For a game that already lets you pit Yoda against Darth Maul in the ruins of Naboo, youโd think there wouldnโt be many ways to crank up the chaos in Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017). But then comes a mod that basically says, โWhat if the Force was turned up to 11?โ Introducing the Play as Starkiller mod, which drops the galaxyโs most unhinged apprentice straight into EAโs star-studded sandbox.
If youโve ever wanted to turn Battlefront II into The Force Unleashed 3 (even unofficially), this oneโs for you.

Who the Sith Is Starkiller?
Letโs rewind a bit for anyone unfamiliar with the name. Starkiller, a.k.a. Galen Marek, was Darth Vaderโs secret apprentice in the now-Legends-era Star Wars: The Force Unleashed series. Raised in the dark side and wielding Force powers that make even Anakin look like a padawan on training wheels, Starkiller is basically a Force-powered wrecking ball.
He can bring down Star Destroyers, fling Wookiees like rag dolls, and dual-wield red lightsabers with style. Oh, and he has more brooding than Kylo Ren on a bad day. Sadly, the Force Unleashed games are no longer canonโฆ but that hasn’t stopped the modding community from keeping his legacy aliveโand giving him a shiny new playground.

Starkiller Joins the Battlefront
This mod doesnโt just slap Starkillerโs head onto another characterโs body and call it a day. Itโs a full custom creation with love poured into every detail. The character model is ripped straight from TFU, enhanced to blend with Battlefront IIโs visuals. There are optional skins, including his classic Sith robes and his โTraining Gearโ for a more raw look.
But itโs not just about appearances. The mod includes:
- Custom animations
- Original voice lines from The Force Unleashed
- A new lightsaber stance
- Unique hero abilities tailored to mimic his in-game powers
This is less of a reskin and more of a respectful resurrection. Itโs like modding a myth back into existence.
The Abilities: Big Force Energy
Letโs talk powers. Starkiller in Battlefront II plays like a rage-fueled freight train. His moveset is built to reflect the over-the-top Force mechanics of TFUโso expect plenty of bodies flying across the map.
Hereโs what you can expect:
โก Force Maelstrom
Lift enemies around you into the air, suspend them helplessly, and then detonate the Force in all directions. Yes, itโs as dramatic as it sounds.
๐ฅ Saber Rush
Starkiller lunges forward in a brutal slash that knocks enemies flat. Itโs not gracefulโitโs personal.
๐ Force Repulse
An iconic TFU move. Starkiller slams the ground and sends a shockwave that sends everything (and everyone) around him flying.
Combined with his fast movement and dual lightsabers, he plays like a hybrid between Darth Maul and Kylo Ren, but with even more flair and less chill.
Multiplayer? Not Quite.
Before you go crashing into Galactic Assault thinking youโre going to flip AT-STs like pancakesโhold on. This mod is for offline use only. You can take him into Arcade, Instant Action, and Hero Showdown (with bots), but not online multiplayer. Attempting to do so might result in a ban, so donโt even try it.
That said, playing against bots with Starkiller is already a power fantasy in itself. Youโre not balancing gameplay hereโyouโre fulfilling your dark side dreams.

Performance and Compatibility
The mod runs smoothly for most players and doesnโt break the gameโassuming you donโt stack it with 20 other conflicting hero mods. Itโs best used with a mod manager like Frosty Mod Manager, and yes, itโs compatible with most visual overhauls and UI changes.
Just be aware: high-detail models and new animations can impact performance slightly, especially on mid-tier rigs. But itโs worth it to Force-choke three clone troopers at once.

Final Verdict: The Force Is VERY Strong With This One
The Play as Starkiller mod for Star Wars Battlefront II is everything a nostalgic Force Unleashed enjoyer could hope for. It’s fast, flashy, dramatic, and just the right amount of overpowered. If Battlefront had cheat codes, this would be it.
It brings back a character that never shouldโve disappeared and gives him the sandbox he deserves. Whether youโre mowing through battle droids or recreating your own fan fiction on Kamino, Starkillerโs arrival is both a love letter to Legends lore and a triumph of community creativity.
Just remember: the Force isn’t something you wieldโunless you’re Starkiller. Then itโs more like a wrecking ball you ride into battle.
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