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](./dexterity.html) is the soldier's most important ability score, followed closely by [Constitution](./constitution.html) and [Strength](./strength.html). Don't underestimate the importance of [Intelligence](./intelligence.html) and [Wisdom](../time/history/wisdom.html), 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](../things/reflex-defense.html), and a +2 class bonus to your [Fortitude Defense](./fortitude-defense.html).

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)		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
~Armor Mastery	You have adapted to the dexterity restrictions of your armor.	Armored Defense	Core
~Improved Armored Defense	You are adept at providing a moving target in your armor.	Armored Defense	Core
~Juggernaut	Your speed is unhindered by your armor.	Armored Defense	Core
~Second Skin	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
~Unbalance Opponent	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
~Stunning Strike	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
~Cover Fire	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