Trooper

SW:TOR Trooper Class

Male Trooper Character

The Trooper is a member of the Republics elite special forces, they are often seen in small squads or even alone in some extreme cases. The troopers pride themselves on fast effective strikes against the empire. Republic troopers face down any enemy in heavy armor providing extreme protection while allowing for good mobility on the battlefield and carrying powerful blaster rifles.

Facing of against the republics troopers is  no easy task, even if you break through the barrage of blaster fire and grenades you still need to find a way o disable one or more of these elite troops. You don’t become the best of the republics soldiers without knowing how to stay alive where others cant.

Unlike other classes that might hide and slowly move up to attack, the Republic Trooper isn’t afraid to take the fight to the enemy head on. Troopers lead the way with blaster fire and grenades clearing a way for there allies. Heavy armor taking the brunt of the force allowing troopers to rush down enemy troops with little to no thought for safety, if you see a lone republic soldier running straight into a sith stronghold you can be sure its one of the republics elite troopers.

Contents:

• Species
• Abilities
  • Starting Abilities
  • Trainable Abilities
• Gameplay
• Weapons & Armor
• Combat Tactics
• Specializations

  Species

  Troopers are restricted to five playable races within the old republic, each of which has a distinct look and feel with multiple customization choices available at the character creation screen.

  • Human
  • Zabrak
  • Mirialan
  • Cyborg

  Trooper Abilities

   

  Starting Abilities

   

  Name	Description
  Hammer Shot	Fires a series of hammering shots that deal weapon damage to the target.
  Fast Reload	Reload 6 cells into the Trooper’s weapon.
  Stock strike	Strikes the target with the butt of the rifle, dealing low damage and knocking it down for 5 seconds.
  Recharge & Reload	Fully reload the Trooper’s weapon, one cell at a time. Heals the Trooper and his companions.

   

  Trainable Abilities

   

  Name	Level	Description
  Full Auto	4	Fires a continuous stream of bolts that deal heavy damage for up to 6 seconds. A weaker foe caught in the blaster fire is stunned for the duration.
  Stock strike (Rank 2)	8	Strikes the target with the butt of the rifle, dealing low damage and knocking it down for 5 seconds.
  Incendiary Round	8	Launches an incendiary projectile, setting the target ablaze for moderate damage over 5 seconds, with a chance to burn additional nearby targets.
  Explosive Round	8	Fires a heavy round from the rifle that deals X to the primary target and Y damage to up to 3 targets within 8 meters. If the primary target is a weak or standard enemy, it is knocked to the ground.
  Concussion Charge	14	Pushes nearby enemies back away from the Trooper.
  Tenacity	14	Removes the Trooper from any stun, fear or movement impairing effects.
  Adrenaline Rush	24	Gives the player a boost to their max. hit points for 10 seconds. Heals the player for as many hit points as the ability increases the limit by.
  Defensive Tactics	28	Increases the maximum health of all nearby party members while active. Only one tactic ability may be active at once.
  Reserve Mag	32	Instant reload. Gives the trooper a full ammo bar.
  Offensive Tactics	38	Increases the critical hit chance of all nearby party members while active. Only one tactic ability may be active at once.
  Suppression	40	Triggers a 3 second global cool down on your target.
  Hold the Line	42	Grants temporary immunity from all knockdowns, knock backs, or other ballistic events.
  Request Reinforcements	46	The Trooper summons additional Republic soldiers to his aid. The soldiers fight alongside the Trooper for 1 minute.

  Trooper Game-play

  
  

  Weapons & Armor

  The Republic are continuously experimenting with ways to improve the new generation of blaster rifles and heavy armor and there success has given birth to a new galaxy wide trend of larger more versatile armaments. Thankfully it takes a great deal of training and personal strength to wield the republics blaster rifles which makes them the chosen weapon for the elite troopers.

  Coupled with the extreme defensive capabilities of the troopers armor these elite forces are able to stand toe to toe with even the most fearsome of enemies and come out on top. There armor providing incredible mobility and protection throughout even the galaxies harshest environments and the most devastating battlefields

        

  Combat Tactics

  Fighting as apart of a small strike force or on the front lines of the republics vast army the trooper unleashes unrivaled firepower and destructive force upon there enemies. A Trooper’s rifle is his best friend, and the military is constantly challenged to design faster, more powerful and more reliable blaster rifles as the needs for its elite forces to be ever ready steadily increases. Wielding such rifles and wearing protective battle armor designed by the Republic’s top engineers, the Trooper shows no fear and never hesitates to jump into the cross fire to defend there allies and push back the enemy. No matter what the battlefield troopers storm the enemy lines in a haze of blaster fire and grenades to clear a path for Republic forces.

  Specializations (advanced classes)

   

  Commando

  

  SW:TOR Commando Advanced Class

  • Heavy Blaster Cannon
  • Grenades
  • Ranged DPS

  Commando Skill Trees

  The two Commando skill trees are Gunnery and Combat Medic. The shared Commando and Vanguard skill tree is Assault Specialist.

  • Gunnery – Focuses on maximizing the assault cannon’s destructive power.
  • Combat Medic – Trains the Commando to provide expert first aid to wounded comrades in the heat of battle.
  • Assault Specialist – Teaches explosives and grenades to complement either rifles or heavy cannons.

  Vanguard

  

  Vanguard Trooper Advanced Class

  • Blaster Rifle
  • Energy Shields
  • Defense Tank

  Vanguard Skill Trees

  The two Vanguard skill trees are Tactics and Shield Specialist. The shared Vanguard and Commando skill tree is Assault Specialist.

  • Tactics – Trains the Vanguard how to more effectively deal with close range combatants.
  • Shield Specialist – Powers up the Vanguard’s shield generator to absorb firepower and protect their allies.
  • Assault Specialist – Teaches explosives and grenades to complement either rifles or heavy cannons.

  As with the Sith Empires  Bounty Hunter class, the Trooper’s Commando Advanced class can also choose to specialise in a healing focused skill tree, making the Trooper a completely viable medic.