Class

A class is a professional classification of a player character and determines what abilities, weapons, armor, missions, and companions a character has access to. There are four unique classes per faction and each class has two advanced classes that can be chosen at level 10. Galactic Republic classes Jedi Consular Jedi Consulars use force based abilities and attack with single(Sage) or double-bladed (Shadow)lightsabers, training sabers, or vibroswords. They are limited to light Armor. Consulars can fill the role of DPS, healer, or tank, at range or melee. Their advanced classes are Jedi Sage and Jedi Shadow. Jedi Knight Jedi Knights use focus based abilities and attack with single or dual-wielded lightsabers, training sabers, or vibroswords. They can use medium or heavy Armor (Guardian). Knights can fill the role of melee DPS or tank. Their advanced classes are Jedi Guardian and Jedi Sentinel. Smuggler Smugglers use energy based abilities and attack with single or dual-wielded blaster pistols or scatterguns (Scoundrel). They can use medium Armor. Smugglers can fill the role of DPS or healer, at range or melee. Their advanced classes are Gunslinger and Scoundrel. Trooper Troopers use ammo based abilities and attack with blaster rifles or assault cannons (Commando). They can use heavy Armor. Troopers can fill the role of ranged DPS, healer, or tank. Their advanced classes are Commando and Vanguard. Sith Empire classes Bounty Hunter Bounty Hunters use heat based abilities and attack with single or dual-wielded blaster pistols (Mercenary). They can use heavy armor. Bounty Hunters can fill the role of ranged DPS, healer, or tank. Their advanced classes are Mercenary and Powertech. Imperial Agent Imperial Agents use energy based abilities and attack with blaster rifles, vibroknives, or sniper rifles (Sniper). They can use medium armor. Agents can fill the role of DPS or healer, at range or melee. Their advanced classes are Operative and Sniper. Sith Inquisitor Sith Inquisitors use force based abilities and attack with single or double-bladed lightsabers, training sabers, or vibroswords. They are limited to light armor. Inquisitors can fill the role of DPS, healer, or tank, at range or melee. Their advanced classes are Sith Assassin and Sith Sorcerer. Sith Warrior Sith Warriors use rage based abilities and attack with single or dual-wielded lightsabers, training sabers, or vibroswords. They can use medium or heavy armor (Juggernaut). Warriors can fill the role of melee DPS or tank. Their advanced classes are Sith Marauder and Sith Juggernaut. See also Advanced class Class proficiencies