subject: Swtor Class Guide: Jedi Knight Advanced Classes [print this page] In this IGE SWTOR class guide we focus on the paths available to the honorable Jedi Knight class.
Once youve raised your Jedi Knight to level 10, you now face a crucial decision: Protect the weak as a Guardian or deliver justice as a Sentinel. Its a tough choice between a defensive and an offensive spec, but you can make it a lot easier for yourself by reading up on each path, and spending your SWTOR credits wisely!
The Guardian Path
The Jedi Guardian is a defense-oriented option that becomes available to Jedi Knights. This advanced class can take up the role of a tank or damage dealer, using a single lightsaber to fend of opponents and cut through even the most formidable opposition. Jedi Guardians prefer to wear heavy armor under their robes, and wields the Focus resource to protect them and their charges from the brunt of any attack.
Because heavy armor is one of the more expensive gear types in the game, players may want to consider buying SWTOR credits, which will help them complete their equipment faster. Another reason to buy SWTOR credits is to upgrade the Guardian's lightsaber weapon. The bottom line is that stocking up SWTOR credits can really speed up this class's advancement. Although it's unclear whether or not this class can hover the top damage tiers even when specced out, it will definitely be one of the best defensive classes in the game.
The Sentinel Path
For players who want to take on a Mace Windu-like role and be as aggressive as possible, they should definitely turn their Jedi Knight into a Sentinel advanced class. Sentinels appear to be capable of dealing the most overall damage in SWTOR with their masterful control of lightsabers. The class uses the Focus resource, like the Guardian advanced class, and is one of the select few to dual-wield lightsabers.
Players who choose the Jedi Sentinel should try to find a good deal on some SWTOR credits, because the cost to gear up one of these characters can be extremely high. If players buy SWTOR credits, they should be able to pay for both of their new lightsabers quite quickly. One of the downsides of the Jedi Sentinel class is that they are unable to heal or survive long under constant damage. Because of this, players who choose this class will need to be cautious about engaging more than one enemy at a time. If players can master this class, it should be one of the most efficient killers in the game.
