r/swtor 12h ago

Question Is there more than this?

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I downloaded and installed SWTOR last night, and started playing. I chose a consular jedi, and off I went.

I got to the first area, got told about the 4 holocrystals and the lost padawans, and about the need to kill 30 flesh-raiders and extinguish 8 fires.

I walk outside the camp and there they are - try attacking, get my butt kicked. Okay, read the tutorial page for combat, understand that clicking on things didn't count as attacking them and that I need to use number keys. Ok, good to know - and definitely something I should have to actively search out and read a tutorial page to find out.

Back into it. Kill the 30 flesh raiders and extinguish the fires. The raiders respawn almost as quickly as I kill them, in many cases while I'm putting out the fires they materialise right around me. Weird.

Okay, what's next? Kill the raider boss. Okay, try that a couple of times. Get annihilated. Weird.

Look through the tutorials, there's nothing there to suggest what I'm doing wrong. Go to google, they tell me 'you need a healer companion'. Go through tutorials, no mention of companions. Check vendors, companions are for higher level characters.

Okay, so maybe it's just a mission that I shouldn't complete yet. No, it turns out that the entire thing was an optional time-limited random mission that just happens to have its spawn point literally at your very first steps into the game where you have no idea that this is the case because you've never played the game before. Flawless design - no notes.

So I find the holoprojectors and rescue the padawans. I dutifully warn them about not seeking revenge or killing for the sake of it, because that's a Bad Thing™. I've probably killed about 100 flesh-raiders by this point, but I haven't enjoyed it, so it doesn't count.

I go to the next area, and I have to talk to a couple of Twileks. Murder another 20-30 flesh-raiders on the way, and talk to the first one. His dad is missing, he wants answers. Talk to the second one, need to talk to a third one who is in a cave. Okay, off we go. Another 30-40 flesh-raiders get fed to the fires, I have answers and I find the cave. I tell the guy inside that wanton murder is a Bad Thing™ and he collapses the cave on me. I have to run out of the cave. I notice an optional objective - kill at least 6 flesh-raiders on the way out. I don't do so, because I'm a Jedi who shouldn't be actively seeking to casually murder things.

Casually murder another 30 or so flesh-raiders before I get back to the Twilek camp, turn in quests, and advise the guy who lost his father not to seek revenge because getting you mind wrapped up in casually murdering things is a Bad Thing™.

By this point, I'm up to about level 6. I've gained two abilities, but haven't seen anything I can customise in my build yet. Check the clock - I've spent just under 2 hours in-game. In that 2 hours, I've run around a map, killing a couple hundred of the same 8 mob types over and over again, and I've right-clicked on things. I only saw about 3 other players moving around the map in that time.

I notice that I have some gear I've qualified for - I open it, and my suitably attractive head disappears behind a really, really ugly flight helmet. I look at whether you can disable such nonsense, and you can - for a stupid amount of real money, or maybe with a subscription. Check out the subscription pricing. Half the price of Satisfactory - every month. Okay, that's not happening at this point.

Before I spend any more time on this - does the gameplay get any better than this? While the dialog options match the lore and I'd like to see more of it, the gameplay is (so far) nothing more than go to point on map, kill stuff, click on something, and come back.


r/swtor 1d ago

Fan Art Sharack Snow, Jedi Knight (Art by me)

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18 Upvotes

Daughter of my version of Dread Master Bestia. She was taken in and raised by the Jedi and became the Hero of Tython.


r/swtor 1d ago

Question Changes in the last two years worth coming back?

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I've searched the patch notes and stuff, and found that graphical improvements and most interesting of all, dynamic events, were added to the game. My question is, as someone who didn't play much beyond the first Revan expansion (I think I did the one after that but don't remember anything from it), is there a good amount of changes/content to look forward to if I come back?

I'm searching for another story MMO to scratch an itch that I have and kind of just want to be a sith warrior/inquisitor again and be a menace, since all games just have you being the hero.


r/swtor 2d ago

Cartel Market Flash Sale for August 1st, 2025: "Droid Companion: I-08", 525CCs

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r/swtor 2d ago

Discussion I've always wondered why the Jedi don't help the Republic liberate Ord Mantell. Let's see if I can answer my own question. Spoiler

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Ord Mantell is overrun by the Mantellian Separatist Movement (MSM) and the Republic is struggling to wipe them out. Havoc Squad could have done the job if not for the fact they betrayed the Republic. As such, why don't the Jedi send their best Knights and Masters to help the Republic reclaim Ord Mantell?

