Mind Trick

## Overview

**Mind Trick** is an ability in LEGO Star Wars the Skywalker Saga. The ability is only accessible to characters within the Jedi and Dark Side classes. Players can employ this ability on enemies and NPCs when there is a blue mist above their head. When using the Mind Trick on a character, there are 3 sub-abilities to consider, Distract, Panic and Influence (pending the situation). This ability is one of the most useful force powers in the game, because it allows you to manipulate characters to your advantage.

## In Game Value

If a situation calls for the player to use Mind Trick, you must switch to a Jedi like Luke Skywalker or a Dark Sider like Darth Maul. A prompt above a particular character will then appear, which if pressed will bring up a choice board for Distract, Panic and Influence.

### Distract

If you choose to Distract the character, they will break out into a dance that lasts for a few seconds, preventing them from interacting with the player's characters during those seconds. When the affected character begins to break out their moves, some tunes in the form of the Cantina Band song will play. If there happens to be other enemies/NPCs around the affected character, they will also begin dancing and become oblivious to happenings around them. This sub-ability is particularly useful in situations where the player wishes to take a more sneaky route through a level or mission. For example, if there is a large group of enemies blocking your path, simply distract them so you can get through without resorting to violence.

### Panic

If you choose to make the character *Panic*, they will be sent into an instant frenzy, shouting and frantically dashing every which way. This affect will last for around the same time as *Distract*, but can feel more drawn out. Also similarly to *Distract*, the affected individual will spread their madness to other characters near and around them, causing them to fire their weapons at each other. This is best utilized in situations where the player wants to get past a group of enemies and save themselves the pain of taking them out on their own. With the unwilling help of the affected individuals, they will make quick work of themselves.

### Influence

Arguably the more useful and less situational of the three sub-abilities, if you Influence the character, the screen will pan to behind said character and give the player direct control over them. While taking control of someone's mind and forcing them to do your bidding is morally questionable, it does have its uses. While controlling the character, you can perform ground pounds and basic attacks, as well as used ranged weapons if the character possesses one. Situations where this particularly comes in handy are typically ones where the player needs to reach an area they normally cannot access in order to gain a collectible like a Kyber Brick. There will be a character to influence behind a wall or set of bars that can collect the brick for you.

## Gallery

Kenobi persuading a vendor for death sticksOld Ben needs some dancing to brighten his dayReally? Underwear? Not a good lookRey Influencing the mind of a Twi'lekInfluenced characters can use bounce tentsInfluenced characters can use switchesInfluenced characters can interact with othersInfluenced characters can use grab poles
## Trivia

* The Jedi Mind Trick first appeared in Star Wars: A New Hope, though it went unnamed back then.
* Most animals and creatures big and small in the game can be mind tricked as well.
* There is a glitch with any version of Rey, where when she performs the Influence option, her right hand will have a lightsaber hilt, clipping through her head. This is observed in the ghostly influencer image in the upper right corner of the screen.
* Notably, a few characters and alien species established to be too strong minded for the mind trick can actually be affected by it at some point in the game. Examples are Padmé, Han, Chewbacca and Leia.
* Every enemy in the game can be mind tricked.