Soldier
Base Level | Attack Bonus | Class Features |
---|---|---|
1 |
+1 |
Defense Bonuses, Soldier Starting Feats, Soldier Talent |
2 |
+2 |
Soldier Bonus Feat |
3 |
+3 |
Soldier Talent |
4 |
+4 |
Soldier Bonus Feat |
5 |
+5 |
Soldier Talent |
6 |
+6 |
Soldier Bonus Feat |
7 |
+7 |
Soldier Talent |
8 |
+8 |
Soldier Bonus Feat |
9 |
+9 |
Soldier Talent |
10 |
+10 |
Soldier Bonus Feat |
11 |
+11 |
Soldier Talent |
12 |
+12 |
Soldier Bonus Feat |
13 |
+13 |
Soldier Talent |
14 |
+14 |
Soldier Bonus Feat |
15 |
+15 |
Soldier Talent |
16 |
+16 |
Soldier Bonus Feat |
17 |
+17 |
Soldier Talent |
18 |
+18 |
Soldier Bonus Feat |
19 |
+19 |
Soldier Talent |
20 |
+20 |
Soldier Bonus Feat |
Starting Features
- Abilities
- Since most combat in the Star Wars universe uses blasters and other ranged weapons, Dexterity is the soldier's most important ability score, followed closely by Constitution and Strength. Don't underestimate the importance of Intelligence and Wisdom, however, since many of a soldier's useful skills are based on these abilities.
- Hit Points
- Soldiers begin play at 1st level with a number of hit points equal to 30 + their Constitution modifier. At each level after 1st, soldiers gain ldl0 hit points + their Constitution modifier.
- Class Skills
- Soldiers begin play at 1st level with 3 + their Intelligence modifier of trained skill chosen from the following list of class skills - Athletics, Endurance, Initiative, Knowledge (Tactics), Mechanics, Perception, Pilot, Slicing, and Treat Injury.
- Force Points
- Soldier gain a number of Force Points equal to 5 + one-half their character level (rounded down) at 1st level and every time they gain a new level in this class. Any Force Points left over from the previous levels are lost.
- Credits
- A 1st-level soldier starts play with 3d4 x 100 credits.
Class Features
Soldier Defense Bonuses
At 1st level, you gain a +1 class bonus to your Reflex Defense, and a +2 class bonus to your Fortitude Defense.
Soldier Starting Feats
At 1st level, you gain the following bonus feats- Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Weapon Proficiency (Blasters), Weapon Proficiency (Simple Weapons), and Weapon Proficiency (Heavy Weapons).
Soldier Bonus Feat
At each even-number level (2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.) you gain a bonus feat. This feat must be selected from the following, and you must meet any prerequisites for that feat.
Bonus Feat | Prerequisites | Benefit |
---|---|---|
Armor Proficiency (heavy) |
Armor Proficiency (light), Armor Proficiency (medium) |
No penalty on attacks and no armor check penalty while wearing light, medium, or heavy armor. |
Bantha Rush |
Str 13, base attack bonus + 1 |
Push opponent 1 square after making a successful melee attack. |
Careful Shot |
Point Blank Shot, base attack bonus +2 |
If you aim, gain +1 bonus on the attack roll. |
Charging Fire |
Base attack bonus +4 |
Make ranged attack at the end of a charge, at a -2 penalty. |
Cleave |
Str 13, Power Attack |
Extra melee attack after dropping target. |
Combat Reflexes |
|
Gain additional attacks of opportunity. |
Coordinated Attack |
Base attack bonus +2 |
Automatic success with aid another action at point blank range. |
Crush |
Pin, base attack bonus + 1 |
Deal unarmed or claw damage to a pinned opponent. |
Deadeye |
Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, base attack bonus +4 |
If you aim, deal extra damage. |
Double Attack |
Base attack bonus +6, proficient with weapon |
Make extra attack during full attack, -5 penalty to all attacks |
Dual Weapon Mastery I |
Dex 13, base attack bonus + 1 |
Take a -5 penalty on attacks when attacking with two weapons or both ends of a double weapon. |
Dual Weapon Mastery II |
Dex 15, base attack bonus +6, Dual Weapon Mastery I |
Take a -2 penalty on attacks when attacking with two weapons or both ends of a double weapon. |
Dual Weapon Mastery III |
Dex 17, base attack bonus + 11, Dual Weapon Mastery I, Dual Weapon Mastery II |
Take no penalty on attacks when attacking with two weapons or both ends of a double weapon. |
Exotic Weapon Proficiency |
Base attack bonus + 1 |
Wield an exotic weapon without penalty. |
Far Shot |
Point Blank Shot |
Range penalties for short-, medium-, and long-ranged attacks are reduced. |
