March 2010 – Leveling Guides

How Star Trek Online Skills Work

March 23, 2010February 7, 2017 Leveling-Guides.com

The excellent The engines cannae take it blog recently posted a beginners guide for STO which among other things contains very useful information about skills, a very useful resource for new players. You can read the part of the article which is specific to skills right here so be sure to familiarize yourself with the basics before you go ahead and plan your skills. Your captain can purchase in a wide variety of skills, which provide bonuses to various aspects of your character. Skills are purchased with skill points (SP), the STO version of experience points which are…

Star Trek Online Skills Guide

March 23, 2010June 30, 2017 fmg

Your captain’s skills are one of the most important aspects of your character in Star Trek: Online, both in terms of how effective you are in combat and in distinguishing your character from others. Although all captains of the same class share the same innate abilities, and all characters have access to the same bridge officer abilities, ships and weapons, how well your character performs with each of those abilities, ships and weapons is primarily determined by your captain’s skills. This article takes a closer look at how the STO…

Recommended Star Trek Online Bridge Officer Space Abilities

March 22, 2010February 7, 2017 Leveling-Guides.com

Star Trek Online Bridge Officer Abilities

Out of all the things that differentiate your character from every other, Bridge Officer abilities are probably the most important ones. The types of weapons you use, ship you have and skills you picked are very important, but having the right abilities which you can use in combat is invaluable. There are dozens of different abilities you can choose and no doubt all are useful. But since you can have only so few of them, it’s recommended to use the ones best suited for a variety of situations you will…

Star Trek Online Starship Mechanics Guide

March 11, 2010June 30, 2017 fmg

Although space combat is a central element of Star Trek: Online and players spend a significant amount of their time in command of their ships, there are several aspects of how starships function in the game that are poorly explained at best. This article presents the results of extensive testing and comparison of various elements of starship mechanics in STO and initial conclusions based on the data gathered. Understanding how starships function should help you make more informed decisions about which ships to command and how to equip them to…

Star Trek Online Ship Weapons Guide

March 5, 2010June 30, 2017 fmg

Space combat is a central element of Star Trek: Online. With the galaxy torn apart by war, clashes between the various races and factions are common, and both Starfleet and KDF captains will spend a significant proportion of their time commanding their ships in battle. As such, your ship’s weapons are an important element of your character’s effectiveness. This article takes a look at some of the basic concepts governing weapons in STO, examines the various types available, and explains how the different factors that affect your weapons’ damage appear…

Star Trek Online Klingon Races Guide

March 3, 2010 fmg

Whether you’re looking to create a Gorn, Klingon, Nausicaan, Lethean, or Orion warrior, our guide to Klingon Empire species in Star Trek Online has you covered. Upon reaching level 6, players of Star Trek Online unlock the ability to create a character in the Klingon faction. These warlike beings level up through a combination of PvE and PvP combat. Those who choose to walk the path of the warrior are not confined to the Klingon species, however, as they also have the option of choosing between several races who have…

Star Trek Online Federation Races Guide

March 1, 2010 fmg

There are nine unique species on the Federation side in Star Trek Online, each with their own individual bonuses and traits. Our guide will help you figure out the difference between an Andorian and a Vulcan, and provide you with a full listing of traits for each Federation species. Cryptic has long been known for the excellent character creation and customization options their games offer players, and Star Trek Online is no different. Fans of the Star Trek series will be pleased to learn that they can choose from a…