Luke has also dude wielded in the past (legends) specifically against lightsaber whips. He also uses a shorter offhand blade, and I believe may have been an inspiration behind Ashoka’s blades.
Another note for this combo is if you are foghting a strong opponent, if you start with dual and use its special parry, let that connect, immediately switch to staff and use vortex dive it absolutely deletes their block meter and you can almost lock them into that cycle until dead
I agree 100% but i just really enjoy playing with the blaster. Im having a hard time deciding which one to prioritize with dual wield. It sucks we can't switch between all of them...
Great video. I agree with pretty much everything you said here. Out of every staance pairing i've tried, the Saber Staff and the Dual wield stance go together better than any of the rest.
If I remember correctly, the shorter length lightsaber was inspired by European Fencers who used what is called a parring dagger in their off hand and it was a weapon but its primary purpose was to catch an opponent's blade in its hilt which could then be pulled out of their hand with a twist of the wrist since the dagger offered a lot of leverage for a small weapon. I would love to see a lightsaber equivalent at some point.
Dual Stance for speed, and the satisfaction of parrying anything whenever you want. A blaster stance for excellent damage at range and mid range as well as a solid defense. The Blaster damage perk actually makes blaster combat viable. But combinations of all the stances work well. The only weaknesses are the ones you allow.
Dual Blades and Blaster stance have been my favorite, blaster stance is lethal you can swing and than shoot right after doing some damage, and dual sabers is just untouchable you’re so fast and you can parry even quicker
This is my main way of playing, I find if fun not overly challenging, sometimes getting amazing finishers with crossguard stance, just the best in my opinion
This is what I've been playing on my first playthrough these last few weeks. Love the way the guard looks and how well you can weave big damage combos by switching between both
This was my preferred stance combination for most of the game. However, I sometimes switched to cross guard and blaster stances in certain situations. For example, the blaster stance helped me clear Oggdo Bogdo + Spawn of Oggdo challenge, as well as the two rancors challenge. Meanwhile, the cross guard is top notch for dealing with those mallet wielding Bedlam Raiders. But these are exceptional instances. Most of the time, dual wield + double blade just demolish everything.
Your intro was hilarious. Instant subcriber. This is my favorite already, it's exhausting being right all the time, isn't it. (No question mark, because that's not a question) lol
Alot of people actually think that Crossguard and blaster pair up because it deals with crowds when paired with the ricochet perk and the Crossguard for bosses
This is the stance combo I used in my first playthrough only because the animations looked so cool in the gameplay videos. Im trying blaster and crossguard for new game plus but its no where near as fun. I can’t play as aggressively
I prefer double bladed and blaster. Blaster can be used with certain perks like marksman to become incredibly powerful for one-on-one targets (FAR more effective than dual wielding) and can counter red attacks with the blaster parry ability, and the double bladed can handle multiple enemies well and can counter droidekas and gattling gun stormtroopers.
Just started playing the game thanks for the conformation! Its litterally so sinple. If there is one person dual wield, if there are 2 people double bladed.
Well you're wrong! The single blade stance is the absolute best stance simply because it has no weaknesses you just have to know how to use it. Then to pair single stance with the blaster stance only gives you more options. Dual and saber staff are for button mashers.
Man I agree 100%, people hate on the single blade but it's my favorite. It's dash strike and lunge are very powerful. I use it against bossed and groups. Although I'm trying incorporate blaster stance for the point blank
Blaster sucks. Even for distance it's bad because you can't free aim, you have to lock on, which always locks on to the closest enemy then you have to cycle thru to the furthest, by that time you'll get hit by the closer enemies if not moving, so if you're moving you might as well use a different stance and just sprint after that distant enemy. It might be fun because it's different but it's not good.
You would love my play style. I use blaster and crossguard, but I don’t care to upgrade them or fire the blaster. Blaster stance is thrust based and helps with most enemies, while the crossguard punishes and protects me. I also try to maintain a certain distance with my enemies and stick to basic attacks. It’s not a chip on my shoulder thing, I just have t felt the need to really upgrade cal.
The only weakness with this combo are droidekas. If you get two of them and a few other enemies, you're in deep trouble. I found the charged reflected bolt of the crossguard to be the best counter to droidekas.
Luke has also dude wielded in the past (legends) specifically against lightsaber whips. He also uses a shorter offhand blade, and I believe may have been an inspiration behind Ashoka’s blades.
The short off hand blade is called a shoto.
I wouldn't be surprised if you were right. The developers clearly had at least a passing familiarity with Legends.
Another note for this combo is if you are foghting a strong opponent, if you start with dual and use its special parry, let that connect, immediately switch to staff and use vortex dive it absolutely deletes their block meter and you can almost lock them into that cycle until dead
That is a pro tip. I will have to remember that move.
I agree 100% but i just really enjoy playing with the blaster. Im having a hard time deciding which one to prioritize with dual wield. It sucks we can't switch between all of them...
I guess borrowing from previous games would've been too much.
I had a gut feeling that this was the best combo, thank you for confirming.
I'm sure there are some people that will disagree, but to me, it seems self evident.
Great video. I agree with pretty much everything you said here. Out of every staance pairing i've tried, the Saber Staff and the Dual wield stance go together better than any of the rest.
