SWTOR Smuggler Class Review

We all know that the majority of people will be playing Jedi Knights or Sith Warriors in the new Star War the Old Republic MMO, but you shouldn't overlook the Smuggler class. This article will give you a quick SWTOR Smuggle review so you can see if the play style is something you would be interested in.

The Smuggler is basically the rogue class for SWTOR. They are sneaky and cunning and not shy about fighting dirty, in fact it is their preferred tactic. The Smuggler doesn't wear heavy armor and can't take the punishment a Jedi Knight can but, they are very sneaky and have more than a few tricks so they don't have too. When it comes to a fight the Smuggler will use their stealth to get an advantage on their opponent whether it's using invisibility to sneak up on them or hiding in cover and launching a long-range attack. They can also assist their allies with their healing abilities.




When you play the Smuggler you have two advanced classes to choose from, the Scoundrel and the Gunslinger.

The Scoundrel is specialized in survival. They use stealth belt, med packs and carry a scatter gun. As a Scoundrel you have the option of either Sawbones which is a healing spec that uses "heal over time" abilities, or a Scrapper which uses stealth to get in and use there scattergun for some nice burst damage than sneak out again.

The Gunslinger is the master of the trick shot. They can dual wield blasters and are masters of the long-ranged combat. As a Gunslinger you can choose to be either a Saboteur which are experts with explosives and use advanced technologies or a Sharpshooter who uses precise, high damage attacks from long range.

Each character in SWTOR has 5 companions that make up their crew. These companions can perform various tasks such as crafting items, gathering resources, and going on missions. The Smugglers companions are:

Bowdaar



• Species: Wookie
• Planet: Nar Shaddaa
• Melee Tank with heavy armor
• Weapons: Vibroswords, various blades
• Crew Skills: +10 Cybertech Efficiency, +10 Scavenging Efficiency



Corso Riggs



• Species: male human
• Planet: Ord Mantell
• Ranged Tank
• Heavy Armor
• Uses Blaster Pistols and Blaster Rifles
• Has a Taunt ability
• Crew Skills: +5 Underworld Trading Efficiency, +5 Armstech Critical

Akavi Spaar



• Species: female Mandalorian
• Planet: Balmorra
• Ranged DPS
• Heavy Armor
• Has a Flamethrower move

Guss Tuno



• Species: male Mon Calamari
• Planet: Hoth
• Healer
• Medium Armor
• Uses blasters

Risha



• Planet: Alderaan
• Ranged Dps
• Medium Armor
• Uses Rifle, Sniper Rifle
• Barrage mode (AoE mode)
• Grenade Kit

The Smuggler class isn't for everyone, but if you enjoy being sneaky and out smarting your opponent then they might be right for you.