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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Guide

2003 · Role-playing adventure

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GuideWhat you will find
A lightsaber-wielding character faces armed droids inside a paneled room in the original KOTOR.Getting startedUnderstand paused combat, early weapon accuracy, technical companions and the opening route through Taris.
A lightsaber-wielding party fights enemies in a metallic corridor.Classes & buildsCompare the six player class choices and choose a practical weapon, skill and Force-power direction.
Jedi and companions battle outside beside stone walls.CharactersFind all nine recruitable companions, their starting roles and the choices that can affect recruitment.
Force lightning strikes a group of enemies during combat.Planet orderA suggested Star Map route, companion stops and checks before major campaign transitions.
A lightsaber-wielding character faces armed droids inside a paneled room in the original KOTOR.Weapons & powersCompare weapon styles, core Force-power families and equipment checks before a difficult encounter.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Build for a roleChoose a weapon style, then support it with attributes and feats.
Use your whole partyCompanions can supply technical skills and recovery that your hero lacks.
Watch story milestonesTalk to companions between Star Maps and keep separate saves before leaving major worlds.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Carth OnasiRepublic soldierA pilot and early ally with a military background.
Bastila ShanJedi SentinelA Jedi whose Battle Meditation makes her central to the Republic’s war effort.
Mission VaoScoundrelA resourceful Twi’lek with practical street skills.
ZaalbarScoutMission’s Wookiee friend and a strong potential melee fighter.
Canderous OrdoSoldierA Mandalorian mercenary with extensive combat experience.
T3-M4Expert droidAn astromech suited to technical tasks.
HK-47Combat droidAn optional assassin droid sold on Tatooine.
JuhaniJedi GuardianA Cathar Jedi whose recruitment depends on your Dantooine decision.
Jolee BindoJedi ConsularAn experienced Force user encountered on Kashyyyk.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Classes & buildsChoose the opening class for the early campaign →
Planet orderBegin the open route after Dantooine →

Pictures All pictures →

A lightsaber-wielding character faces armed droids inside a paneled room in the original KOTOR.
A lightsaber-wielding character faces armed droids inside a paneled room in the original KOTOR.
A lightsaber-wielding party fights enemies in a metallic corridor.
A lightsaber-wielding party fights enemies in a metallic corridor.
Jedi and companions battle outside beside stone walls.
Jedi and companions battle outside beside stone walls.
Force lightning strikes a group of enemies during combat.
Force lightning strikes a group of enemies during combat.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com