Thank you very much.
If I remember correctly, the shorter length lightsaber was inspired by European Fencers who used what is called a parring dagger in their off hand and it was a weapon but its primary purpose was to catch an opponent's blade in its hilt which could then be pulled out of their hand with a twist of the wrist since the dagger offered a lot of leverage for a small weapon. I would love to see a lightsaber equivalent at some point.
Dual Stance for speed, and the satisfaction of parrying anything whenever you want. A blaster stance for excellent damage at range and mid range as well as a solid defense. The Blaster damage perk actually makes blaster combat viable. But combinations of all the stances work well. The only weaknesses are the ones you allow.
This really is the best Stance pairing. Very fast paced and powerful. Perfect synergy.
You are 100% correct.
Dual Blades and Blaster stance have been my favorite, blaster stance is lethal you can swing and than shoot right after doing some damage, and dual sabers is just untouchable you’re so fast and you can parry even quicker
Cross guard and duel is a good combo because you have strong and fast attacks and duel has good def. Cross guard is great against ranged attackers.
This is my main way of playing, I find if fun not overly challenging, sometimes getting amazing finishers with crossguard stance, just the best in my opinion
This is what I've been playing on my first playthrough these last few weeks. Love the way the guard looks and how well you can weave big damage combos by switching between both
This was my preferred stance combination for most of the game.
However, I sometimes switched to cross guard and blaster stances in certain situations. For example, the blaster stance helped me clear Oggdo Bogdo + Spawn of Oggdo challenge, as well as the two rancors challenge.
Meanwhile, the cross guard is top notch for dealing with those mallet wielding Bedlam Raiders.
But these are exceptional instances. Most of the time, dual wield + double blade just demolish everything.
Your intro was hilarious. Instant subcriber. This is my favorite already, it's exhausting being right all the time, isn't it. (No question mark, because that's not a question) lol
Alot of people actually think that Crossguard and blaster pair up because it deals with crowds when paired with the ricochet perk and the Crossguard for bosses
Blaster & double ended 🔥
1:26 I was thinking jedi battle master turned dark jedi Sora Bulc and Luke Skywalker in legends not Ahsoka.
I ended up using single and crossguard most.
But Twin and Dual is nice as well.
This is the stance combo I used in my first playthrough only because the animations looked so cool in the gameplay videos. Im trying blaster and crossguard for new game plus but its no where near as fun. I can’t play as aggressively
I prefer double bladed and blaster. Blaster can be used with certain perks like marksman to become incredibly powerful for one-on-one targets (FAR more effective than dual wielding) and can counter red attacks with the blaster parry ability, and the double bladed can handle multiple enemies well and can counter droidekas and gattling gun stormtroopers.
Just started playing the game thanks for the conformation! Its litterally so sinple. If there is one person dual wield, if there are 2 people double bladed.
all that info but no gameplay fighting enemies ?
Well you're wrong! The single blade stance is the absolute best stance simply because it has no weaknesses you just have to know how to use it. Then to pair single stance with the blaster stance only gives you more options. Dual and saber staff are for button mashers.
Man I agree 100%, people hate on the single blade but it's my favorite. It's dash strike and lunge are very powerful. I use it against bossed and groups. Although I'm trying incorporate blaster stance for the point blank
Saver staff is a life saver for groups of enemies and animals, but i agree the single saber is GOATED
My combination is single blade + crossguard, i feel that i need more skill and makes it more imersive to me
Blaster sucks. Even for distance it's bad because you can't free aim, you have to lock on, which always locks on to the closest enemy then you have to cycle thru to the furthest, by that time you'll get hit by the closer enemies if not moving, so if you're moving you might as well use a different stance and just sprint after that distant enemy. It might be fun because it's different but it's not good.
Try mashing buttons in dual wield stance against a mogu on jgm if u haven’t already.
You would love my play style. I use blaster and crossguard, but I don’t care to upgrade them or fire the blaster.
Blaster stance is thrust based and helps with most enemies, while the crossguard punishes and protects me. I also try to maintain a certain distance with my enemies and stick to basic attacks.
It’s not a chip on my shoulder thing, I just have t felt the need to really upgrade cal.
I know that once i got these two, they were my go to.
It's funny that you unlock them both in the first level.
Darth Maul and Ahsoka's fighting styles paired together. It's their fight on Mandolare, but one sided.
Lol, that is a good point that i hadn't thought of.
Agreed, just watched a tier list video overrating single and cross guard lol
The only weakness with this combo are droidekas. If you get two of them and a few other enemies, you're in deep trouble. I found the charged reflected bolt of the crossguard to be the best counter to droidekas.
I use dual blade and dont even feel the need to ever switch. Double blade is cool but i always get hit in attack animations.
Single with staff is the best.
Easy. Dual wield plus whatever is your favorite. Best stance combo is anything + dual wield
I would say next best after this is SIngle Saber + Saber Staff, Then After That, Saber Staff + Crossguard.
I think i would probably agree with that.
I just use crossguard for everything tbh
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I hate such a game process limitations!
Remember the ancient jedi knight and academy where you had all 3 styles at once
Jordan Peterson plays Jedi survivor? 😂