You're wandering through the dense, humid undergrowth of Koboh, maybe hunting for a specific Priorite Shard or just trying to figure out where that last seed pod is, and then you see it. A jagged, pulsing rip in reality. A purple glow that looks like the fabric of the universe just gave up. That's a Force Tear in Jedi Survivor, and honestly, they are some of the most frustrating, rewarding, and downright weird encounters Respawn packed into the game.
They aren't just combat arenas. Some are platforming nightmares that require the precision of a brain surgeon and the patience of a saint. If you’ve ever tried "Fractured Momentum" and felt your blood pressure spike, you know exactly what I’m talking about. These challenges are designed to test Cal Kestis—and by extension, your thumbs—to the absolute limit. But why are they even there? Mechanically, they provide a massive chunk of XP and, more importantly, Skill Points. Narratively, they represent Echoes so powerful they’ve actually fractured the Force itself.
The Reality of Hunting Force Tears in Jedi Survivor
There are 14 of these things scattered across the galaxy. Most are on Koboh, because of course they are. Koboh is basically the hub of everything weird in this game. You'll also find a handful on Jedha, one on Coruscant, and one lonely tear tucked away on Shattered Moon.
Finding them is half the battle. While some are sitting right in your path, others are hidden behind layers of abilities you won't unlock until the final acts of the story. You see a green laser gate? You need Merrin's Charm. You see a balloon? You need the upgraded Ascension Cable. This means you’re going to be backtracking. A lot.
Why Some Tears Feel Impossible
The difficulty curve in these tears is jagged. Take "Fractured Malice," located in the Rambler's Reach Outpost (specifically under the floorboards of a certain building once you have the right gear). You drop in and realize you’re fighting two Oggdo Bogdos. Not one. Two. It’s a callback to the most hated boss from Fallen Order, and it feels like a personal attack from the developers.
Then you have the platforming challenges. These are the "Fractured" trials that strip away your lightsaber and force you to navigate zip lines, floating portals, and moving barriers. There is no trick to these other than "git gud." You have to master the timing of the dash and the double jump. One millisecond off on a zip line transition in "Fractured Determination" and you’re back at the start. It’s brutal.
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Where to Find the Most Infamous Tears
If you’re completionist-minded, you’re looking for specific spots. On Coruscant, right near the start of the game (though you likely can’t reach it until you return later), there’s "Fractured Malice" in the Rooftops area. This is the double Rancor fight. Yes, two of them. It’s a lesson in crowd control and prayer.
On Jedha, "Fractured Tradition" is hidden in the Monastery Walls. You need to use your fancy traversal moves to reach a high ledge that looks like a dead end. It isn't. Most people miss this because they’re too busy running from the giant desert worm.
The Koboh Collection
Koboh holds the lions share.
- Fractured Burden: Found at the Gorge Crash Site. You need to lift a heavy door using Force Lift. Inside? A trio of big baddies: a Bilemaw, a Gorocco, and a Rawka. It’s chaotic.
- Fractured Agility: This one is in the Boiling Bluff. It’s a platforming gauntlet that involves the balloons. If you haven't mastered the "aim and fire" mechanic of the grapple, don't even bother yet.
- Fractured History: This is the one people talk about in Discord servers with a mix of awe and rage. It’s located in Doma’s Shop after you interact with a specific item. It pits you against the Spawn of Oggdo.
Most players make the mistake of trying to finish every Force Tear in Jedi Survivor as soon as they see them. Don't. If you’re playing on Grandmaster difficulty, some of these are essentially "perfect play" scenarios. One hit and you’re done. There’s no shame in coming back after you’ve maxed out your stims or upgraded your health bar via the Essence crystals found elsewhere.
Strategies for the Combat Trials
For the "Kill all enemies" tears, your stance matters more than your level. The Dual Wield stance is incredible for the high-speed parry, which you’ll need against the Oggdo duo. However, the Crossguard stance, despite being slow, is your best friend against the Rancors because of the sheer stagger value.
Confuse (the Force power) is often disabled or less effective in these tears, so you can't always rely on making the enemies kill each other. You have to be the aggressor. In "Fractured Punishment" on the Devastated Settlement, you’re dealing with waves of smaller enemies. Here, the Double-Bladed stance is king. It’s all about surface area.
Mastery of the Mind
The platforming tears—like "Fractured Momentum" in the Smuggler’s Tunnels—are more about rhythm than reaction. If you treat it like a rhythm game, you’ll win. Stop looking at Cal. Look at the obstacles ahead. The game uses visual cues, like the way a portal flickers, to tell you when to jump.
The Reward for the Struggle
Is it worth it? If you want the "Blood, Sweat, and Tears" trophy, then yes, it's mandatory. But beyond the digital trophy, these tears provide the fastest way to cap out your skill trees. By the time you’ve cleared all 14, you’ll have enough points to fully realize Cal’s potential. You become a whirlwind of Force energy and lightsaber steel.
Also, there’s the lore. While thin, each tear gives a sense of the "High Republic" era’s lingering influence on the galaxy. The locations aren't random. They are spots where the barrier between the physical world and the Force is thin.
Actionable Steps for Completion
If you're stuck, follow this sequence to save yourself some frustration:
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- Finish the Story First: Do not try to hunt every tear before the final mission. You literally cannot access several of them without the late-game dash and lift abilities.
- Upgrade Your Stims: Find at least 8 to 10 stim canisters. The combat trials are wars of attrition.
- Equip the Purity Perk (Optional): If you’ve finished the game and are on New Game Plus, the Purity perk makes combat tears glass-cannon fights. You’ll kill enemies in one hit, but they’ll do the same to you. It speeds things up significantly.
- Use the Map Filters: Your holomap will show a "rumor" or a marker for Force Tears once you've been near them. Use this to track which ones you’ve missed in sprawling areas like the Rambler’s Reach.
- Adjust Difficulty: Look, if a platforming section is ruining your evening, there is no shame in dropping the difficulty. It doesn't affect the platforming physics, but for the combat ones, it can turn a two-hour wall into a five-minute breeze.
Clear your head before you jump in. These challenges are meant to provoke you. Stay calm, watch the patterns, and remember that even a Jedi Master would probably struggle with two Oggdo Bogdos at once.
Once you’ve cleared the final tear, take those Skill Points and invest heavily into the "Survival" tree if you haven't already. The extra tankiness makes the post-game boss rematches significantly more manageable. You've survived the fractures in reality; the rest of the galaxy should be easy by comparison.