STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHT - JEDI ACADEMY
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LIGHTSABER GUIDE
Version 2.1
written by: Kent Francis
kentf@singnet.com.sg
UPDATES - 26th October 2003
-Added some more information on stances
-Added some more information on sabers
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= GUIDE INFO =
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Basically, this guide teaches you the various lightsaber moves you can do in
the game. It's easier to just print this out and paste it on a wall rather
than switch back and forth.
The moves listed in this faq are important. While not a necessity, they can
make your saber duels easier. You aren not going to gain much from running
towards an enemy and furiously left clicking. Combos, take the enemy by
surprise, giving you the upperhand. Besides, you can also impress your
friends!
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= LIGHTSABERS =
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The lightsabres are a Jedi's best friend. It blocks off laser shots and has
a high damage rating. Personally, I used the sabre for 95% of the game. With
a little skill, luck and experience, you'll never need to touch the firearms.
There are three types of sabers which you can acquire in the game. Only the
standard saber will be available at the beginning. The dual and double-bladed
saber will be unlocked later on.
STANDARD
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The standard saber has the weakest defence capability since you only wield one
saber. However, don't let that put you off. The standard sabre has the most
number of saber moves and combos making it an excellect offensive weapon. I
wouldn't recommend it to beginners though. Switching stances in the middle of
combat can gain you the upper-hand.
DUAL
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Like Anakin Skywalker from Episode II, you wield a lightsaber in each hand.
This is my personal favorite since it does wonders. You can toss a sabre at
an enemy and block off laser shots at the same time. Defensive and offensive
capabilities are tops as well. Bad thing is, it's harder to control and saber
moves are limited. Recommended for beginners.
STAFF
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Darth Maul nuts, this is for you. This is double-bladed lightsaber that the
dark apprentice wielded in Episode I. The staff is great in all areas. Many
moves, great in both defence and offence. Bad thing is, handling the staff is
a bit of a pain. The moves are complex and in addition to swinging the blade,
lots of acrobatics are invovled making this a hazardous, yet powerful weapon.
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= THE MOVES =
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To switch between saber styles, hit the L key. The saber modes can be
identified through thier color on the bottom right corner of your HUD.
Saber style fast and strong have to be acquired in the middle of the game. You
start with the medium stance first. If you change your saber to dual or staff,
the medium stance will be replaced with the moves list for that weapon. If
you turn it to fast or strong, you will wield the standard single saber.
Certain moves require a minimum force requirement so make sure you check the
move details carefully before bombarding me with E-Mails saying they don't
work! Also, a few of them requires perfect timing. Keep practicing.
What's a Jedi without agility? When you combine acrobatics with saber moves,
you are almost unstoppable. Acrobatics always catch enemies by surprise.
Expect to see and hear alot of confusion.
FORCE JUMP
*Force Jump 1
-Jump + any direction
FORCE FLIP
*Force Jump 1
-Jump + tap any direction
ROLL
-Any direction + Crouch
BACKFLIP OFF WALL
*Force Jump 1
-Forward + tap jump
SIDEFLIP OFF WALL
*Force Jump 1
-When next to wall, left / right + tap jump
WALL RUN
*Force Jump 2
-Jump towards wall + Forward + left / right
WALL GRAB JUMP
*Force Jump 3
-Jump in the direction of wall + tap jump + direction of wall
RUN UP WALL + BACKFLIP
*Force Jump 3
-Run towards wall + tap jump + forward + jump
JUMP UP FROM KNOCKDOWN
*Force Jump 1
-When knocked down, hold jump
JUMP KICK FROM KNOCKDOWN
*Force Jump 1
-When knocked down, hold forwards / backwards
ROLL FROM KNOCKDOWN
-When knocked down, hold left / right
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~ SINGLE SABER: FAST ~
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I usually use the fast stance when I'm up against more than two enemies.
Especially if it's the saber wielding disciples of Ragnos. While it may be
offensively weak, the speed makes up for it.
STAB BACK
-Attack + back
LUNGE ATTACK
-Crouch + foward + attack
FORCE PULL IMPALE
*Force Pull 3
-Force Pull + attack
FAST ATTACK KATA
-Attack + alt attack
ATTACK ENEMY ON GROUND
-Jump + forward + attack
CARTWHEEL
*Force Jump 1
Attack + jump + left / right
ROLLING STAB
-Roll + attack
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~ SINGLE SABER: MEDIUM ~
(Default)
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Saber style medium is the basic lightsabre stance. It's fast, powerful and is
recommended throughout most of the missions though in certain areas, a
different stance would be most useful. Recommended for non force using enemies
as well.
FORCE PULL SLASH
*Force Pull 3
-Force Pull + attack
MEDIUM ATTACK KATA
-Attack + alt attack
ATTACK ENEMY ON GROUND
-Jump + forward + attack
CARTWHEEL
*Force Jump 1
-Attack + jump + left / right
ROLLING STAB
-Roll + attack
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~ SINGLE SABER: STRONG ~
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Best used when up against saber wielders. I've found this stance to be the
best as it's swings are powerful and while it may be slow, the strength can
never be doubted.
DUAL SABER FRONT & BACK
-Attack + forward / backward
DUAL SABER LEFT & RIGHT
-Attack + left / right
CARTWHEEL
*Force Jump 1
-Attack + jump + left / right
ROLLING STAB
-Roll + attack
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~ STAFF ~
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STAB BACK
-Attack + back
BACKFLIP ATTACK
-Attack + jump + backward
SABER STAFF TWIRL
-Crouch + forward + attack
ATTACK ENEMY ON GROUND
-Jump + forward + attack
SPINNING KATA
-Attack + alt attack
(when move is finishd, press any direction to roll)
KICK
-Alt attack + direction of enemy
JUMP KICK
-Jump + alt attack
SPLIT KICK
-Alt attack (when enemy is on the left and right)
SPIN KICK
-Alt attack (when enemy surrounds)
FLIP KICK
-Alt kick (when enemy is in front and behind)
BUTTERFLY ATTACK
*Force Jump 1
-Jump + forward / left / right + attack
ROLLING STAB
-Roll + attack
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