Lightsabers. They are an elegant weapon for a more civilized era, according to a manipulative hermit in the desert. They are also one of the main drivers to keep playing Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 or KOTOR 2, as it is also called. Because no one wants a clumsy or random blaster. So uncivilized.
Granted, you can’t just hit a crystal in a glow stick and call it a lightsaber, even in KOTOR 2. Players want to have the best lightsaber updates or upgrades they can get, whether they are Sith or Jedi. There are five upgrade or component slots in KOTOR 2s cool lightsabers; make sure to prioritize slot in these upgrades.
7 Ultimate diatium energy cell for overall damage
For lightsabers, damage is the best upgrade modifier. That’s because players can easily make up for their defenses with other gear. And besides, the best defense is a good offense. A no-nonsense cell upgrade or lightsaber component such as the Ultimate Diatium Energy Cell is always welcome.
It’s perfect for all situations, although the lack of specialization can do the overall damage to specific enemies. Still, damage that doesn’t rely too much on a dice roll range will always have a better average output compared to others. So if players don’t want to worry about their setup and want to charge head-on without much planning, this cell is ideal.
6 Superior energy cell for droids
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+2 Ion damage
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+1-12 Droid Damage
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+1-6 Critical Damage
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Lock: cell
That said, some enemies can be tricky for an all-around setup. Certain levels in KOTOR 2 could favor certain types of enemies. Droids are some of the toughest types of enemies here as they tend to be tough. So if players want to ship these cans quickly, a Superior Energy Cell would be the superior choice.
Not only does it deal bonus damage to enemy droids, but also some significant damage increases to the player’s critical damage. Players can even choose to use it as an all-around lightsaber, and they won’t lose much in terms of damage. The Ion bonus and the Critical Damage increase compensate quite well.
5 Telgorn Jolt III cell for electrical damage
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+1-8 Electrical damage
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Lock: cell
Electrical damage is not only good against droids, but also against many other targets. Granted, players will have to experiment with which targets certain resistances have. But since Force Lightning also in KOTOR 2this one is a good combination for those who have followed the Sith path.
Or it could also be a good option for players who have gone Jedi without Wisdom and envy the Sith’s Force Lightning abilities. The thing about different types of damage in KOTOR 2 is that they don’t matter much, barring certain resistances, so players can’t go wrong with this robust lightsaber cell.
4 Ultima-Pearl Crystal for Critical Damage
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+2 Damage
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+3 Attack
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+1-6 Critical Damage
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Lock: crystal
This is a crystal, and it’s a good thing there are two crystal slots to make a lightsaber in KOTOR 2. Because the Ultima-Pearl Crystal is one of the best options when it comes to lightsaber upgrades. The damage bonuses may be small, but they all add up to quite a few.
The Ultima-Pearl is best for lightsaber users who value critical attacks and damage above all else. The increase in attacks and damage is just a bonus that can add well to the base multiplier for the critical damage. In any case, always reserve a slot in the lightsaber for these kinds of upgrades.
3 Barab ore ingot crystal for fire damage
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+2-12 Fire damage
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Lock: crystal
Fire damage is always a welcome element and attack improvements in RPGs, and KOTOR 2 is no exception. It builds on the Aurora engine Dungeons and Dragons roots, meaning different types of damage are always welcome. If players want, they can even mix and match this crystal with another elemental damage type.
That should result in a well-rounded lightsaber that can withstand most threats. Either way, fire damage has its own reputation in RPGs. In addition, the range of fire damage introduced by this crystal is quite astounding. With a maximum of 12, players can deal good average damage here, assuming they’re not unlucky with the attack throw.
2 Upari crystal for general damage
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+1-8 Damage
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+3 Attack
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Lock: crystal
The Upari Crystal can be a good alternative to the Ultimate Diatium Energy Cell. While the latter focuses on a flat damage increase that doesn’t rely much on the attack roll, the Upari Crystal offers an all-or-nothing opportunity. The average damage here is four or five, which isn’t much lower compared to the Ultimate Diatium Energy Cell.
The best part is that players don’t have to put themselves in a dilemma as they can use this with the Ultimate Diatium Energy Cell. This combination can and will result in solid and reliable numbers, which is always an advantage in games with combat systems like KOTOR 2. Expect a more consistent damage output with this type of clutch.
1 Ponite energy damage lens
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+1 attack bonus
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+2-12 Energy Damage
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Slot: Lens
Last but not least, there is something that can work just as well as increasing a physical damage. The Ponite lens thankfully takes up the lens slot in the lightsaber, allowing players to further increase their total damage output. This one specializes in energy damage, which can also act as a decent all-round damage type.
Combined with the other elements above, players may no longer have to worry about certain enemy resistances. This can serve as a good type of backup damage for a lightsaber. If not, it will surely bring you some impressive numbers and better accuracy thanks to the increase in attack bonus. Don’t forget this when installing a lightsaber KOTOR 2.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 is now available for PC, macOS, Linux, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
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