The Jedi Consular is the negotiator for the Republic. Similar to Yoda, the Consular would rather use intelligence and knowledge to get their needed results rather than a lightsaber. However, Jedi Consulars are very capable combatants as well. Along with Jedi Knight, Jedi Consulars are one of the two Republic aligned Force users and four possible Republic classes. Both Jedi classes start the game on Tython. The Consulars are trained more heavily in the arts of the Force than in combat, but are still outstanding warriors. They are trained to…
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Jedi Consular Advanced Classes/Specializations Guide
Jedi Consular, much like other SWTOR classes have access to two specializations/advanced classes which you can choose at level 10: Jedi Sage wields a single-bladed lightsaber, has powerful telekinetics/healing and is a ranged controller with damage or healing powers. Jedi Shadow wields double-bladed lightsabers, and possess stealth and burst melee damage abilities. They can also tank. Jedi Sage The Jedi Sage’s abilities will focus on healing and removing negative effects on allies. They will also have a powerful range of force powers to attack enemies at range. Read more about…
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The Jedi Consulars are very powerful in the force. Focusing on Telekinesis, they channel the force for Power and Wisdom. They can also specialize in lightsaber combat as a Jedi Shadow. The resource bar for a Consular is force. The Consular starts with 100 force and it doesn’t increase with leveling. Some abilities however do have increased costs of Force or increased regeneration rates on higher levels. Starting Abilities Name Description Saber Strike Deals 100% weapon damage spread across a flurry of three melee attacks. Project Throws debris at the…
Read MoreSWTOR Imperial Agent Class Basics
The Imperial Agent is the spy of the Empire. His job is to go behind enemy lines and destroy something that is pivotal to the Republic and eliminate any opposition that gets in the Empire’s way, and then get out before anyone knows what has happened. Imperial Agent has two class specializations: Sniper and Operative. As an Operative the Imperial Agent uses close range tactics such as a “shiv” ability to eliminate their targets. They also use stealth abilities to hide their presence on the battlefield and position themselves for…
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The Imperial Agents abilities are focused on engaging enemies at range with rifles and a range of throwing weapons. They can also use a cover system to increase their evasion and activate some high power attacks. Starting Abilities Name Description Rifle Shot Fire 2 quick shots, causing medium damage. Shiv Stab the target with your energy blade for moderate damage and light damage over 3 seconds. Take Cover Evasion increase against targets in your cone of cover while taking cover. Recuperate Catch your breath, recovering your Health and Energy over…
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Imperial Agents have two class specializations or advanced classes: Operative and Sniper. Below you’ll find some details on each one. Operative Operatives specialize heavily in stealth and concealment, with this they are able to strike at an enemy without the enemy even knowing they were there. Along with stealth, they are able to specialize in medical technologies, allowing them to heal players. An Operative could make an extremely useful teammate to have on the field. Combining the expertise of multiple disciplines, Operatives adapt to any environment and any circumstance to…
Read MoreSWTOR Bounty Hunter Abilities
The Bounty Hunters are highly skilled in ranged combat. Focusing on quick firing laser blasters and range of darts, chaffs and a flamethrower. Bounty Hunter abilities generate heat which must be allowed to dissipate before they can be used again. In addition to the abilities listed below there are more which are specific to the two specializations. Starting Abilities Name Description Rigid Shots A quick stream of blasts causing moderate damage. Missle Blast Fires a rocket at an enemy, doing a high amount of damage and knockdown to the first…
Read MoreSWTOR Bounty Hunter Class Overview
Bounty Hunters employ a wide range of tactics, utilizing technology, weaponry, explosives, brute force and old fashioned hunting skills to track down illusive prey and tip the odds in a bounty hunters favor. Generally outnumbered, but rarely outgunned, a Bounty Hunter is usually proficient in many forms of combat and weaponry, augmenting a regular trooper-worthy plethora of weapons with others such as wrist mounted flame-throwers and rockets. Most are bedecked in custom designed battle suits which can range from mobile light and medium armor, to the heavy armor suits preferred…
Read MoreSWTOR Smuggler Abilities
Below you’ll find some starting abilities and those that can be trained later on for the Smuggler class. Starting Abilities Name Description Flurry of Bolts A flurry of bolts shot from your blaster. Take Cover Evasion increase against targets in your cone of cover while taking cover. Burst Fire three powerful blasts at your target. Flash Grenade Lob a flash grenade that blinds your target and all nearby targets (within 5m) for 8 seconds. Blindness ends prematurely if an affected target is damaged. Affects a maximum of 6 targets. Recuperate…
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There are two Smuggler class specializations (advanced classes), and they are Gunslinger and Scoundrel. Below you’ll find more information on each of them. Gunslinger The Gunslinger focuses on ranged combat using dual pistols. The Saboteur skill tree teaches the Gunslinger the usage of explosives and advanced tech where the Sharpshooter skill tree focuses on ranged, precise high damage attacks. The shared skill tree Dirty Fighting focuses on using all sorts of dirty tricks to defeat the enemy. More about Gunslinger spec (builds, abilities, leveling, PvP, tactics, …) Master of the…
Read MoreSith Warrior Mechanics Guide
There are two game mechanics designed to create the framework of what your player can do. The first thing to address is how fast a player can perform a task: how often a player can attack with their Lightsaber. This mechanic is called a Global Cooldown timer. It is currently set to 1.5 seconds. When you hit the button to attack with your lightsaber, you have to wait 1.5 seconds before you can attack again. This is to prevent your character from firing off abilities as fast as you could…
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There are two class specializations for the Sith Warrior (or otherwise known as advanced classes). They are Sith Marauder and Sith Juggernaut. Juggernaut Sith Juggernauts are Sith specialized in combat endurance and were known for wearing armor that provided them special protection in battle. Sith Juggernauts were known to primarily wield one lightsaber in combat, and were frequently adept at using the Force to cause terror and despair in enemy combatants. Primary Focus: Single Saber / Heavy Armor Fear and Darkside Auras Tank or Single Saber DPS The second specialization…
Read MoreSith Inquisitor Specializations
There are two specializations (advanced classes) that are available to Sith Inquisitors: Assassin and Sorcerer. Below you’ll find more information about each of those. Make sure you don’t miss checking the Sith Assassin guide, Sith Sorcerer guide. Sith Assassin Speed and deception are the tools in the Assassin’s arsenal. Whether using stealth to infiltrate a Republic base and remove a high-profile target or tactfully entering a large-scale battle, the Assassin’s dual-bladed Lightsaber flashes with deadly precision to provide a relentless offense and when necessary, a formidable defense. The Assassin can…
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The following are two groups of abilities Sith Inquisitors will use. One of them are starting abilities with which every character starts, and others can be learned later on via trainers. It should give you a nice overview of how gameplay and combat looks like. Starting Abilities Name Description Lightning Drain Deals very high energy damage to the target and restores Force over the duration of the effect. Lightning Drain also slows the movement speed of the target by 50% , and stuns weak and standard enemies. Seethe Pause to…
Read MoreBeginners Guide to Credits in SWTOR
Star Wars: The Old Republic, or SWTOR, is a new and upcoming MMORPG game by Bioware, a leading developer of quality RPG titles. There are tons and tons of players eagerly awaiting for SWTOR to release and one of the most frequently asked questions about this game is how the economy and currency work. In SWTOR players can gain credits which is the game’s main currency. You can obtain credits in a number of different ways: by completing quests, killing enemies, raiding or by selling items to NPC vendors or…
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