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Crafting in Onslaught is incredibly expensive and is meant to be a credit sink. Even the crafting path from 600…

A set bonus is a special type of gear bonus that gives you a boost in battle, like making some…

As we evacuate from our ancient homeworld of Ossus, our ordeal has led mind to stray towards the sith lords…

Where do you get endgame gear in SWTOR? While you are leveling and playing through the story, gear comes fairly…

Tactical items are a new type of gear that was introduced to Star Wars: The Old Republic in the Onslaught…

Amplifiers are a new type of boost to your gear that was introduced to Star Wars: The Old Republic in…

Although your character in-game follows the set storylines the writers have created in Star Wars: The Old Republic, many players…

With Nautolans coming out in the 6.0 expansion in SWTOR, many players have been asking, “What class should I make…

Nautolans are one of the fantastic species that are a part of Star Wars lore. In this video, I’ll be…

There does not seem to be a canon naming pattern for Nautolans, and both male and female Nautolan have either…

In Game Update 5.10.4 in July 2019, both Free-to-play players and Preffered players (basically, any players who are not currently…

Hello everyone! I’m extremely excited to share with you all the news I’ve learned about the upcoming 6.0 expansion for…

While you’re leveling and playing the story of the game, you’ll infrequently pick up armor as you complete quests or…

The very basics of how to download and play Star Wars: The Old Republic for players new to video gaming or online games!

One of the nice things about Star Wars: The Old Republic is that you can try out the game as…

If you used to play Star Wars: The Old Republic, and have been wondering about whether it’s a good time…

If you’ve heard about Star Wars: The Old Republic, and have been wondering about whether its worth trying or not,…

Tips and tricks for new and returning players of Star Wars: The Old Republic!

Sometimes you just want to level up fast in SWTOR, to see just the class story or to get to…

Which class should I play? What are classes, and advanced classes?

I’m a new player who’s got a character to 70, done with the story for now… but what else is…

Each Flashpoint has different entry requirements for story, veteran and master mode. This chart shows at which level you can…

Social Points are a special type of points that you gain when doing activities with other players in Star Wars:…

The Eternal Championship is a tournament where you face off against some of Zakuul’s finest contenders. The fights are pretty…

If you are just beginning your adventure in Star Wars: The Old Republic, you may realize that there is an…

There’s quite a few ways to earn credits in Star Wars: The Old Republic, and lots of wonderful things to…

The Bounty Contract week is a limited-time event that comes to Star Wars: The Old Republic approximately once every month….

The Bounty Contract week event is a special event that happens roughly once a month in star wars the old…

In Star Wars: The Old Republic, your account’s password is what keeps your account safe from other people. But did…

There are hundreds of ways to customize your character, including their race, the character creator and darkside corruption.

The SWTOR user interface is highly customizable. You can decide what show up where, how big it is, and even…

The Chat System is the primary way of communicating with others in Star wars: The Old Republic. You can use…

Have you ever wanted to make your mark on the galaxy? Reputation is a way of gaining favour with factions…

The Alliance System is a way of building your forces against Arcann by recruiting new companions to your cause, gathering…

Roleplaying is a way of creating an interactive story where you and others player can create your own narratives.

Conquests are a way of competing with other guilds on your server on a leaderboard. There is a special prize…

Pet collecting is a hobby you can pick up in SWTOR anytime you’re looking for something a little different than…

– Legacy system connects all your characters on your server together – they share many things – Strongholds are shared…..

How do companions work? How can companions help in crafting and in battle?

Flashpoints and operations are some of the more difficult types of group content you can get in to.  

