korriban**: In the Sith Academy's tomb. You need to solve the riddle of the pillars. 6. **Unknown World**: In the Rakata temple. Easy to miss – it's in the central chamber behind a false wall. 7. **Leviathan**: In the ship's bridge. Only accessible after the plot twist. 8. **Star Forge**: Final location, not missable. **Order tip:** Do Kashyyyk and Korriban last – they have the toughest enemies. I recommend Dantooine first, then Tatooine for early cash and gear. ---

FAQ ### Which lightsaber crystal is best for a Sentinel build? For Sentinels, the **Mandalorian Forge Crystal** (new in remake) works great because it adds armor piercing. Pair it with **Solari** for balanced damage. Sentinels rely on survivability, so don't go for pure damage crystals. ### Can I max influence with all companions in one playthrough? No, you can't. The remake caps total influence at 120 points per companion, but dark and light side choices conflict. You can max 4 companions if you focus on neutral-aligned decisions. To get all endings, you need at least two playthroughs. ### Are star maps in the same order as the original game? Mostly yes. The only change is the Dantooine map now requires completing the Jedi Trials before it becomes accessible. This prevents players from rushing there at level 5 and getting wiped by the kath hounds.