Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Holotactics Mini-Game

The new Star Wars Jedi Survivor has much content for gamers to enjoy the release fully. However, players are mostly unaware of it, so they seek guidance. Some of the content we talked about includes playing mini-games like the Holotactics.  Let’s find out more about this!

What Is Holotactics

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.  

They will be in a place called Boiling Bluff, located near the Rambler’s Reach Outpost. You must head down to the Untamed Downs and cross the canyon to reach this place. At the end of your left side, you will hear two screaming voices asking for help.

You must activate the nearby Mediation Point and proceed. To reach forward, you will have to super-jump using Nekko creatures to progress ahead and reach the platform’s top.  

Here you will find the odd pair nailed down by an angry Mogu. After defeating this monster, you will find the voices from nearby Cliffside. You will be greeted by Tulli and Bhima, who introduce you to the mini-game Holotactics after being invited to the Pyloon’s Saloon. 

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

The third opponent to face in Holotactics will be Tulakt. This match will also have three waves.

The first round starts with 16 total points. You can use the following:

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

The second round starts with 18 points (plus leftover 1 point). Players are expected to win the wave easily by using the following strategy:

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

The last round starts with 16 points (plus the leftover 2 points). You can win the challenging rounds by using the following: 

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

Once Tulakt is defeated, your reward will be Anodized Metal paints for Lightsaber coating.   

Merrin

The more challenging next opponent in the Holotactics game will be Merrin, a Nightsister. This fight will also consist of 3 waves. This time players will need to use heavier troops to defeat the enemy.

In the first round, you will start with 25 points. A lineup mix recommended is using: 

• 1 Bedlam Smasher (Melee Bedlam Raider) for 14 points.
• 1 Rawka (Melee Fauna) for 5 points.

In the second round, you start with 26 points (plus the leftover 6 points). You can fight this round using the following:

• 1 Bedlam Smasher (Melee Bedlam Raider) for 14 points.
• 1 Sutaban Alpha (Melee Fauna) for 10 points.  

The final and most challenging round starts with 30 points (plus the leftover 8 points). The recommended lineup from us is as follows:

• 2 Bedlam Smashers (Melee Bedlam Raiders) for 14 points each.
• 1 Purge Trooper Commander (Ranged Empire) for 10 points. 

After defeating Merrin, you will be awarded 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. 

The first wave begins with 28 points. We recommend using the following:

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

In the second wave, you receive 22 points (plus leftover 8 points). This is a relatively more straightforward round, so we recommend using the following:

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

In the third wave, you are given 24 points (plus the leftover 13 points). We recommend using the following:

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

The fourth and final wave grants you 22 points. Finish off the battle using the following:

• 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.

For wave 2, you will have 26 points to start with. You can use an all-in:

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

For wave 3, you will be given 30 points (plus the leftover 6 points). We recommend using the following:

• 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. 

For the last wave, you are given 26 points (plus the leftover 5 points). To secure your win, we recommend using the following:

• 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.

In the first wave, you start with 25 points. You may use the following:

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

In the second wave, you are given 45 points (plus the leftover 5 points). To win this round, we recommend using the following:

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

For the third round, you are given 50 points. This can be won by using the same as the previous lineup.

And for the last round of the battle, you start with 30 points. You should be careful about it and use ranged troops. The lineup includes:

• 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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