Great Cleave |
Str 13, Power Attack, Cleave, base attack bonus +4 |
No limit to cleave attacks each round. |
Improved Charge |
Dex 13, Dodge, Mobility |
You can charge without moving in a straight line. |
Improved Disarm |
Int 13, Melee Defense |
Gain +5 bonus on melee attacks to disarm an opponent. |
Martial Arts I |
|
Increase damage from unarmed attacks by one die step; gain +1 dodge bonus to Reflex Defense. |
Martial Arts II |
Martial Arts I, base attack bonus +3 |
Increase damage from unarmed attacks by one die step; gain +1 dodge bonus to Reflex Defense. |
Martial Arts III |
Martial Arts I, Martial Arts II, base attack bonus +6 |
Increase damage from unarmed attacks by one die step; gain + 1 dodge bonus to Reflex Defense. |
Melee Defense |
Int 13 |
Trade attack bonus on melee attacks for a dodge bonus to Reflex Defense. |
Mighty Swing |
Strength 13 |
Spend two swift actions to deal extra damage in melee. |
Pin |
Base attack bonus + 1 |
Grappled opponent is pinned for 1 round, can't move, and loses its Dexterity bonus to Reflex Defense. |
Point Blank Shot |
|
+ 1 bonus on ranged attacks and damage against point blank foes. |
Power Attack |
Str 13 |
Trade attack bonus for damage on melee attacks (up to your base attack bonus). |
Precise Shot |
Point Blank Shot |
No -5 penalty for shooting into melee. |
Quick Draw |
Base attack bonus + 1 |
Draw weapon as a swift action. |
Rapid Shot |
Str 13, base attack bonus + 1, proficient with weapon |
Take a -2 penalty on a ranged attack roll to deal +1 die of damage. |
Rapid Strike |
Dex 13, base attack bonus + 1, proficient with weapon |
Take a -2 penalty on a melee attack roll to deal +1 die of damage. |
Running Attack |
Dex 13 |
Move before and after making an attack. |
Shake It Off |
Con 13, trained in Endurance |
Spend two swift actions to move + 1 step along the condition track. |
Skill Focus |
|
Gain +5 competence bonus on skill checks with one trained skill. |
Skill Training |
|
You become trained in one class skill. |
Sniper |
Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, base attack bonus +4 |
You ignore soft cover when making a ranged attack. |
Throw |
Trip, base attack bonus + 1 |
Throw a grappled opponent up to 1 square beyond your reach and deal damage. |
Toughness |
|
Gain + 1 hit point per character level. |
Trip |
Base attack bonus + 1 |
Trip an opponent that you've grappled, knocking it prone. |
Triple Attack |
Base attack bonus +9, Double Attack (chosen weapon), proficient with chosen weapon |
Make second extra attack during full attack, additional -5 penalty to all attacks |
Triple Crit |
Proficient with weapon, base attack bonus +8 |
Deal triple damage on a critical hit. |
Vehicular Combat |
Trained in Pilot |
Negate one attack per round against the vehicle you're piloting. |
Weapon Focus |
Proficiency with weapon |
+ 1 bonus on attack rolls with selected weapon |
Weapon Proficiency (advanced melee weapons) |
|
Ignore -5 penalty on attack rolls with weapons of a particular type. |
Weapon Proficiency (heavy weapons) |
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Ignore -5 penalty on attack rolls with weapons of a particular type. |
Soldier Talent
At 1st level and every odd-numbered level thereafter (3rd, 5th, 7th, etc.), you select a talent from any of the following talent trees. You may choose a talent from any tree you wish, but you must meet the prerequisites (if any) of the chosen talent. No talent can be selected more than once unless expressly indicted.
Armor Specialist Talent Tree
You can maximize the benefits of wearing armor while reducing or eliminating some of its drawbacks.
Talent | Brief | Prereqs | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Armored Defense |
You are used to the mobility of your armor. |
- | Core |
You have adapted to the dexterity restrictions of your armor. | Armored Defense | Core | |
You are adept at providing a moving target in your armor. | Armored Defense | Core | |
Your speed is unhindered by your armor. | Armored Defense | Core | |
You are a master at getting the most of your armor's defense. | Armored Defense | Core | |
Shield Expert |
|
| KotOR 29 |
Brawler Talent Tree
You like to get "up close and personal" with your enemies and engage them in melee combat.
