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Basic Controls & Movement — Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Guide
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Basic Controls & Movement — Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Guide

Learn the essential controls and movement mechanics for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Master lightsaber combat, Force powers, and exploration to become a Jedi.

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Basic Controls & Movement — Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Guide

Learn the essential controls and movement mechanics for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Master lightsaber combat, Force powers, and exploration to become a Jedi.

This guide covers the basic controls and movement mechanics for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Understanding these fundamentals is key to mastering combat, navigating the environment, and utilizing your Force abilities effectively.

Controls Overview:

ActionDefault Button/Key
MovementLeft Stick (Controller) / WASD (Keyboard)
Camera ControlRight Stick (Controller) / Mouse (Keyboard)
JumpA (Xbox) / X (PlayStation) / Spacebar (Keyboard)
Dodge/EvadeB (Xbox) / Circle (PlayStation) / Left Ctrl (Keyboard)
Lightsaber Attack (Light)X (Xbox) / Square (PlayStation) / Left Mouse Button (Keyboard)
Lightsaber Attack (Heavy)Y (Xbox) / Triangle (PlayStation) / Right Mouse Button (Keyboard)
Block/ParryLT (Xbox) / L2 (PlayStation) / Right Mouse Button (Keyboard)
Force Push/PullRT (Xbox) / R2 (PlayStation) / F (Keyboard)
Force SlowLB (Xbox) / L1 (PlayStation) / Q (Keyboard)
Force Ability (e.g., Push, Pull, Slow)Hold RT/R2/F, then press corresponding ability button
Interact/Pick UpA (Xbox) / X (PlayStation) / E (Keyboard)
Holster WeaponClick Right Stick (Controller) / C (Keyboard)
Open Menu/PauseStart/Menu (Controller) / Esc (Keyboard)
Focus/AimLB (Xbox) / L1 (PlayStation) / Right Mouse Button (Keyboard)

Movement and Exploration:

  • Use the left stick or WASD keys to move Cal Kestis around the environment.
  • The right stick or mouse controls the camera, allowing you to look around.
  • Jump using the designated button to traverse gaps and reach higher platforms.
  • Dodge incoming attacks with the dodge button to avoid damage.
  • Certain areas may require specific Force abilities or unlocked skills to access, adhering to a Metroidvania-style progression.

Combat Mechanics:

  • Engage enemies using a combination of light and heavy lightsaber attacks.
  • Time your blocks and parries to deflect enemy attacks and create openings.
  • Utilize Force powers such as Push and Pull to manipulate enemies and the environment.
  • Force Slow can be used to briefly halt enemies or environmental hazards.
  • Conserve your Force energy, which is replenished at meditation circles or through specific actions.

Meditation Circles:

  • Meditation circles serve as checkpoints where you can save your progress.
  • Resting at a meditation circle replenishes health, Force energy, and healing stims, but respawns all enemies.
  • This is also where you can spend Skill Points to unlock and upgrade abilities in the skill tree.

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