Dark vs Light is a way of competing with your server in Star Wars the Old Republic to push your…

SW:TOR’s newest expansion will suck to play with friends. You heard me. It will suck. It will be horrible. It…

On July 22nd, 2015, Star Wars: The Old Republic released it’s newest species: Togruta. Togrutas are an alien species that…

A Lore-Appropriate Togruta Character With the reach of the “known galaxy” expanding, all species mingle and pick up traits from…

Here’s my referral code: http://www.swtor.com/r/lvbKCY If you’re a player who has subscribed in the past and are not currently subscribed,…

Star Wars: The Old Republic launched in 2011, and released its free-to-play model a year later in 2012. Since then,…

If you are a new or returning player, you may be asking, “What’s the best way to subscribe to SWTOR?”…

I see this question come up a lot for new and returning players who have not played in a while….

Many new players ask the question, “Should I subscribe to SWTOR?” and others ask “When should I subscribe to SWTOR?”…

One of the great things about Star Wars: The Old Republic is that players can unlock all the current and…

Yes. Free-to-Play (F2P) and Preferred players gain XP (experience) slower than Subscribed players, but not until level 20. At level…

Ready to downgrade to preferred? Here’s some tips! Important note, the new credit cap is 1,000,000 credits as of late…

A set bonus is a special type of gear bonus that gives you a boost in battle, like making some…

Where do you get endgame gear in SWTOR? While you are leveling and playing through the story, gear comes fairly…

Tactical items are a new type of gear that was introduced to Star Wars: The Old Republic in the Onslaught…

Amplifiers are a new type of boost to your gear that was introduced to Star Wars: The Old Republic in…

There’s a lot more to being good in battle than just good gear and abilities – being able to switch…

Combat is fought with abilities – you get some as you level, some as part of your advanced class, and…

While many quests in Star Wars: The Old Republic focus around the dramatic conflict between the Sith and the Jedi,…

During the Knights of the Fallen Empire expansion, you’ll have the chance to work with potential allies to take down…

Ossus is a beautiful planet that was ravaged by the Sith hundreds of years ago. On the planet’s surface lies…

I wanted to see if I could get to the temples in the distance of the Yavin stronghold…

I hate pets. I really do. The way they follow you around is creepy – their AI isn’t very smart,…

There are hundreds of lightsaber color crystals available in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Some crystal colors are traditional, while…

There are almost 200 different armor dyes available in the game. Here’s a list of all of them and where…

There are over a hundred color crystals to choose from in the game, here’s a list of every single one…

While the lightsaber is considered an elegant weapon for a more civilized age, Star Wars: The Old Republic offers a…

A symbol of hope in dark times, the Jedi Knight stands for the legacy of the Jedi Order—more than twenty-thousand…

An interspecies warrior culture stretching back thousands of years, the Mandalorians live for one purpose: to challenge the greatest opponents…

The Empire dominates scores of star systems across the galaxy, but not through the power of the dark side alone….

Sometimes luck is more important than style, but it never hurts to have both. Stacking up their wardrobe as fast…

The preview window has been given a huge update, let’s go over it and I’ll show you some of the…

An unstoppable force of darkness, the Sith Warrior is entrusted with the task of destroying the Empire’s enemies and enforcing…

The history of the Sith Empire is fraught with scheming politics and dark secrets. The lifeblood of the Sith Inquisitor…

The Collections system is a way of unlocking Cartel Market items across your entire account, for all your characters on…

While you’re leveling and playing the story of the game, you’ll infrequently pick up armor as you complete quests or…

The Jedi Consular trains primarily in the ways of the Force. Consulars can subdue their targets using telekinetic powers, and…

Troopers are the embodiment of the Republic military’s highest aspirations and are the most advanced fighting force in the galaxy….

42 different dye colors that Artificers can craft with schematics directly from the crew skills trainer!

Love them or hate them, lore references from the extremely popular Knights of the Old Republic I and II have…

Poe Dameron is the Resistance’s best starfighter in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Leia’s most trusted operative. Although the…

Captain Phasma is the silver-clad Stormtrooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren’s right-hand Captain. Although the movie is…

Kylo Ren is the dark warrior in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Although the movie is set thousands of years…

Rey is the female lead in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Although the movie is set thousands of years after…

A project which displays 599 characters as “The Outlander”, the hero of SW:TOR’s newest expansion, Knights of the Fallen Empire….

