SWTOR Republic Trooper PVP Builds

Are you playing as a Republic Trooper in SWTOR and want to learn how to properly build for advanced class for PVP? If you are looking to build a strong character, you have come to the right place!

Hello there, my name is Connie Heo and I have been an avid Star Wars : The Old Republic player ever since beta. I consider myself to be a solid SWTOR player and have helped many people create stronger builds to tackle certain situations.

Below, I have outlined viable builds for the Republic Trooper that I have used in the past to be effective in PVP.

Having the proper PVP build for your Trooper in SWTOR can make you a huge threat in the warzones. The ability to tank heavy damage and the ability to melt enemies down quickly with high powered range attacks makes the Republic Trooper a very strong class for PVP.

However, you need to bear in mind that PVP is not 100% about your build. Factors such as communications, team strategies, ability rotations and gear all come into play if you want to consistently be #1 on the scoreboard.

Although having a viable build isn't everything in PVP, it is a large part of the game and it is necessary for you to have a viable build to win warzones. Below, I have outlined viable PVP builds for Trooper Vanguard and Trooper Commando.

SWTOR Trooper Vanguard PVP Build

Majority of the Trooper Vanguards PVP builds are narrowed down to either DPS ( Tactics or Assault Specialist talent tree) or tank (Shield Specialist). After much experimentation with both types of PVP builds within the warzone, I have found that spec'ing into the Shield Specialist talent tree proved to be the most effective.

My completed PVP build for my Vanguard at level 50 is 27/11/3.

Trooper Vanguards spec'd into the Shield Specialist talent tree are incredibly hard to kill one on one. Usually, a couple of people will be required to quickly take you down, however is the DPS with this PVP build any good?

Actually, this build allowed me to have a huge amount of survivability within warzones while still able to deal enough damage to keep pressure on your enemies.

I was able to Stockstrike criticals often for 1.7k-2.2k and HIB hits for 1k-1.3k. This is surprisingly good for a PVP build focused on survivability and tanking. Below is a screenshot of my PVP build for my Vanguard at level 50.

http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#801GMGrdoroMZbsr0oZ0c.1

SWTOR Trooper Commando PVP Build

Just like the Trooper Vanguard, the Trooper Commando has two play styles available for PVP. You can either choose to play as a healer role or a DPS character.

The PVP build that best suited my play style was the DPS route as I liked to put a dent in my opponents defenses. For this reason, I spec'd into the Gunnery talent tree and put my remaining points in the Combat Medic tree.

My completed PVP build for my Trooper Commando is 13/28/0.

This PVP allowed me to have enough DPS to burst down enemies and have good survivability on the warzone for healing myself with my Combat Medic talents. CC abilities are also available with this build so that when you become a threat to your enemies and they start focusing on you, you will be able to CC them to get out of dangerous situations easily.

Below is a screenshot of my PVP build for my Commando at level 50.

http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#800bfRoozZMIkoRrdRkM.1

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Sources: Knol Wetpaint Live Journal