Cal Kestis starts Star Wars Jedi: Survivor already feeling far more capable than he did at the end of Fallen Order. Then the game proceeds to hand him an ever-growing collection of Force abilities that can turn even the nastiest Imperial encounter into something resembling an expensive physics experiment.
Not every Force power deserves equal investment, though. Some are situational, while others become so useful you’ll wonder how you ever survived without them. Whether you’re tackling Grand Master difficulty or simply trying to launch stormtroopers off cliffs for entertainment, these are the Force powers worth prioritising.
10. Confusion
Confusion lets Cal temporarily convert enemies to his side, causing them to attack their allies.
Against weaker Imperial troops it can be entertaining, particularly when an officer suddenly discovers their squad has become less cooperative than expected. Unfortunately, the effect is short-lived and many stronger enemies resist or require expensive upgrades before they can be influenced.
Best uses
- Distracting large enemy groups
- Reducing pressure during difficult encounters
- Creating amusing Imperial civil wars
Pros
- Excellent crowd control
- Requires little direct risk
- Can interrupt aggressive encounters
Cons
- Limited effectiveness against bosses
- Short duration
- Heavy upgrade investment
9. Lift and Slam
Unlocked later in the campaign, Lift suspends enemies helplessly in the air before allowing Cal to throw or slam them into the ground.
Few powers feel more satisfying. Watching heavily armoured Purge Troopers suddenly forget gravity exists never gets old.
Its main drawback is availability. By the time you unlock it, you’ve already developed habits around earlier Force abilities.
Best against
- Shielded enemies
- Multiple melee opponents
- Environmental hazards
8. Force Pull
A classic Jedi ability that remains reliable throughout the game.
Pull drags enemies towards Cal, opening opportunities for instant kills, quick attacks or environmental eliminations.
Small enemies can be dispatched immediately, while ranged units lose the advantage of distance.
Why it stays useful
- Breaks enemy positioning
- Creates instant melee opportunities
- Pairs well with dual sabres
- Excellent throughout the entire campaign
7. Force Push
If Pull brings enemies closer, Push solves the problem in the opposite direction.
Large cliffs become weapons. Narrow bridges become execution devices. Entire squads can disappear with one well-timed blast.
There are surprisingly few games where the terrain is as dangerous as your lightsaber.
Ideal situations
- Cliffside encounters
- Groups of weaker enemies
- Interrupting heavy attacks
6. Jedi Mind Trick Upgrades
Once upgraded, Confusion evolves into something far more tactical.
Influencing stronger enemies creates breathing room during difficult encounters and occasionally results in some wonderfully chaotic battles between Imperial forces.
Watching a DT Sentry Droid suddenly decide its own commander is the real threat never stops being funny.
5. Precision Evade Slow
Technically an extension of Slow, Precision Evade rewards perfectly timed dodges by briefly slowing nearby enemies.
This becomes one of the strongest defensive abilities on higher difficulties, where surviving often depends on reading enemy attack animations perfectly.
Players who master timing will find themselves creating constant openings.
Strengths
- Rewards skilled play
- Excellent against bosses
- Creates safe counterattack windows
4. Force Dash
Although more movement ability than offensive power, Dash completely transforms traversal and combat.
Suddenly Cal feels quicker, more agile and capable of repositioning almost instantly.
Boss fights become noticeably easier once Dash enters the equation.
Why it’s essential
- Escapes dangerous attacks
- Improves exploration
- Makes platforming smoother
- Excellent mobility in combat
3. Force Slow
Returning from Fallen Order, Slow remains one of Cal’s defining abilities.
Stopping enemy attacks for even a moment creates valuable opportunities to heal, reposition or unleash devastating lightsaber combos.
Against fast enemies it can completely change the pace of combat.
Best situations
- Boss encounters
- Large enemy waves
- Healing safely
- Interrupting aggressive attacks
2. Mass Lift and Mass Slam
The upgraded versions transform Cal into an unstoppable battlefield controller.
Instead of targeting individual enemies, entire groups can be suspended before being smashed into the ground simultaneously.
Few abilities deliver this combination of spectacle and effectiveness.
Why it’s so powerful
- Massive crowd control
- Huge area damage
- Creates space instantly
- Looks spectacular
1. Fully Upgraded Force Push
Simple rarely means weak.
By the end of the game, an upgraded Force Push becomes arguably Cal’s strongest overall ability because of its versatility.
It interrupts attacks, creates distance, eliminates enemies via environmental hazards and combines perfectly with nearly every lightsaber stance.
Unlike some flashy late-game powers, Force Push remains useful during almost every encounter from beginning to end.
If you only invest heavily in one Force ability early, this is the safest choice.
Best Force Powers by Playstyle
| Playstyle | Best Power |
|---|---|
| Aggressive melee | Force Pull |
| Defensive | Precision Evade Slow |
| Crowd control | Mass Lift & Slam |
| Environmental kills | Force Push |
| Exploration | Force Dash |
| Boss fights | Force Slow |
| Grand Master difficulty | Force Push + Precision Evade |
Which Skill Tree Should You Upgrade First?
For most players, the best order is:
- Force Push
- Force Pull
- Survival
- Precision Evade upgrades
- Force Dash
- Lift and Slam
- Confusion upgrades
This route provides the strongest balance between survivability, exploration and combat efficiency without wasting valuable skill points early.
Takeaway
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor gives players an impressive collection of Force abilities, but the strongest powers are not always the flashiest. Force Push and Force Pull remain exceptional because they’re useful in almost every encounter, while Precision Evade rewards mastery and Mass Lift turns difficult battles into effortless demonstrations of Jedi superiority.
The best moments often come when these abilities are combined rather than used individually. Pull an enemy forward, launch them into the air, freeze time with Slow, then send them flying off a cliff with Force Push. It may not be the most traditional Jedi philosophy, but it certainly gets the job done.