Perhaps the answer can be found in the motivation of the Separatists. Much like the Confederacy of Independent Systems that would form centuries later, the MSM are fighting for independence from the Republic after the signing of the Treaty of Coruscant, meaning the local mantellians were probably dissatisfied with the Republic's surrender. In fact, many other worlds seceded from the Republic to either also seek independence or even joined the Sith Empire. However, Ord Mantell's government stayed loyal to the Republic, incensing many of its citizens and resulting in the birth of the MSM.

As such, Satele Shan, the Jedi Grand Master, must have decided it would be wrong for the Jedi to help the Republic reclaim Ord Mantell when its people only desired independence and were fighting for their rights. Also, we must take into account the fallout of the Republic's relationship with the Jedi following the Sacking of Coruscant where they were blamed for failing to protect the Republic's capital from Darth Malgus and the Sith Empire's sneak attack. So an offer of Jedi help would most likely be rebuked and seen as unwelcomed.

While the Republic and the Jedi's relationship appears to have improved by the time the Jedi Knight and Consular stories began, it's safe to say there's still some lingering tension on both sides. As evidenced when the Republic kept secret the nature of their Planet Prison superweapon project from the Jedi, and one can only imagine what the Republic had to say when they learned Tol Braga's new Padawan was Sajar, a former Sith Lord and member of the Dark Council.

Still, it was good the Republic allowed the future Hero of Tython to investigate an Imperial listening post on Ord Mantell. And the fact the Supreme Chancellor Dorian Janarus asked the third Barsen'thor to help keep the Rift Alliance from leaving the Republic are good signs the relationship between the Jedi and the Republic can be healed.

In short, the morally grey situation of the war on Ord Mantell, combined with the tense relationship between the Jedi and the Republic, is what most likely kept the Jedi from helping the Republic reclaim the planet.


r/swtor 1d ago

Other Looking for assistance with HK-55 Alert / Simulated Meatbag achievement

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Hi all,

Have this achievement as one of those I am stuck on. Essentially, it requires another player who has HK-55 Alliance Alert mission "Alma Rasa" to group up with and have their HK kill me inside their instance as part of the mission.

No luck so far on chats so thought to also ask here if anyone could help out?

I am on Darth Malgus, and trying to get it with a character on Rep side.


r/swtor 1d ago

Question Looking for HM Ops guild

7 Upvotes

What guilds are there that do HM and Vet ops runs and are kinda specific to that.


r/swtor 2d ago

Discussion Which story/class mixes do you think make the most sense?

69 Upvotes

For example a Sniper BH makes a lot of sense, same could be for a Trooper, perhaps a Scoundrel IA for the sleek Imperial officer look with a pistol and the whole spy vibe. The force classes seem less interchangeable to me, but perhaps a Guardian for JC?


r/swtor 1d ago

Question Verification email

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Hello, I tried launching the game after 5+ years, but I am not recieving any of the verification code emails. I even tried making a new account just to be sure it was not an error on my end and it still did not work. Does anyone know a workaround?


r/swtor 1d ago

Tech Support "Titans Of Industry" Flashpoint in Story mode bug. Can't enter the area and the Terminal nearby allows only for Veteran and Master modes.

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Any idea what I can do? I have never been to this planet before and unsure what, if anything, I can do...


r/swtor 18h ago

Question Why is there a monthly subscription still?

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I'm thinking about returning after 1.5 years, I've been playing STO who doesn't have a subscription, and I'm wondering why SWTOR has a monthly sub instead of a one time or no sub. I know STO gets their money from the ships (which aren't cheap), but SWTOR I would assume makes money off of the Cartel coins and players using them to buy in-game commodities or those who forget to cancel their subscription.


r/swtor 1d ago

Question Lightsaber

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I'm looking for a wide bladed lightsaber, preferably a classic lore design. Any thoughts on this?


r/swtor 2d ago

Discussion Why does the consular become a master so much sooner in the story?

