Embark on your journey in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by carefully crafting your character. Your choices in appearance, class, and attributes will shape your destiny, influencing your skills, Force powers, and how the galaxy perceives you. Will you be a noble Jedi Guardian, a cunning Scoundrel, or a Force-wielding Sentinel? Each path offers unique abilities and story interactions.
Choosing Your Path: Classes and Attributes
At the start of your adventure, you'll select one of three core classes: Jedi Guardian, Jedi Sentinel, or Jedi Consular. Each class has distinct strengths and weaknesses:
- Jedi Guardian: Excels in lightsaber combat and melee prowess, focusing on Strength and Dexterity. Ideal for players who want to be on the front lines.
- Jedi Sentinel: A balanced class, adept at both combat and Force powers. They offer versatility, with good investments in Strength, Dexterity, and Force powers.
- Jedi Consular: Primarily a Force-user, specializing in powerful Force powers and wisdom. They rely on Force Power and Wisdom attributes, making them potent spellcasters.
Attributes: The Foundation of Your Character
Your character's core abilities are determined by their attributes. These are:
- Strength: Affects melee attack and damage.
- Dexterity: Influences ranged attack, defense, and Reflex saves.
- Constitution: Determines your hit points and Fortitude saves.
- Intelligence: Impacts skill points gained per level and certain Force powers.
- Wisdom: Crucial for Force powers and Willpower saves.
- Charisma: Affects Force power attack bonuses and dialogue options.
Allocate your starting points wisely, considering your chosen class and desired playstyle. A higher attribute score generally translates to better performance in related skills and abilities.
Appearance and Background
Beyond stats, you'll customize your character's appearance. While cosmetic, this choice can influence how certain NPCs react to you. You'll also choose a starting planet, which offers a minor bonus to attributes or skills, subtly nudging you towards a particular playstyle.
Feats and Skills
As you level up, you'll gain Feats and Skill points. Feats are special abilities that grant passive bonuses or unlock new combat maneuvers. Skills are proficiencies that allow you to interact with the world in various ways, such as Computer Use, Demolitions, or Persuade. Prioritize skills and feats that complement your class and combat style.