Star Wars KOTOR Remake Wiki: Lightsaber Crystals, Force Powers, Influence & Star Map Guide
Complete KOTOR Remake wiki covering lightsaber crystals, Force powers, influence system, and star map locations. Essential tips for both new and returning players.
**Key Takeaways**
Lightsaber crystals in the KOTOR Remake offer unique stat bonuses—the Mantle of the Force crystal, for example, adds +3 to all attributes, making it a top-tier choice for any build.
Force powers are divided into three schools: Light Side, Dark Side, and Neutral. Mastering the influence system with companions can unlock exclusive alignment-based abilities.
Star maps are hidden across five planets: Dantooine, Tatooine, Kashyyyk, Manaan, and Korriban. Their order doesn’t matter, but tackling Korriban early (level 10+) can be brutal.
Influence with companions like Carth Onasi or Bastila Shan directly affects their combat performance and story outcomes—low influence may lead to betrayals or missed dialogue options.
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**Mantle of the Force**: Found on the Unknown World (Lehon), it’s the best all-rounder. +3 Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. Ideal for Jedi Consulars or Guardians who want balanced boosts.
**Heart of the Guardian**: Also on Lehon, this crystal gives +2 to all attributes and +1 to attack. Pair it with Mantle for a massive stat boost—though you can only equip one per saber.
**Solari Crystal**: +1–3 damage vs. Dark Side enemies. Found on Dantooine’s crystal cave. Great early-game choice for Light Side players.
**Upari Crystal**: +2–4 damage and +1 attack. Dropped by the Rancor on Tatooine. Solid mid-game pick.
**Sigil Crystal**: +5 damage but -2 attack. Risky but rewarding for high-Dex builds.
**Comparison Table: Top Lightsaber Crystals**
| Crystal | Location | Bonus | Best For |
|---------|----------|-------|----------|
| Mantle of the Force | Lehon (Unknown World) | +3 all attributes | Any build, late-game |
| Heart of the Guardian | Lehon (Unknown World) | +2 all attributes, +1 attack | Dual-wielding |
| Solari | Dantooine Crystal Cave | +1–3 vs Dark Side | Light Side early-game |
| Upari | Tatooine (Rancor) | +2–4 damage, +1 attack | Mid-game Guardians |
**Pro tip**: Save your game before opening the crystal cave on Dantooine—you can reload to get a Solari or a different random crystal.
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**Light Side**: Heal, Stasis Field, Force Immunity, and Cure. The best crowd control is Stasis Field—it freezes multiple enemies for 12 seconds, letting you pick them off. Heal is essential for any non-Force-sensitive party members.
**Dark Side**: Force Lightning, Death Field, Drain Life, and Force Storm. Force Storm is the ultimate AoE—deals up to 8d20 damage to all enemies in range. Drain Life heals you for half the damage dealt, making it a sustain tool.
**Neutral**: Force Push, Whirlwind, and Throw Lightsaber. Throw Lightsaber is underrated—it does 2d10 damage per hit and can be used while kiting enemies.
**Alignment matters**: Using Light Side powers with high Dark Side alignment reduces their effectiveness by 50%. The same applies to Dark Side powers on Light Side characters. Stick to one alignment for maximum power.
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**+2 Influence**: Agreeing with a companion’s core beliefs. Carth respects selfless acts; Mission loves when you defend her.
**-1 Influence**: Disagreeing mildly. A neutral reply may drop influence.
**-5 Influence**: Directly opposing their values. Insulting Bastila’s Jedi teachings early on can tank your relationship fast.
**Key thresholds**:
**75+ Influence**: Companion gains +2 to all skills and unlocks their personal quest. Carth will reveal his son’s fate.
**25- Influence**: Companion suffers -2 to all skills and may leave the party permanently. Juhani can turn hostile if you push her too far.
**Practical example**: During Bastila’s conversation about the Star Forge, choosing “The Force guides us all” gives +2 Light Side influence. Choosing “The Dark Side is stronger” gives -3 Light Side influence but +3 Dark Side influence. Pick based on your alignment.
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Star Map Locations: A Complete Walkthrough
The Remake doesn’t change map placements, but enemy difficulty varies wildly. Here’s the order I recommend:
1. **Dantooine** (Level 5–7): The star map is in the Crystal Cave. Enemies are low-level Mandalorians and Kath hounds. Bring a healer.
2. **Tatooine** (Level 8–10): Inside the Sand People enclosure. You’ll need to sneak through their camp or fight waves. The Rancor is a tough solo fight—use grenades.
3. **Kashyyyk** (Level 10–12): In the Shadowlands, guarded by Terentateks (level 14). Stock up on medpacs and use Force Resistance.
4. **Manaan** (Level 12–14): Underwater in the Hrakert Rift. The sharks (Firaxa) hit hard—use sonic weapons.
5. **Korriban** (Level 14–16): Inside the Sith Academy’s tomb. Expect Dark Jedi and traps. Save before entering.
**Note**: You can skip the order entirely. If you go to Korriban at level 8, expect to die repeatedly. The Remake’s AI is smarter—enemies use flanking and grenades.
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