Talent | Brief | Prereqs | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Expert Grappler |
You are a skilled wrestler. |
- | Core |
You are skilled in keeping your opponents off balance in melee combat. | Expert Grappler | Core | |
Gun Club |
You make the most of the melee capabilities of your ranged weapon. |
- | Core |
Melee Smash |
You hit like a repulsor truck. |
- | Core |
Your hits knock your enemy senseless. | Melee Smash | Core | |
Bayonet Master |
|
| TCW 26 |
Cantina Brawler |
|
| SNV 17 |
Counterpunch |
|
| SNV 18 |
Devastating Melee Smash |
|
| KotOR 29 |
Expert Brawler |
|
| SNV 18 |
Grabber |
|
| LE 31 |
Hammerblow |
|
| LE 31 |
Make Do |
|
| SNV 18 |
Man Down |
|
| SNV 18 |
Pick a Fight |
|
| SNV 18 |
Strong Grab |
|
| LE 31 |
Sucker Punch |
|
| SNV 18 |
Unrelenting Assault |
|
| TCW 26 |
Brute Squad Talent Tree
Talent | Brief | Prereqs | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Gang Leader |
|
| LE 30 |
Melee Assault |
|
| LE 31 |
Melee Brute |
|
| LE 31 |
Melee Opportunist |
|
| LE 31 |
Squad Brutality |
|
| LE 31 |
Squad Superiority |
|
| LE 31 |
Commando Talent Tree
You use advanced combat tactics to take down enemies quickly, shield your comrades, and endure whatever challenges are thrown your way..
Talent | Brief | Prereqs | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Battle Analysis |
You are adept at scanning the status of combatants. |
- | Core |
Your are skilled at providing cover fire for your allies. | Battle Analysis | Core | |
Demolitionist |
You are trained to get the most from your placed charged. |
- | Core |
Draw Fire |
You are capable of drawing the attention of your enemies. |
- | Core |
Harm's Way |
You react to shield your allies instinctively. |
Trained in the Initiative skill | Core |
Indomitable |
You are extremely difficult to incapacitate. |
- | Core |
Tough as Nails |
You keep going long after others have fallen. |
- | Core |
Hard Target |
|
| TotG 95 |
Keep Them at Bay |
|
| TCW 26 |
Mercenary Talent Tree
Talent | Brief | Prereqs | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Commanding Presence |
|
| TFU 28 |
Dirty Fighting |
|
| TFU 28 |
Feared Warrior |
|
| TFU 29 |
Focused Warrior |
|
| TFU 29 |
Mercenary's Combined Fire |
|
| TotG 57 |
Mercenary's Determination |
|
| TotG 57 |
Mercenary's Grit |
|
| TotG 57 |
Mercenary's Teamwork |
|
| TotG 57 |
Ruthless Soldier |
|
| TFU 29 |
Rocket Jumper Talent Tree
Talent | Brief | Prereqs | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Burning Assault |
|
| KotOR 30 |
Improved Trajectory |
|
| KotOR 30 |
Jet Pack Training |
|
| KotOR 30 |
Jet Pack Withdraw |
|
| KotOR 30 |
Squad Leader Talent Tree
Talent | Brief | Prereqs | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Commanding Officer |
|
| TCW 26 |
Coordinated Tactics |
|
| TCW 26 |
Fire at Will |
|
| TCW 26 |
Squad Actions |
|
| TCW 26 |
Trooper Talent Tree
Talent | Brief | Prereqs | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Comrades in Arms |
|
| TCW 26 |
Focused Targeting |
|
| TCW 26 |
Phalanx |
|
| TCW 26 |
Stick Together |
|
| TCW 26 |
Watch Your Back |
|
| TCW 26 |
Weapon Specialist Talent Tree
You are highly trained at using specific weapons.
Talent | Brief | Prereqs | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Devastating Attack |
You are adept at striking mortal blows with your chosen weapon. |
- | Core |
Penetrating Attack |
You are trained to find the gaps in your opponent's armor with your chosen weapon. | Weapon Focus with chosen exotic weapon or weapon group | Core |
Weapon Specialization |
You are adept at striking for the most damage with your chosen weapon. | Weapon Focus with chose exotic weapon or weapon group | Core |
Crushing Assault |
|
| SNV 18 |
Disarming Attack |
|
| KotOR 29 |
Impaling Assault |
|
| SNV 18 |
Improved Suppression Fire |
|
| LE 31 |
Stinging Assault |
|
| SNV 18 |