Crafting in Onslaught is incredibly expensive and is meant to be a credit sink. Even the crafting path from 600…

Cybertechs in Star Wars: The Old Republic focus on crafting various upgrades and grenades… but did you know Cybertechs in…

All of these blaster rifles are craftable by Armstech with schematics that come directly from the trainer as you level…

All of these blaster cannons are craftable by Armstech with schematics that come directly from the trainer as you level up…

All of these blaster pistols are craftable by Armstech with schematics that come directly from the trainer as you level…

All of these sniper rifles are craftable by Armstech with schematics that come directly from the trainer as you level up…

All of these double-bladed lightsabers (saberstaffs) are craftable by Artifice with schematics that come directly from the trainer as you level up…

All of these lightsabers are craftable by Artifice with schematics that come directly from the trainer as you level up –…

All of these lightsaber crystals are craftable by Artificers and the schematics come straight from the trainer as you level…

All of these Sith Armors and robess are craftable by Synthweavers. They can be worn by any type of Sith,…

All of these armors are craftable by Armomechs. They can be worn by Bounty Hunters, Sith and Agents, but they…

All of these agent armors and outfits are craftable by Armormechs. They can be worn by any type of Agent,…

All of these Jedi Robes are craftable by Synthweavers. They can be worn by any type of Jedi, Trooper, or…

All of these armors are craftable by Armomechs. They can easily be worn by Smugglers, Troopers or Jedi by using…

Crafting is a fun way to create new items, from lightsaber crystals to cosmetic armor and dyes. Here’s how to…

Guilds in Star Wars: The Old Republic can now create their own flag that is displayed for the guild. In…

In depth guild listings with over 300 guilds listed. List your guild or find your perfect guild!

Many players enjoy the ability to roleplay in Star Wars: The Old Republic, but you may have a difficult time…

SWTOR’s update 5.5 in November 8, 2017 will finally be merging the SWTOR servers! This video goes over everything you…

There’s many reasons why you might want to transfer servers in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Maybe you’ve met a…

There are hundreds of SWTOR guilds out there to join, but there may come a time when you want to…

A great deal of SWTOR’s content can be played alone, but there are is a lot of content that is…

As we evacuate from our ancient homeworld of Ossus, our ordeal has led mind to stray towards the sith lords…

I interview SWTOR’s Creative Director Charles Boyd with some indepth questions about the upcoming planet of Onderon’s lore and how…

Although your character in-game follows the set storylines the writers have created in Star Wars: The Old Republic, many players…

With Nautolans coming out in the 6.0 expansion in SWTOR, many players have been asking, “What class should I make…

Nautolans are one of the fantastic species that are a part of Star Wars lore. In this video, I’ll be…

There does not seem to be a canon naming pattern for Nautolans, and both male and female Nautolan have either…

Greetings. Now that our keeper of the Jedi Archives, Jedi Master Gnost-dural, has returned to the known galaxy he has…

The developers have finally released a state of the galaxy! This is considered canonical info for the game, and helps…

Ossus – A Stronghold, A Battlefield, A Wasteland, A Hope… Written by Azilori Greetings, I am pleased to inform that…

The lore of The Old Republic spans across more than just the Star Wars: The Old Republic and Knights of…

There are many Codes and Creeds in the Star Wars universe. It will be up to your to decide which…

I was invited to attend a press and influencers roundtable online with members of the Bioware team. After a presentation…

As part of SWTOR’s upcoming expansion Knights of the Fallen Empire, a new companion named Nico Okarr will be made available…

Togrutas in the Star Wars universe don’t always follow their own lore, but if you would like yours to get…

With Togruta coming out in 3.3, many players have been asking, “What class should I make my Togruta?” Togruta look…

If your game opens tiny in the corner of your screen (800×600 bug): Log in to the game like normal….

If you aren’t receiving your one-time-password from SWTOR, you will need to call customer support and they will help get…

If you have a security key attached to your SWTOR account, you will not be able to log in to…