Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Holotactics Mini-Game

Holotactics is a holographic strategy-based minigame in which you are allocated points to purchase characters who fight your enemy. These points are used to buy your arsenal of units that are AI-controlled.

Each match has a set of rounds based on difficulty, which ranges from 2 to 4 waves depending on how easy or hard the opponents appear. However, before the game begins, you can see the enemy team, making it easier for players to decide how to win the battle. 

This excitement-filled game offers you exclusive rewards corresponding to the opponent you defeat. The tips may include resources, currencies, and Cal’s unique outfits. Make sure you use the correct set of fighters to claim these winnings.

Discovering The Rumor

Rumors are side-quests that appear differently in Star Wars JS than in other games. On exploring Koboh, you must complete The Odd Pair mission to get the Holotactics mini-game. Furthermore, the Rumor will be shared by Moran at the bar.

Recruiting The Pair

Players must recruit new allies, particularly Tulli Mu and Bhima Ook, the Cantina Recruits found in the Koboh wilds. They are added to your collection after you get to the rumor, Locate the Odd Pair.  

1. Head to Boiling Bluff, which is situated near the Rambler’s Reach Outpost in the Koboh Wilds.
2. From the Untamed Downs, make your way across the canyon to reach Boiling Bluff. Follow the left side of the area.
3. As you explore, you’ll hear two voices calling for help. Activate the nearby Meditation Point to mark your progress.
4. To continue, use the Nekko creatures to perform super-jumps and reach higher platforms.
5. Eventually, you’ll come across an angry Mogu monster that you’ll need to defeat.
6. After defeating the Mogu, you’ll hear voices coming from the nearby Cliffside.
7. Approach the Cliffside, and you’ll meet Tulli and Bhima, the Cantina Recruits.
8. They will invite you to the Pyloon’s Saloon and introduce you to the mini-game Holotactics.

Basics Of Holotactics

The game mechanics are simple; you will use the allocated battle points to buy units to fight your enemy monsters. A challenge lasts multiple waves. Furthermore, losing a wave will result in defeat, meaning you will have to restart from scratch. Any leftover points will be carried on to the next round until the final one, so make sure to use all of them in the last round. 

Before the round begins, Cal’s droid, BD-1, will scan the enemies. This gives you an advantage in planning out your troop’s draft. You can check more enemies and build a stronger draft as you progress. 

You have three types of troops available in Holotactics: Empire, Bedlam Raiders, and Fauna. They are subdivided into Ranged and Melee, further categorized according to the point system. The weaker the troop, the fewer points to buy it, and vice versa. Similarly, the unit’s strength correspondent to their higher cost.

The Strategic Approach 

Considering the game’s rules, we’ll lay down some basic strategies. Ensure to reinforce troops and spread them on the Holotactics table so they cover most of the area. Troops with shields are suitable for defending, whereas ranged troops as best used for offense in the second line of fight. 

Using melee units and shields to take the heat for your backline ranged damage dealers makes sense. A robust and reliable melee unit is the Bedlam Smasher. This costs 14 points and provides an equal balance of offense and defense. 

Similarly, the sharpest ranged troops are the Droideka, which costs 12 points. They deal damage long-ranged, so using them behind shields makes them overpowered for the enemy to handle. 

Holotactics Monster Lineup 

You will face different difficulties of monsters and receive rewards for defeating them. These include: Turgle, Greez, Tulakt, Merrin, Caij, Skoova, T-1N8, and Tulli. 

Turgle

This will be the easiest monster you face in Holotactics. The match consists of 2 waves.

In the first wave, you will have 6 points to choose your troops. We suggest players spend their points on the following:

• 2 Raider Grunts (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 3 points each. 

For the second wave, you will be given 12 points. This round can be quickly completed if players use:

• 1 Droideka (Ranged Bedlam Raiders) for 12 points. 

Once Turgle is defeated, you will be awarded a Priorite shard. 

Greez 

The next monster in Holotactics will be Greez. The battle consists of 3 waves.

In the first wave, you will have 16 points to start with. Win the round by using the following:

• 1 Droideka (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 12 points.
• 3 B1 Droids (Melee) for 1 point each. 

In the second wave, you will start with 18 points (plus the leftover 1 point). This round can be completed using the same lineup of troops as wave 1. 

The last wave will start with 16 points (plus the leftover 4 points). Use:

• 1 Droideka (Ranged Bedlam Raiders) for 12 points.
• 2 Raider Grunts (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 3 points each. 
• 2 B1 Droids (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 2 points each.   

After defeating Greez, you will be awarded a Pilot’s jacket collectible item.

Tulakt

Defeating Tulakt in Holotactics involves strategic troop composition and resource management across three waves. Here’s a breakdown of your troop choices for each wave:

Wave 1:

• Starting Points: 16
• Troop Composition:
  • 1 Droideka (Ranged Bedlam Raiders) for 12 points.
  • 3 B1 Droids (Melee Bedlam Raider) for 1 point each.