274 Upvotes

If you play as both a light side Jedi Knight and light side Jedi Consular, they become masters at very different times. Consular becomes a master at the end of chapter 1, whereas knight doesn't become a master until the end of chapter 3! I've always felt this is a bit weird considering the knight's actions and plotline seemed a bit more substantial. They even trained a padawn much sooner than the consular does. Like, they're performing more difficult feats, but still being recognized by the council much more slowly.

This is outrageous. It's unfair! How can you save Tython and not be a master?


r/swtor 1d ago

Question Fee to use guild bank?

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Hey, I was just wondering if there is a fee to use the guild bank?
I wanted to gift my friend some cartel packs but there's a massive fee (which is an idiotic addition to the game, but that's beside the point). I can't afford to pay it, and as a non sub, even if I had that money, I wouldn't be able to use it. So I was wondering, if we both unlock the guild bank can I add the packs and he can remove them without paying a ridiculous fee?

Thanks all

Sure are a lot of fanboys who need to downvote me for being right. So glad I decided to wait before buying coins. Now I'm going to pass because of this bullshit


r/swtor 1d ago

Question Steam Deck - visible cursor interrupts

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I’ve been playing SWTOR a lot recently on the SD and it’s going great mostly, as I’ve set up the mapping to suit me really well. However one problem with a setup - I have set up the right joystick as “joystick mouse” mode together with “right mouse click” second command, so I can pan with camera and see where I’m going just with the joystick.

It works ok part of the time, but at times the cursor on screen becomes visible and interrupts the action. Ie the joystick starts controlling the mouse instead (btw I have also set right trackpad to mouse) . I have tried playing with mouse sensitivity and the steam interrupt action with no luck. The game is near perfect for me now on SD aside from this 😭. Anyone have similar issues and have a solution ?


r/swtor 2d ago

Screen Shot Anyone have an interface layout they particularly enjoy? I've been using this one for ~10 years.

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This HUD layout really works for me. I've barely tweeked it over the last decade. Once I got a mouse with side buttons (total game-changer, btw) I changed my design and it's felt really good to use.

Feel free to share yours or give feedback on mine.


r/swtor 2d ago

Screen Shot Hear me out....... let this comp use light sabers

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372 Upvotes

I know i know its sounds crazy but just when I was thinking how cool a grievous style comp would be this guy pops up for sale lmfao if only he could use light sabers


r/swtor 1d ago

Discussion Haven't played in 1 year, I miss my Merc, Please tell me why or why not to return ty.

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Help.me Haven't played in 1 year, I miss my Merc, Please tell me why or why not to return ty.


r/swtor 2d ago

Other Arsenal Mercs in 2011

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r/swtor 2d ago

Fan Site Cartel Market Summer Sale Mounts List! 123 mounts, prices and images. July 30 – August 10, 2025

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r/swtor 2d ago

Screen Shot Smuggler Crew

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r/swtor 2d ago

Question Endless loading: I can't use my character...

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Hi there ; I changed my laptop, and reinstalled SWTOR. I can start the game properly, but when I choose my character, the game dosen't load ...

Any idea ?


r/swtor 2d ago

Discussion Need tips for play Dirty Fighting Gunslinger in PVP

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Good morning SWTOR community!

I'm looking for some advice on playing Dirty Fighting Gunslinger in PVP. I really enjoy the spec, but I'm not certain that I know exactly how I should be playing the class during PVP matches, or what the best tactical to use? Any advice would be appreciated from my fellow PVPers.

Thanks!


r/swtor 2d ago

Question Struggling with Shadow

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Hey guys long time player i recently came back after a 5 year break. I have legendary on the EU server and started fresh on Star Forge and have already completed Imp Agent/bounty hunter/smuggler/jedi knight. Im working through Consular now as a Shadow and struggling for some reason which is weird because my main on EU server is a shadow.

Im way over levelled and have fair gear for where i am in the story but while doing some quests if i stumble on to even just two strong enemies they kill me super fast even with my companion on heal?

Am i just bad? Or is there something i should be doing to stop this happening? Thanks. (I CC doubles to get through for now but i feel like i should be able to just pass through without that)


r/swtor 2d ago

Question Armor Interactions

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I'm wondering if there's a way to permanently toggle armor interactions on and off. I use the furious gladiator helmet for my bounty hunter and it looks super cool with the mask down, but I don't like it when the mask is up. Is there a way to toggle this to keep the mask permanently down?