As the game progresses, Kyle becomes affiliated with the Force and has the option of developing new powers as they become available. There are three groups of powers: Neutral, Light Side and Dark Side.
By default, the game doesn't assign Light or Dark Side powers to a hotkey; they're used by selecting them in the power inventory and pressing the F key.
Powers can be grouped into one of the following categories: instant, ongoing or target effect.
Instant effect powers are powers whose effects are immediate. The player hits the key and the power is cast, but it has no lasting effects. This category includes Jump, Heal, Absorb and Destruction.
Ongoing effect powers are those who are cast and remain active for a period of time, or powers that require a key to be held in order for the effect to continue. This category includes Speed, Seeing, Persuasion, Protection, Grip, Lightning and Deadly Sight.
Target effect powers, simply put, target an individual/item and interact specifically with them/it. The player must hold the key until the target is acquired, and then release the key to cast the power. This category includes Pull, Throw and Blinding.
The more developed Kyle's powers become, the more total Force energy he accumulates. The Force energy meter is located in the right-hand HUD underneath the ammo display. The player can increase the rank of powers by assigning stars to them. Powers themselves can only be developed between levels.
The end of level 11 marks the bifurcation of the Force path into light and dark. It is possible to develop both light and dark powers simultaneously, but remaining true to one side or the other unlocks a secret fifth power. To develop Force powers, simply click on the power's icon. The number of stars assigned to a power determines its rank (1-4). The higher the rank, the greater the effects and/or duration of the power.
If you assigned more stars to a power than you wanted to, simply click Reset and start again. The reset function only applies to powers that were modified in the current development session.
The slider at the bottom of the screen displays the player's general tendency toward the light or dark side. Even before Kyle chooses the light or dark path, the slider will move according to actions performed in-game. However, the slider's position has no bearing on the side of the Force Kyle can choose later on.
As missions are completed, Jedi rank increases and more powers are unlocked. Each rank also increases maximum Force energy.
| Jedi rank | Maximum Force | Regeneration | Stars (Multiplayer) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Uninitiated | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | Initiate | 50 | 0.5 / s | 3 | |
| 2 | Learner | 100 | 1.0 / s | 6 | |
| 3 | Apprentice | 150 | 1.5 / s | 9 | |
| 4 | Journeyman | 200 | 2.0 / s | 12 | |
| 5 | Charge | 250 | 2.5 / s | 15 | |
| 6 | Disciple | 300 | 3.0 / s | 18 | |
| 7 | Jedi Master | Primarch | 350 | 3.5 / s | 21 |
| 8 | Jedi Lord | Dark Lord | 400 | 4.0 / s | 24 |
Once spent, 1% maximum Force is regenerated per second, so it always takes 100 seconds to regenerate from 0 to maximum Force.
Neutral[edit]
Speed[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 20 | |||
| Seconds | 8 | 11 | 13 | 16 |
Unlocked after completing mission 3, this power allows the player to move faster for a short time.
Jump[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 20 | |||
Unlocked after completing mission 6, this power allows the player to jump higher than normal; jump height is determined by the length of time the player holds the Jump key. Tap the key to jump the highest, or hold it for a more controlled jump.
Pull[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 20 | |||
Unlocked after completing mission 7, this power can pull weapons other than lightsabers out of enemy hands, and it can pull distant items closer.
Seeing[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 30 | |||
| Seconds | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| Map view | + Characters | + Objects | + Projectiles | |
Unlocked after completing mission 9, this power allows the player to see better in dimly-lit areas. It can also reveal destructible walls, enemies using Persuasion and the location of characters and items on the overlay map.
Light Side[edit]
Heal[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 200 | |||
| Health restored | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 |
Unlocked after completing mission 11, this power can restore some health.
Persuasion[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 250 | |||
| Seconds | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
Unlocked after completing mission 13, this power turns the player invisible for a short time.
Blinding[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 100 | |||
| Seconds | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
Unlocked after completing mission 14 and remaining true to the Light Side, this power blinds the target for a short time. Be aware that when cast on a Jedi, this causes them to begin swinging their lightsaber frantically.
Absorb[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 200 | |||
| Force damage absorbed | 25% | 50% | 75% | 100% |
| Seconds | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
Unlocked after completing mission 16 and remaining true to the Light Side, this power absorbs a percentage of Force power damage (like that of Lightning and Destruction) and converts it to Force energy.
Protection[edit]
Unlocked after completing mission 14 and remaining true to the Light Side after assigning at least one Star to Light Side powers and none to Dark Side powers, this power casts a protective shell around the player, totally impervious to any type of attack. It costs up to 300 Force for 50 seconds.
Dark Side[edit]
Throw[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 30 | |||
Unlocked after completing mission 11, this power hurls any nearby debris at the target. Debris includes large rocks, pieces of metal or small metal boxes (it will move if bumped).
Grip[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 50 | |||
| Seconds | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Damage / s | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
| Maximum | 8 | 24 | 48 | 80 |
Unlocked after completing mission 13, this power chokes the target as long as there's no obstruction between user and target. However, only one target can be gripped at a time.
Lightning[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 |
Unlocked after completing mission 14 and being seduced by the Dark Side, this power electrocutes the target as long as the control is held and enough Force energy remains to use it.
Destruction[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 200 | |||
| Damage | 35 | 50 | 65 | 80 |
Unlocked after completing mission 16 and being seduced by the Dark Side, this power casts a large, deadly burst of Force energy in whatever direction the player is facing.
Deadly Sight[edit]
| Stars | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force cost | 300 | |||
Unlocked after completing mission 14 and being seduced by the Dark Side after assigning at least one Star to Dark Side powers and none to Light Side powers, this power burns enemies where they stand for 7 seconds. It doesn't need to be targeted and affects all enemies within radius and line of sight.