Wave 2:

• Starting Points: 18 (plus leftover 1 point)
• Troop Composition:
  • 1 Droideka (Ranged Bedlam Raiders) for 12 points.
  • 4 B1 Droids (Melee Bedlam Raider) for 1 point each.

Wave 3:

• Starting Points: 16 (plus leftover 2 points)
• Troop Composition:
  • 1 Droideka (Ranged Bedlam Raiders) for 12 points.
  • 5 B1 Droids (Melee Bedlam Raider) for 1 point each.

Following this troop composition strategy should help you defeat Tulakt and progress in Holotactics. Your reward for defeating Tulakt will be Anodized Metal paints for Lightsaber coating.

Merrin

Facing Merrin in Holotactics requires a more robust troop composition to overcome the challenge. Here’s a breakdown of your troop choices for each wave:

Wave 1:

• Starting Points: 25
• Troop Composition:
  • 1 Bedlam Smasher (Melee Bedlam Raider) for 14 points.
  • 1 Rawka (Melee Fauna) for 5 points.

Wave 2:

• Starting Points: 26 (plus leftover 6 points)
• Troop Composition:
  • 1 Bedlam Smasher (Melee Bedlam Raider) for 14 points.
  • 1 Sutaban Alpha (Melee Fauna) for 10 points.

Wave 3:

• Starting Points: 30 (plus leftover 8 points)
• Troop Composition:
  • 2 Bedlam Smashers (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 14 points each.
  • 1 Purge Trooper Commander (Ranged Empire) for 10 points.

Your reward for defeating her will be a Jedi Ancient Scroll.

Caij

Another opponent on the table of Holotactics is Caij. This fight spans three waves.

In the first round, you will start with 28 points. To defeat this wave, you can use the following:

• 1 Bedlam Smasher (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 14 points.
• 2 B1 Droids (Ranged Bedlam Raiders) for 3 points each.

The second wave starts with 18 points (plus the leftover 2 points). This is a relatively more straightforward round, so we recommend using the following:

• 1 Bedlam Smasher (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 14 points.

The third wave gives you 25 points (plus the leftover 12 points). We recommend finishing this round off by:

• 2 Bedlam Smashers (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 14 points each.
• 1 Security Droid (Melee Empire) for 9 points.

The defeated Caij will award you with a bounty puck.

Skoova

The next opponent you face will be Skoova. The fight will be of 4 waves, so prepare for some challenging opponents here and onwards. 

First Wave (28 points):

• 1 Bedlam Smasher (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 14 points.
• 2 B1 Droids (Ranged Bedlam Raiders) for 3 points each.

Second Wave (22 points + 8 leftover points):

• 1 Bedlam Smasher (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 14 points.
• 1 D1 Droid (Ranged Bedlam Raiders) for 3 points.

Third Wave (24 points + 13 leftover points):

• 2 Bedlam Smashers (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 14 points each.
• 2 Stormtrooper Commanders (Ranged Empire) for 3 points each.

Fourth Wave (22 points):

• 1 Bedlam Smasher (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 14 points.
• 1 BX Droid – Hybrid (Ranged Bedlam Raiders) for 7 points.
• 1 B1 Droid (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 1 point.

The victory over Skoova will award you with Cal’s mustache – an appearance item. 

T-1N8

Being one of the final and most formidable opponents of the Holotactics game, T-1N8 is more challenging to defeat. This battle also has four waves.

You’ll get 25 starting points for wave 1. We recommend using the following:

• 2 Bramliks (Melee Fauna) for 5 points each.
• 2 Raider Grunts (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 3 points each.

Second Wave (26 points + 6 leftover points):

• 8 Gorgers (Melee Fauna) for 2 points each.

Third Wave (30 points + 6 leftover points):

• 4 Rawkas (Melee Fauna) for 5 points each.
• 1 Raider Veteran (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 5 points.
• 2 Raider Grunts (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 3 points each.

Fourth Wave (26 points + 5 leftover points):

• 2 Bedlam Smashers (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 14 points each.
• 3 B1 Droids (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 1 point each.

This victory over T-1N8 will reward you with a Datadisk.

Tulli

The final opponent to face is none other than Tulli himself. You would expect him to be your most brutal enemy so far. Hence it is also a four waves battle.

First Wave (25 points):

• 2 Sutaban Alphas (Melee Fauna) for 10 points each.

Second Wave (45 points + 5 leftover points):

• 4 Droidekas (Ranged Bedlam Raiders) for 12 points each.
• 2 B1 Droids (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 2 points each.

Third Wave (50 points):

• Same lineup as the previous round.

Fourth Wave (30 points):

• 5 Heavy Assault Troopers (Ranged Empire) for 6 points each.

In the end, defeating Tulli will grant you a Skill point. 

Wrapping It Up

That is all about the Holotactics mini-game in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. We suggest that when playing Holotactics, remember to think of yourself as a war general going into these fights. Moreover, this minigame can be easily conquered with a strategic mind and experience in troops mechanics. 

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