Khem Val

Once a loyal servant of the Sith Lord Tulak Hord, Khem Val was placed in a stasis chamber in the tomb of Naga Sadow centuries ago by his master for safekeeping. Tulak Hord is long dead, but Khem Val lives on - a terrifying nightmare from the ancient past. Powerful, cunning and ruthless enough to slay even the strongest Force users, Khem Val was trained as an elite assassin. After emerging from his long slumber, the Dashade is the very embodiment of death and destruction - a reminder that there are things even Sith and Jedi must fear. Although once pledged to a life of service, with his original master gone, it is uncertain where Khem Val's true loyalties now lie. A near-perfect killing machine, he could prove a valuable weapon for anyone willing to take him on… though he is a weapon that can cut both ways.

  • Class: Sith Inquisitor
  • Returns: Alliance Alert
  • Likes: Killing Force users, displays of strength, making foolish people unhappy
  • Dislikes: Weakness in any form, not killing Force users
  • Weapon: Vibrosword

Khem Val Customizations

Khem Val Recruitment

In the later expansions, players can recruit many companions to join their alliance, including companions from other stories.









Returns: After Ossus / Jedi Under Siege

Alliance Alert: Alliance Alert A Long Lost Hunger

Recruitable By: Sith Inquisitor only

Requirements: Must complete Ossus / Jedi Under Siege, does not seem to require you to do any other Alliance Alerts first


Khem Val Romance Guide

Romanceable by: All Sith Inquisitors, depending on story choices

About: Once a loyal servant of the Sith Lord Tulak Hord, Khem Val was placed in a stasis chamber in the tomb of Naga Sadow centuries ago by his master for safekeeping. Tulak Hord is long dead, but Khem Val lives on; a terrifying nightmare from the ancient past. Powerful, cunning and ruthless enough to slay even the strongest Force users, Khem Val was trained as an elite assassin. After emerging from his long slumber, the Dashade is the very embodiment of death and destruction; a reminder that there are things even Sith and Jedi must fear. Although once pledged to a life of service, with his original master gone, it is uncertain where Khem Val's true loyalties now lie. A near-perfect killing machine, he could prove a valuable weapon for anyone willing to take him on... though he is a weapon that can cut both ways.



How to start romance: Players can start a romance with Khem Val on Ossus, after the Knights of the Eternal Throne expansion and before the Onslaught expansion, depending on whether or not they preserved Khem Val's spirit in the original story. The Sith Inquisitor will come across Khem Val hunting on the farms of Ossus, and can continue speaking through an alliance alert, after completing the Knights of the Eternal Throne expansion and the To Find a Findsman Alliance Alert. Press N on your keyboard to open the Companions & Contact menu. If you have not done To Find a Findsman, pick that one up and complete it first, and then the alliance alert A Long Lost hunger will become available in the Companions & Contact menu as long as you have finished Knights of the Eternal Throne. The player will have a reunion on Odessan, and during the conversation an option "[FLIRT] You're never alone" will appear. The player must choose the second "[FLIRT] You smell delicious, too." that comes up, and lastly, when Khem Val asks to be bonded, the player must choose "Yes. I'm in." instead of "I can't." A box will pop up that says "This choice will start your romance with Khem Val. Doing so will end any other romances you may be involved in. Are you sure you want to proceed?" click Continue will lead to Khem Val leaving to prepare the rituals, and the player tries to kiss him, but Khem Val does not want to kiss.

Videos: Khem Val romance on Ossus, Shock Khem Val on Ossus,

Khem Val Influence

A companion's strength in battle is not determined by their gear, instead it is boosted by their Influence Level. A companion's Influence Level also affects their crafting and gathering speed for crew skills, and their crafting critical chance. Most companions start at Influence Level 1, and you can raise their influence level by making decisions they approve of in cutscenes, or by giving them gifts they enjoy.

The higher rank the gift is, and whether they like, favorite or love it, will affect how much Influence they gain from a gift. Gifts that Khem Val can gain Influence from are listed below along with how to get them.

