One of the early bosses in the game known for its scorpion-like appearance and devastating claw attack is Skriton. The boss’ unavoidable grab attack can deal massive damage to the player. While it is not as tough as Rancor or Spawn of Oggdo, Skriton still presents a decent challenge if you’re facing it early in the story.
Last updated on April 30th, 2023 at 11:46 pm
However, with the right strategy and tactics, you can emerge victorious. In this guide, we’ll provide you with useful tips and tricks to avoid Skriton’s deadly attack and take it down in Star Wars Jedi Survivor. So, let’s get started and learn how to defeat Skriton like a pro!
How to Beat Skriton in Star Wars Jedi Survivor

Skriton can be annoying for players who haven’t leveled up yet but for the rest the you who have a higher level, this fight shouldn’t be a problem. Skriton boss fight revolves around a couple of different slash attacks, and he also uses a grab attack but the good news is that you can easily side step or dodge backward to avoid all of Skriton’s attacks.
The Skriton boss has the following attacks:
- A tail swing/sweep attack that can cause significant damage.
- A left claw hit with limited range, which the Skriton can use to block your attacks.
- A lunge attack with its claw that culminates in a ground slam.
Most of Skriton’s attacks are unblockable which means he will glow red before attacking you. Dodge away and jump back in while using the Slow Time ability as you get closer, land a few hits, and then move back. Chances are Merrin will be with your as a companion during this boss fight so you can ask her to hold Skriton down while you land a few hits.
You can take advantage of the boss’s agro on Merrin to attack. To avoid being blocked by the Skriton’s large left claw, circle around it while attacking from the side. Land a few hits and step away before Skriton counterattacks. Rinse and repeat this process and you will be able to beat this boss easily in Jedi Survivor.

Now let’s talk about the best stance to use in the Skriton boss fight.
Best Stance Against Skriton
The best stance to use against Skriton is the Dual-Wield but you only get this stance after beating The Ninth Sister. The Dual Stance is fast which is great in this boss fight but remember that you will have less Stamina so you need to manage it carefully.
That’s everything you need to know on how to beat Skriton in Jedi Survivor.