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

Combat System Explained — Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Guide

Understand Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic's real-time combat system. Learn about attack rolls, defense ratings, and effective use of party abilities.

KOTOR's combat is turn-based under the hood, but presented in real-time. When you pause, you can queue up actions for each party member. Attacks, Force powers, and item usage all consume a 'turn'. Understanding attack rolls, defense ratings, and saving throws is key. Different weapon types have varying damage and critical hit chances. Utilize your party members' unique abilities to create powerful synergies and overcome challenging encounters.

Combat System Explained - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic screenshot
Combat System Explained