Boost Khem Val to Influence Level 50: You can make your companion incredibly strong by boosting them up to influence level 50. Using a Companion Compendium is the fastest way to get to Influence 50 and levels your companion to influence level 50 immediately, without using gifts. You can either get one in the Strongholds section of the Fleet for 3 Dark Projects plus 4.25 million credits, or buy them from the Cartel Market / GTN.

Khem Val

  • Loves ♥ ♥ ♥ (Best): Cultural Artifact
  • Favorites ♥ ♥ (Second Best): Weapon
  • Likes ♥ (Third Best): Imperial Memorabilia, Technology, Trophy
  • Courting gifts are broken and will NOT be useful to give to Khem Val at all, even if you romanced them
Gift TypeReactionGiftsRomance Gift TypeRomanced Reaction
CourtingNoneItems
Cultural ArtifactLove ♥ ♥ ♥ (Best)Items
DelicaciesNoneItems
Imperial MemorabiliaLike ♥ (Third Best)Items
LuxuryNoneItems
MaintenanceNoneItems
Military GearNoneItems
Republic MemorabiliaNoneItems
TechnologyLike ♥ (Third Best)Items
TrophyLike ♥ (Third Best)Items
Underworld GoodNoneItems
WeaponFavorite ♥ ♥ (Second Best)Items

Cultural Artifact Gifts for Khem Val

IconItem NameGift TypeReactRankQualitySource
Carved Relief of Zildrog's FallCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥6legendaryOdessan Vendor (250,000 Credits), Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Memoir of the Unification WarsCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥5artifactFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (10,000 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Artifact Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting, Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Signet Ring of Ancient TionCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥5prototypeFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (5,000 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Prototype Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting, Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Carved RunestoneCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥5premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Premium Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Writings of the First MysticsCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥4artifactRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Alderaanian Noble HeirloomCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥4prototypeRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Hutt BannerCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥4premiumRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Chronicle of House Panteer's FormationCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥3artifactRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Hand-Painted Pazaak CardCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥3prototypeRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Primitive StaffCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥3premiumRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Relic of a Lost CultureCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥2artifactPersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Hutt Feast IngredientsCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥2prototypePersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Dubrillion Lizard EggCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥2premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (600 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (600 Credits), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Gree Personal JournalCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥1artifactPersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Mantellian Puzzle BoxCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥1prototypePersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Polished MeteoriteCultural Artifact♥ ♥ ♥1premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting

Weapon Gifts for Khem Val

IconItem NameGift TypeReactRankQualitySource
Miniature Black Hole Gravity GrenadeWeapon♥ ♥6legendaryOdessan Vendor (250,000 Credits), Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Unique Rakata GrenadeWeapon♥ ♥5artifactFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (10,000 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Artifact Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting, Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Energy Blade BayonetWeapon♥ ♥5prototypeFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (5,000 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Prototype Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting, Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
High-Resolution Combat RecorderWeapon♥ ♥5premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Premium Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Emergency Blaster DetonatorWeapon♥ ♥4artifactRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Star Core Overloaded Power CellWeapon♥ ♥4prototypeRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Personal Armory LockerWeapon♥ ♥4premiumRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Exotic Gree Heat SinkWeapon♥ ♥3artifactRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
BlasTech Ultralight TriggerWeapon♥ ♥3prototypeRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Concealable VibroknifeWeapon♥ ♥3premiumRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Taung Crusader's VibroknifeWeapon♥ ♥2artifactPersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Military Scope SetWeapon♥ ♥2prototypePersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Padded Weapon CaseWeapon♥ ♥2premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (600 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (600 Credits), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Pre-Republic Slug ThrowerWeapon♥ ♥1artifactPersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Czerka Blaster SilencerWeapon♥ ♥1prototypePersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Ammunition BeltWeapon♥ ♥1premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting

