{"id":15484,"date":"2026-09-03T01:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T08:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/?p=15484"},"modified":"2026-09-03T02:10:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T09:10:04","slug":"companion-gifts-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swtorista.com\/articles\/companion-gifts-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"SWTOR Companion Gifts Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every companion in the game has an influence level, and their influence level determines how strong they are in battle and how well they can craft. Most players will want to raise at least one of their companion’s influence level as they progress in the story, to make combat easier, to take on difficult fights, or to become more effective at crafting. Giving gifts to your companions is one of the main ways to raise their influence.<\/p>\n

How do you gain influence?<\/h2>\n

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You can view all your companions and their Influence Level<\/a> by pressing the N key on your keyboard, or by going to the Companions and Contacts section of the menu.<\/p>\n

You can gain influence a few different ways including:<\/p>\n