Classes
Player classes announced by BioWare
Note: The official SWTOR site does not yet have the Advanced Classes Specialization updated for each Class. You can see their announced AC’s on the 8/20/2010 Friday Update here. Scroll down for Advanced Classes and abilities section.
Republic Classes
Heavily armored, wields blaster rifle. Troopers charge into battle, thinking only of duty, honor, and the glory of victory over the enemy.
SPECIES: Human, Zabrak
ADVANCED CLASS SPECIALIZATIONS: Commando (Heavy Blaster Canon, Grenades, Ranged DPS) or Vanguard (Blaster Rifle, Energy Shields & Defense, Tank)
STARTING PLANET: Ord Mantell
COMPANION: Tanno Vik
STARSHIP: Rendili Hyperworks BT-7 Thunderclap
Official Trooper Page
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Lives by wits, lightning-quick reflexes, and by being fastest on the draw. Smugglers can hold their own in combat, but they prefer to use stealth or trickery to make sure the odds are in their favor before getting into a gun-fight.
SPECIES: Human, Twi’lek
ADVANCED CLASS SPECIALIZATIONS: Scoundrel (Blaster “Shot Gun”, Stealth/Medicine, Burst Range Damage or Healing) or Gunslinger (Dual Pistols, Quick Draw/Fast Attacks, Ranged DPS)
STARTING PLANET: Ord Mantell
COMPANION: Bowdaar, Corso Riggs
STARSHIP: Corellian XS Stock Light Freighter
Official Smuggler Page
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User of the Force, prepares mind and body through years of intense meditation and training. A Jedi Knight is a sworn protector of the Republic and guardian of peace throughout the galaxy. In battle, the Jedi turns combat into an art form, wielding the iconic lightsaber with acrobatic precision.
SPECIES: Human, Miraluka, Zabrak
ADVANCED CLASS SPECIALIZATIONS: Jedi Sentinel (Dual Wield Saber, Saber Fighting Specialist, Melee DPS) or Jedi Guardian (Single Saber/Heavy Armor, Leadership/Party Buffs, Tank).
STARTING PLANET: Tython.
COMPANION: T7-01
STARSHIP: Corellian Defender-Class Corvette
Official Jedi Knight Page
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User of the Force, channels abilities in both combat and diplomacy. The Consular is highly empathetic and perceptive and can find the truth of the matter before anyone else. When the time for diplomacy is over, the Consular’s dual lightsaber becomes a beautiful but deadly weapon.
SPECIES: Human, Mirialan, Miraluka, Twi’lek
ADVANCED CLASS SPECIALIZATIONS: Shadow (Double-bladed Saber, Stealth, Burst Melee Damage) or Sage (Single Saber, Power Telekinesis/Healing, Ranged Control/Damage or Healing)
STARTING PLANET: Tython.
COMPANION: Qyzen
STARSHIP: Corellian Defender-Class Corvette
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Imperial Classes
Professional killers-for-hire, expert with the most high-tech weapons and gadgets. Bounty Hunters descend from a long-line of mercenaries with a history of independence and a reputation for being relentless in the hunt.
SPECIES: Human, Rattataki
ADVANCED CLASS SPECIALIZATIONS: Powertech (Flamethrower, Defense / Energy Shields, Tank) or Mercenary (Dual Wield Guns, Missiles, Ranged DPS).
STARTING PLANET: Hutta.
COMPANION: Mako
STARSHIP: Kuat Drive Yards (KDY) D5-Mantis Patrol Craft
Official Bounty Hunter Page
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Champion of the Dark Side. Channels inner fear and hatred to harness the Force, heavily armored, brutal in combat with single- or dual-lightsaber capability.
SPECIES: Human, Sith Pureblood
ADVANCED CLASS SPECIALIZATIONS: Juggernaut (Single Saber / Heavy Armor, Fear and Darkside Auras, Tank) or Marauder (Dual Wield Sabers / Armor, Saber fighting specialist, Melee DPS).
STARTING PLANET: Korriban.
COMPANION: Vette.
STARSHIP: Fury-Class Imperial Interceptor
Official Sith Warrior Page
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IMPERIAL AGENT
Experts in stealth, infiltration, assassination. Trained and outfitted with state-of-the-art weapons, gadgets and armor mesh. The Imperial Agent prefers ranged attacks and subterfuge. The most elite of this class is the Cipher Agent, someone selected for the most dangerous and sensitive missions.
SPECIES: Human, Chiss
ADVANCED CLASS SPECIALIZATIONS: Operative (Blaster Rifle / Energy Blade, Stealth, Burst Ranged damage) or Sniper (Sniper Rifle, Cover, Ambush, Orbital Strikes, Ranged DPS)
STARTING PLANET: Hutta
COMPANION: Kaliyo Djannis
STARSHIP: X-70B Phantom
Official Imperial Agent Page
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Scheming politician, lethal in combat. These Force users surround themselves with a deadly light show as they harness the electrical energies to deal with their foes. They are also expert at lightsaber combat. The Inquisitor uses a frightening array of abilities to seize authority in the cutthroat world of Sith politics.
SPECIES: Human, Zabrak
ADVANCED CLASS SPECIALIZATIONS: Sith Sorcerer (Single Saber, Force Lightning / Force Drain, Ranged DPS or Healer) or Sith Assassin (Double Bladed Saber, Stealth, Burst Melee DPS).
STARTING PLANET: Korriban.
COMPANION: Khem Val
STARSHIP: Fury-Class Imperial Interceptor
Official Sith Inquisitor Page
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