This guide will help you get all three SWTOR Datacrons on Ord Mantell. From the best starting point to the exact location where you can collect them. And, of course, the Data Codex Entry lore behind each Datacron!
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Datacrons are hidden collectible items in SWTOR that provide a permanent stat boost to all of your characters within your Legacy on a server.
There are dozens of Datacrons spread across both the Republic and Empire factions in SWTOR. Each Datacron you collect permanently boosts the stats of every character you have, including new characters. Every Datacron also unlocks a Codex Entry which unlocks Lore for you to read.
This guide goes over all the Datacrons that you can find on the planet Ord Mantell. Located in the Coreward Worlds, Ord Mantell is the starting planet for Smugglers and Troopers.
Ord Mantell is only accessible to the Republic faction. Empire players will not have access to these Datacrons. Each walkthrough segment of the guide always begins with the recommended starting point on the map and ends with the location of the Datacron itself and the Data Codex Entry.
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Ord Mantell Blue Mastery Datacron Location
Ord Mantell Blue Mastery Datacron LocationThis Datacron will permanently increase your Mastery with +2. It unlocks the Galactic History 12 Codex Entry for Republic Players.
The closest travel point for this Datacron is in the Oradam Village Quick Travel Point. The Datacron can be found on the same island as the Quest [Heroic 2+] Buying Loyalty.
Cross the small shallow waters until you reach the Island. You can see that it is circle shaped. Take the left path until you see the first hill before the crashed ship. You can easily climb up the dirt onto the first rock.
Once you have made the first jump, continue up the hill by following the large bushes and yellow grass until you reach the first group of rocks.
Once you have reached the rocks, you can easily climb them by jumping near the yellow bush. Continue jumping, following the dirt path until you reach the Datacron.
Successfully collecting the Datacron will give you +2 Mastery to all characters and the following Codex Entry:
Galactic History 12 – The Birth of the Republic
For centuries, safe and reliable travel through hyperspace had been the biggest obstacle to galactic exploration. Finally, Corellian scientists managed to perfect hyperdrive technology on par with that of the ancient Rakata, allowing travel between the Core Worlds in mere days. Joined by trade and renewed communication channels, the Core Worlds signed an accord and united as the first Galactic Republic.
The newborn Republic began exploration of hyperspace routes in earnest, supported by daring Duros scouts and eventually established the Perlemian Trade Route. This route connected Coruscant to many worlds, including Ossus, where the Jedi Order’s enclave had been established centuries before. The Jedi welcomed Republic scouts with curiosity and interest.
The head of the enclave, Master Haune Tiar, returned with the scouts to the allied Core Worlds. Impressed by what he saw, Master Tiar also foresaw the young Republic would need protectors. After conferring for several weeks, the Jedi pledged themselves as the Republic’s guardians of peace and justice. The foundations for the modern Republic were laid.
Ord Mantell Presence Datacron Location
Ord Mantell Presence Datacron LocationThis Datacron will permanently increase your Presence with +2. It unlocks the Galactic History 13 Codex Entry for Republic Players.
The closest starting location for this Datacron is in the Volcano Camp Quick Travel Point. Start by following the road towards the Volcano Base to the South-West.
As you follow the road, you will see a beach down below with friendly Razoronn animals. Climb down the hillside to the beach and follow the shoreline South-West along the edge of the island for a long time.
Eventually, you will run past some dead trees and pointy rocks. On the other side of the terrain will be some lakes and large rocks all over. Go to the large rock in the middle of the lake as the Datacron is hiding on the other side.
Successfully collecting the Datacron will give you +2 Presence to all characters and the following Codex Entry:
Galactic History 13 – The First Great Schism
After the Force Wars, when the Jedi Order learned of the destructive power of the dark side, the Jedi devoted themselves to the path of the light. In the early days of the Republic, a young Kashi Mer Jedi named Xendor defied the order’s code and began experimenting with dark side techniques. Incensed, the Jedi Order confronted Xendor and banished him from Ossus.
Xendor, now immensely powerful and full of rage, raised an army on the planet Lettow and led it against the Jedi. Not since the Force Wars had the Jedi fought their own. Xendor and the Legions of Lettow eventually fell in battle; his lover, Arden Lyn, was defeated by the Jedi Master Awdrysta Pina and placed into a strange stasis, sustained by the dark side. Although this first schism within the Jedi was over, it would not be the last.
Ord Mantell Red Matrix Shard Datacron Location
Matrix Shards are mission items that you can use to create a Relic. The Shards are earned Per-Character. This means that even though the Datacron is considered collected for your entire Legacy if you want to get the Matrix Shard on a different character you will have to find the Datacron again on that character. This Datacron unlocks the Galactic History 14 Codex Entry.
The Red Matrix Shard Datacron is located very close to the Falks Reach Quick Travel Point. The Datacon is guarded by a Champion level 6 enemy so be careful.
When you arrive at Falks Reach, run across the water to the island. Instead of going up the hill, turn left and follow the beach below the bridge and cliffs.
Keep following the shoreline for a long time. You will have to run under a bridge and past a crashed ship engine before finding the Datacron in a ditch.
When you arrive, the Datacron may be guarded by Captain Ethen Remak, a Champion level 6 enemy. If you are a low level this could be a tough fight. Once you defeat Ethen Remak, you can collect the Datacron.
Successfully collecting the Matrix Datacron will give you 1 Red Matrix Shard in the Mission Items Tab of your Inventory, as well as the Codex Entry:
Galactic History 14 – The Fall of Tion
The Tionese Cluster, once a great civilization ruled by the despot Xim, entered its fading years as the Republic began its ascension. The third great power in the galaxy, the Hutt Empire, was also thriving. The Hutts used their criminal influence to control entire worlds, extorting and enslaving their subjects. Fear of the Hutts drove many worlds to seek membership in the Republic; truthfully, far more than the Republic could safely allow.
Eventually, war broke out between the Tion Cluster and the Republic. Despite–or because of–the Tionese’s lack of resources, the Republic found them a dangerous foe. In response, Republic spies quietly stirred up trouble between the Tion Cluster and their old enemies, the Hutt Empire.
Facing a war on two fronts, the Tionese submitted to the Republic. The worlds of the Tion Cluster gradually came under the Republic’s banner, finally ending their long enmity.
Visit the collective SWTOR Datacron Locations Guide and Achievements List to find and obtain all other Datacrons you may be missing. This is your ideal starting point for every Datacron Hunt you’d like to start.
The table below lists all Datacrons currently available in the game. On a few planets the same color datacron is accessible to Republic and Empire players via different paths and at different locations. In this case the Republic is listed on top and Empire below it. Click or Tab on an icon to read the dedicated guide explaining how to reach and obtain this datacron.
