Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Characters & Builds

Learn about character classes in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, focusing on Scoundrel skills, Soldier combat, and Scout implant feats.

Characters & Builds

Understanding character classes and their unique abilities is key to mastering combat and skill checks in KOTOR. Scoundrels excel in skills and sneak attacks, Soldiers are combat-focused tanks, and Scouts are technicians with free implant feats. Each class offers distinct advantages for different playstyles.

  • Scoundrel: This class is the "skiller" of KOTOR, with the most class skills and highest skill points per level.
    • Class Skills: Most skills are class skills.
    • Cross Class Skills: Computer Use, Repair, Treat Injury.
    • Special Ability: Sneak Attack. This ability can be useful but requires careful setup.
    • Focus: Skilling over combat.
  • Soldier: Soldiers have the highest health and are primarily focused on combat.
    • Class Skills: Demolitions, Awareness, Treat Injury.
    • Cross Class Skills: Most skills are cross class.
    • Skill Points: Fewest per level.
    • Focus: Combat and saving healing methods.
  • Scout: Scouts are the "technicians" of KOTOR, specializing in technical skills.
    • Class Skills: Computer Use, Repair, Demolitions, Awareness, Treat Injury.
    • Special Ability: Gets implant feats for free.
    • Focus: Technical skills and utility.

Character attributes do not differ between light and dark players for these classes. For specific build recommendations, players can consult DaSarcasticGuy's strategies mentioned in the guide's Credits section, especially if aiming for a particular playing style like an all-out fighter.