No matter how dire circumstances may become, the Jedi Knight trusts the Force and keeps a cool head. With unwavering allegiance to the Republic and the light side of the Force, the Jedi Knight fights with valiant determination, wading into the thick of any battle to protect freedom and democracy and hold fast against those who oppose it. Nonetheless, the war is far from over, and the Jedi Knight’s resolve remains firm. Since the Treaty of Coruscant, the Sith have consolidated their military might, even while the Jedi have withdrawn to Tython, a move that’s been looked at with suspicion by many of the Republic’s politicians. The Jedi's dark counterparts scored many victories during the war, expanding their Empire, and putting the Republic on the defensive. Few, though, are foolish enough to challenge a seasoned Jedi Knight unless they have the skills and technology to even the odds. The Order’s long history of fighting for justice has earned the trust of countless friends and the hate of innumerable enemies. Combining the foresight of the Force with unrivaled reflexes and practiced physical precision, the Knight turns combat into an art form, gracefully executing acrobatic feats in tandem with elegant lightsaber tactics.Ī source of inspiration to allies and intimidation to adversaries, the Jedi Knight’s presence is welcome in any confrontation. Through years of disciplined training and meditation, the Jedi Knight hones body and mind into perfect harmony. Though Jedi Knights have served as generals, guerilla fighters, and warriors for generations, their legendary combat prowess faces its greatest test during this age. For big fun, find a friendly Medic Commando to team up with.ĭescription Valiant, Determined, Guardian of PeaceĪ symbol of hope in dark times, the Jedi Knight stands for the legacy of the Jedi Order more than twenty thousand years of protecting the Republic and keeping the peace across the galaxy. You may find yourself in the company of Sentinels and Shadows more than other Guardians. With the heavy armor of the Guardian though, it does mean that you can become the distraction that can't be ignored. It does mean that you're role is different though, more of a flank guard/harrier than the point of the spear. It is a fair trade, as the flexibility of even a 10m range gives you freedom that the 4m melee range doesn't. The Focus Guardian is also more offensive, but trades more medium ranged abilities for slightly lower damage output. But by 50, as the class matures, you'll find yourself with more abilities to use than you can keep track of. Until upper levels, you'll find yourself starved for focus. The Vigilance Guardian focuses on point blank attacks, and has both high direct damage and sever periodic damage attacks. Vigilance is more offensive, but as a Guardian you still have very thick skin. The Defense Guardian is the quintessential damage sponge, key to raids and useful in PvP as well. In this spec, he also becomes very hard to immobilize and incredibly durable. As such, the Guardian will have the abilities you'd expect and need to fulfill this role: snares, taunts, timered damage reductions, the ability to purge movement modifiers, etc.Įven in the most defensive specialization (Defense) the Guardian can do decent damage.
2.1 Valiant, Determined, Guardian of PeaceĪ Jedi Knight, in terms of standard MMORPG games, would be considered a primary damage class and/or tank.Famous Jedi Knights include Master Kao Cen Darach and Master Ven Zallow who were killed in the Fall of Korriban and the Destruction of the Jedi temple on Coruscant, respectively. The Jedi Knight is one of the two Galactic Republic-aligned Force-sensitive classes, along with the Jedi Consular. A Guardian can rend armor with Sundering Strike, protect allies with Guardian Leap, and those specialized in Defense act as lodestars and protectors on the battlefield." ―In-game Codex ( Game Rules) Jedi Guardian (Damage, Defense): Jedi Guardians are stalwart defenders equipped with a single lightsaber and heavy armor. Sentinels fight with two lightsabers and can build Focus quickly with Zealous Strike, unlocking the use of more powerful moves like Slash and Cauterize Jedi Sentinel (Damage): Jedi Sentinels are highly disciplined masters of lightsaber combat. This remains so for both the Sentinel and the Guardian Advanced ClassesĪdvanced Classes (Available at level 10): Jedi Sentinel and Jedi Guardian Strength increases the damage and critical chances of the Knight’s Melee and Force powers. Knights charge into the fray with Force Leap, employing unmatched lightsaber prowess and a tactical use of the Force " Jedi Knights are the order’s protectors and defenders.