Imperial Memorabilia Gifts for Khem Val

IconItem NameGift TypeReactRankQualitySource
Collected History of the True SithImperial Memorabilia6legendaryOdessan Vendor (250,000 Credits), Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Account of the Discovery of KorribanImperial Memorabilia5artifactFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (10,000 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Artifact Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting, Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Banned Imperial History DocumentImperial Memorabilia5prototypeFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (5,000 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Prototype Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting, Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Sith Opera CollectionImperial Memorabilia5premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Premium Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Decorative Sith BladeImperial Memorabilia4artifactRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Imperial General's Dog TagsImperial Memorabilia4prototypeRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Philosophy of the Sith CodeImperial Memorabilia4premiumRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Moff's Signet RingImperial Memorabilia3artifactRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Imperial Service MedalImperial Memorabilia3prototypeRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Imperial Military RecordsImperial Memorabilia3premiumRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Archive of Known Sith BloodlinesImperial Memorabilia2artifactPersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Declaration of the Emperor's WillImperial Memorabilia2prototypePersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Imperial Battalion FlagImperial Memorabilia2premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (600 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (600 Credits), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Ancient Sith MuralImperial Memorabilia1artifactPersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Relic of the Sacking of CoruscantImperial Memorabilia1prototypePersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Imperial History HoloImperial Memorabilia1premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting

Technology Gifts for Khem Val

IconItem NameGift TypeReactRankQualitySource
Self-Learning Fabricator MatrixTechnology6legendaryOdessan Vendor (250,000 Credits), Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Vial of Gree Nanite PasteTechnology5artifactFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (10,000 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Artifact Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting, Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Aratech Reconstruction ToolkitTechnology5prototypeFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (5,000 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Prototype Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting, Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Pinpoint Welding TorchTechnology5premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Premium Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Ancient Droid Memory CoreTechnology4artifactRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
VergeCorps Destablized Power MatrixTechnology4prototypeRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Expert Slicer's SpikeTechnology4premiumRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Rakata Comprehensive BioscannerTechnology3artifactRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Kal-Reyon Experimental ImplantTechnology3prototypeRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Droid Diagnostic KitTechnology3premiumRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Auto-Updating Astrogation ChartTechnology2artifactPersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Miniature Chemical DisassemblerTechnology2prototypePersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Hutt Data LibraryTechnology2premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (600 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (600 Credits), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Unlimited Access Security BreakerTechnology1artifactPersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Czerka Universal TranslatorTechnology1prototypePersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
HoloviewerTechnology1premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting

Trophy Gifts for Khem Val

IconItem NameGift TypeReactRankQualitySource
Arena Champion's Prized BlasterTrophy6legendaryOdessan Vendor (250,000 Credits), Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Splinter of a Rakata StrongholdTrophy5artifactFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (10,000 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Artifact Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting, Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Galactic Crime Lord's ID CardTrophy5prototypeFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (5,000 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (1 Prototype Gift Fragment, gift fragments are no longer available), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting, Alliance Crates earned at level 61+
Wraid PlateTrophy5premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 5 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Sith Lord's MaskTrophy4artifactRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Greater Cthon BrainTrophy4prototypeRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Humanoid SkullTrophy4premiumRank 4 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Perfect Krayt Dragon PearlTrophy3artifactRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Sterilized Rakghoul ClawTrophy3prototypeRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Nexu ClawTrophy3premiumRank 3 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Mutant Rancor ToothTrophy2artifactPersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Pantran Whitefang HideTrophy2prototypePersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Sleen TailTrophy2premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (600 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (600 Credits), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 2 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Killik Hive Queen's MandibleTrophy1artifactPersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Assassin Droid HandTrophy1prototypePersonal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting
Vrblther SkullTrophy1premiumFleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Fleet Companion Gifts Vendor (200 Credits), Personal Conquest Reward for level 1-70, Rank 1 Companion Gifts Missions from Diplomacy and Underworld Trading and Treasure Hunting

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