Unlike its predecessor, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 has up to five upgrade slots for each lightsaber in the game. Including 2 standard crystal apertures plus an option to add a cell, emitter and lens.

The good news is that this means that there are endless ways to customize your lightsaber. The bad news is that it also makes it difficult to know which crystals and combinations are the best.

Fortunately, we have put together the following guide to give you some of the best lightsaber crystals and sets in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2.

The best lightsaber crystals and fixtures in KOTOR 2

crystals

First, it’s important to keep in mind that crystals can be found in various locations throughout the game. While cells, emitters, and lenses can only be crafted once you have the appropriate materials and have a certain skill level. While you may find it easier to get the crystals, there are also more than 20 different types in KOTOR 2, so it is very difficult to know which one you should prioritize over the others.

Here are some of the best lightsaber crystals for every situation.

Great for boosting big stats

1. Ankarres sapphire (+2 STR, +1 DEX +2 Vitality Regeneration, Keen – double plage cash)
2. Kaipur (+3 WIS, +3 CON, +3 health restored)
3. stigium (+1 attack bonus, +1 DEX, +4 stealth)

Great for raw damage

1. Raw Barab Alloy (+2-12 fire damage)
2. Ubari (+1-8 damage, +3 attack)
3. Solar (Jedi Exclusive . Light+3 damage, +1-8 dark side damage, +3 attack bonus), or Qixoni (Dark Jedi Exclusive+5 damage, +1 regeneration power)

Perfect for critical hits

1. opella (+3 damage, +2-12 damage per critical hit)
2. Ultima Pearls (+2 damage, +3 attack, +1-6 critical damage)
3. Nextor (+1 damage, ken – double critical range)

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lightsaber sets

As mentioned earlier, there are five slots that you can mix and match for Crystals, Cells, Emitters, and Lenses. This means that there are plenty of lightsaber combinations possible in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2. However, there are a few special combinations that have stood the test of time.

So here are some of the best combos for every situation you are likely to encounter in the game.

Best for general damage

• Crystal #1: Barab ore slug (+ 2-12 fire damage)
• Crystal #2: Upari (+1-8 damage, +3 attack)
• cells: Ultimate Diatium Energy Cell (+5 damage)
• transmitter: Expert Fence (+2 DEF, +3 Energy Damage)
• lens: Punnett (+1 attack bonus, +2-12 energy damage)

Great for Android damage

• Crystal #1: Firkrann (+2-12 damage to the bot, +2 attack bonus)
• Crystal #2: Barab ore slug (+ 2-12 fire damage)
• cells: Super Energy (+2 ion damage, +1-12 damage to the robot, +1-6 critical damage)
• transmitter: Expert Fence (+2 DEF, +3 Energy Damage)
• lens: Punnett (+1 attack bonus, +2-12 energy damage)

Ideal for deflecting blasting bolts

• Crystal #1: Jenruax (+2 damage, +5 lightning deflection from blaster)
• Crystal #2: Lordian Gem (+3 deflection blaster bolt)
• cells: Telgorn Jolt III (+1-8 electrical damage)
• transmitter: Deflection expert (+1 defense, +4 deflection of the blaster bolt)
• lens: Duel Ossus (+2 attack bonus, +3 deflection bolt)

Great for critical hits/luck

• Crystal #1Opila (+3 damage, +2-12 damage per critical hit)
• Crystal #2: Ultima Pearl (+2 damage, +3 attack, +1-6 critical damage)
• cells: Bigger Discharge Energy Cell (+ 1-8 critical damage)
• transmitter: Expert Fence (+2 DEF, +3 Energy Damage)
• lens: Beam Gem (+1 Energy Damage, Ken – Double Critical Range)

That’s all you need to know about the best lightsaber crystals and sets in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2. Be sure to check out some of our other Star Wars content. Like how to leave a guild in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Plus our dedicated guides section for more information on other popular game titles.