Knights of the Old Republic offers players the choice of three distinct starting classes, each providing a unique foundation for their character's development and playstyle. These classes influence your initial attributes, skills, and the types of feats and abilities you'll have access to as you progress through the game.
Soldier
The Soldier class is desed for direct combat and excels in the use of weaponry. Soldiers have the highest starting hit points and gain combat-related feats more readily than other classes. They are ideal for players who prefer to be on the front lines, engaging enemies directly with blasters or melee weapons.
- Strengths: High hit points, excellent weapon proficiency, access to powerful combat feats like Power Attack and Flurry.
- Weaknesses: Limited access to Force powers and technical skills.
- Playstyle: Straightforward combatant, focusing on dealing and absorbing damage.
Scoundrel
The Scoundrel class focuses on agility, stealth, and exploiting enemy weaknesses. They possess a knack for picking locks, disabling traps, and dealing devastating critical hits. Scoundrels are more fragile than Soldiers but can be incredibly effective when played strategically, utilizing surprise and precision.
- Strengths: High Dexterity, excellent skills in Security, Computer Use, and Stealth, access to Sneak Attack for bonus damage.
- Weaknesses: Lower hit points and less direct combat prowess compared to Soldiers.
- Playstyle: Tactical combatant, relying on stealth, critical hits, and exploiting enemy vulnerabilities.
Jedi
The Jedi class is the quintessential Force-user. Starting with basic Force powers, Jedi characters have the potential to become incredibly powerful wielders of the Force. They offer a balance between combat ability and potent Force abilities, making them versatile characters capable of both offense and support.
- Strengths: Access to a wide array of Force powers (offensive, defensive, and utility), good attribute spread for Force abilities.
- Weaknesses: Lower starting hit points and fewer combat-specific feats compared to Soldiers.
- Playstyle: Versatile, blending lightsaber combat with powerful Force abilities, capable of controlling the battlefield and supporting allies.
Choosing Your Class
The choice of starting class sificantly impacts your early game experience and long-term character build. Consider your preferred playstyle:
- If you enjoy direct confrontation and powerful weapon attacks, choose Soldier.
- If you prefer a more subtle approach, focusing on skills, stealth, and critical hits, choose Scoundrel.
- If you are drawn to the mystical powers of the Force and wish to wield them in combat, choose Jedi.
Regardless of your initial choice, remember that your character can develop in many directions through attribute allocation, feat selection, and the acquisition of new Force powers or combat abilities.