This guide is for LEGO Star Wars Skywalker Saga and it explains how to unlock Darth Vader as a playable character to explore planets in the game world.
This page of the LEGO Skywalker Saga guide will explain how to unlock Darth Vader as a playable character in the game. It can be helpful if you want to explore the game world with a character representing the dark side of the Force.
- A quick guide to unlock Vader – no spoilers
- Unlocking Darth Vader as a playable character
A quick guide to unlock Vader – no spoilers
The next section of this page includes some spoilers about the events of the stages in the original trilogy and the circumstances of accessing Darth Vader.
If you don’t want to spoil your fun with figuring out how to unlock Vader, just start completing story missions from the original trilogy (episodes 4-6). You do not need to know anything else, because in this particular case there are no additional actions to be performed.
Unlocking Darth Vader as a playable character
In LEGO Skywalker Saga, you can play as villains, including characters who wield the dark side of the Force, such as Darth Vader. However, you have to unlock them first.
To unlock Darth Vader, you need to complete episodes 4 and 5 first, then advance to episode 6 and complete The Chewbacca Defense level.
You will board the Death Star and will be tasked with meeting the Emperor (An Expected Visit). Darth Vader will now be unlocked – you will be able to control him on the way to the starting point of the final stage Fulfill your destiny and in the Free Play mode.
When playing as Darth Vader, you can:
- Use the lightsaber for melee combat and for throwing it.
- Use the Force to destroy and move objects, as well as to push and grab characters (also for solving puzzles).
- Use mind control to take control of selected characters, distract them, or make them panic.
- Use red terminals, e.g. for unblocking passages or accessing local security systems.
FAQ
1. How do you unlock Darth Vader in LEGO Skywalker Saga?
To unlock Darth Vader in LEGO Skywalker Saga, you must first complete the game’s main story mode. Once you have done this, you can access the game’s Free Play mode, which allows you to replay levels with any character you have unlocked. To unlock Darth Vader specifically, you must complete the “Return of the Jedi” level in Free Play mode with a certain number of studs collected, depending on the platform you are playing on. For example, on Xbox One, you need to collect 250,000 studs to unlock Darth Vader. Once you have collected enough studs, the character will become available for you to use in any level.
2. Can you use Darth Vader in any level in LEGO Skywalker Saga?
Yes, once you have unlocked Darth Vader in LEGO Skywalker Saga, you can use him in any level in the game. This means that you can play through the entire game using Darth Vader if you choose to do so. However, some levels may require specific characters or abilities to complete certain puzzles or tasks, so it is important to have a variety of characters unlocked to fully experience the game.
3. What are Darth Vader’s abilities in LEGO Skywalker Saga?
Darth Vader has a number of abilities in LEGO Skywalker Saga that make him a useful character to have on your team. He has a lightsaber that can be used to attack enemies, as well as the ability to use the Force to move objects or interact with certain elements in the environment. Darth Vader can also use his Force Choke ability to lift enemies into the air and hold them there, which can be useful for taking out groups of enemies at once. Overall, Darth Vader is a powerful character that can make your playthrough of LEGO Skywalker Saga more exciting and enjoyable.
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