Classes

In Star Wars: The Old Republic you get to play four distinct archetypes that make up the trinity of Tank, Healer and DPS roles each with distinct game-play differences. Although these archetypes are nothing new to veteran MMO gamers they are taken in slightly different directions within the old republic as we move away from the regular sword and board tanks and magic wielding DPS.

Each class can DPS however the specifics of tanking and healing roles become defined later on when you choose the advanced class or specialisations you want to progress through. The advanced class you choose dictates the roles your character will be able to fulfil through opening up that classes three talent trees each of which allows for further customization as you level and gain talent points to spend in these trees.

In SWTOR there’s a total of eight classes, four on Sith Empire and four on Galactic Republic and you choose your classes advanced class at level 10 and continue to grow from there.

Galactic Republic
	Jedi Consular	Jedi Knight	Smuggler	Trooper
Sith Empire
	Sith Inquisitor	Sith Warrior	Imperial Agent	Bounty Hunter

Regardless of faction the 8 classes are essentially mirrored, Jedi Knights are almost identical to Sith Warriors, at least as far as game-play, items and abilities. However they do all have unique story arcs associated with them and questing is a unique experience for each class making multiple characters fun to play through. You can find out more information regarding the 8 classes in SW:TOR by following the links above or choosing from the classes drop down in the main navigation bar.