You're wandering through the derelict ruins of Jedha or the lush, overgrown wilds of Koboh, and suddenly, the screen glitches. The air ripples. A purple fracture hangs in space like a wound. That is a Jedi Survivor Force Tear, and if you’ve played more than twenty minutes of Respawn’s sequel, you know they are basically the ultimate "vibe check" for Cal Kestis. They aren't just collectibles. They are brutal combat gauntlets and platforming nightmares designed to make you sweat. Honestly, some of them feel like the developers at Respawn were having a bad day and decided to take it out on us.
There are 15 of these things scattered across the galaxy. Most players stumble into a few early on—maybe "Fractured Malice" on Coruscant if they’re unlucky enough to go looking for trouble—and realize very quickly that these challenges require more than just button mashing. You need builds. You need patience. You need to stop trying to parry things that clearly cannot be parried.
What a Jedi Survivor Force Tear Actually Is
Think of these as the "Combat Shrines" of the Star Wars universe, but with way more spice. When Cal touches a Tear, he’s transported to a minimalist, abstract arena. Sometimes you're fighting two Oggdo Bogdos at once (yes, it’s as miserable as it sounds). Other times, you're navigating a lethal obstacle course of green laser gates and floating zip lines.
Completing them isn't just for bragging rights or that shiny Platinum trophy. Each one grants a massive chunk of XP. If you’re trying to max out your skill trees—especially the more expensive ones like Resilience or the later-stage Lightsaber stances—these are mandatory. They are the fastest way to level up, provided you don't die twenty times in a row trying to finish a single one.
The Absolute Worst Ones (And How to Win)
Let’s talk about "Fractured Malice." This is the one most people find on Coruscant, tucked away in the Rooftops area behind a door Cal needs to Force Lift. You walk in thinking it’s a standard fight. Then you see them. Two Rancors. Two. One Rancor is already a nightmare because of that one-shot kill grab move. Two of them together? It feels broken.
The trick here isn't being a hero. It’s about spacing. You have to keep both Rancors in your field of vision at all times, which is tricky because the arena isn't that big. Focus on the Dual Wield stance for the auto-parry or the Blaster stance to chip away at their health from a distance. If you see that red glow, jump. Don't dodge sideways; jump. The hitbox on their grab is surprisingly wide, and jumping is often the only way to clear it consistently.
Then there’s "Fractured Tradition" on Jedha. This one forces you into a specific stance—Single Blade. If you’ve spent the whole game relying on the Crossguard or the Blaster, this is going to feel like fighting with one hand tied behind your back. It’s a pure test of fundamentals. You’re fighting waves of droids and stormtroopers, and honestly, the hardest part is just the sheer volume of enemies. Use your Force Push. Seriously. Crowding is what kills you in this Force Tear, so keep the battlefield clear.
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Platforming Tears: More Parkour, Less Fighting
Not every Jedi Survivor Force Tear wants to bite your head off. Some just want to see you fall into the abyss. "Fractured Momentum" in the Smuggler’s Tunnels on Koboh is the standout here. It’s all about the Dash and the mid-air jump. You have to navigate through those green energy barriers that reset your dash.
It’s rhythmic. That’s the secret. If you try to rush it, you’ll mistime a jump and hit a laser. Most people fail these because they hold the joystick too tight. Relax. Cal is more mobile than he was in Fallen Order, and these challenges are designed to push that new mobility to the absolute limit. You’ll need the Merrin’s Charm ability for most of these, so don't even bother hunting them all down until you’ve progressed far enough in the main story to have all your traversal tools.
The Koboh Hub Locations
Koboh is the heart of the game, and unsurprisingly, it holds the most Tears. You can find them in the following spots:
- Hunter’s Quarry: Behind a heavy door you need to lift.
- Pyloon’s Saloon: Check the back room after you've progressed the plot.
- Stone Spires: Tucked away near the giant bird's nest.
- Fogged Expanse: Look for the opening near the crashed dropship.
- Smuggler’s Tunnels: Accessible through the basement of the Cantina.
One that many people miss is "Fractured History." To even unlock it, you have to defeat the Spawn of Oggdo in the Fort Kah’lin region. Once he’s dead, a small frog echo appears in Doma’s shop back at the outpost. Interact with it. You’ll be whisked away to fight both the original Oggdo Bogdo and the Spawn at the same time. It’s arguably the hardest encounter in the entire game. Use the "Blaster" stance to keep pressure on one while you kite the other. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
Making the Build for Success
If you're struggling, stop banging your head against the wall with the same perks. If you're doing a combat Tear, swap your perks to "Fortification" for passive health regen or "Dexterity" to boost your saber throw damage. Saber throws are incredibly safe in these arenas. They let you do damage while staying completely out of reach of those pesky unblockable attacks.
Also, don't sleep on the "Slow" ability. It’s your panic button. In a Jedi Survivor Force Tear, the moment you get overwhelmed by three different types of droids, pop the Slow. It gives you those five seconds of breathing room to heal and reposition.
Nuance and Troubleshooting
Some players report that certain Force Tears don't show up on their map even after they've walked right past them. This is usually because the map in Jedi Survivor is layered. If you’re looking at the surface map but the Tear is in a cave system below you, it won't highlight properly. Always check your verticality.
Another weird quirk? The difficulty setting actually matters here. If you’re playing on Grandmaster, these Tears are exponentially harder than the rest of the game. There is no shame in dropping the difficulty if a specific platforming challenge is driving you insane—though for the combat ones, the satisfaction of winning on a high difficulty is hard to beat.
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Actionable Next Steps for Completionists
If you want to clear these efficiently, do not hunt them one by one as you find them. Instead, wait until you have reached the point in the story where you have the Upgraded Ascension Cable and Merrin’s Charm. Without these, half the Tears will be inaccessible anyway.
Once you have the gear, start with the Koboh locations. They provide the most XP and are generally a bit more forgiving than the ones found on Jedha or the shattered moon. For the "Fractured Malice" Rancor fight, specifically, wait until you have the "Precision Release" skill in the Dual Wield tree. It allows you to parry even the heaviest hits and creates massive openings.
Check your "Data" tab in the menu often. It tracks how many Tears you’ve found per planet. If your map says 14/15, the final one is almost certainly the "Fractured History" frog in Doma’s shop, as it doesn't appear as a standard map icon until you interact with the world object.
Focus on your spacing, master the Dash, and stop trying to parry the Rancors.