Queue for PvP constantly (greatly emphasized if you're in a group who can co-ordinate for wins) the only quests you should do beyond your starting planet are class quests and heroic quests (as far as heroic quests go, only do ones that are soloable and are not interrupted by joining a warzone). Do the space dailies as long as they are atleast yellow, of course do the PvP daily as well. Have Diplomacy as a trade skill (or Underworld Trading, but Diplomacy has other benefits) and send companions on missions for companion gifts. Companion quest availability is based on both your class quest progress and companion affection, having 2-3 companions maxed by the time you're 48 means you're pretty much 50 straight away. That is the fastest method that I know of and I've levelled several characters with powerleveling experience from previous games. That's generic advice for any class, as for Shadow, do this as others have mentioned; Kinetic & Theran

Rank 60 fully geared, wutdo? 40 Ranks for nothing? Ke

I intend to go Survivor robes, legs, gloves, helm and replace the mods with Stalker mods. Survivor saber & shield, rest stalker. Is that optimal?

Ohai, I'll ask here rather than your individual threads as it applies to both builds... Really liking my Shadow in PvP and I'm currently using a tank build, I don't have the gear yet to make Infiltration work but thinking long-term I'm not sure what build is going to suit me best, playstyle wise I like both so that's not an issue, but I don't really like respeccing constantly as you seem to Usually, I'm duo'ing with a healer (Sage), additionally we occasionally have a Vanguard and Guardian tank with us, but most often it's just us in a duo, other times I'm solo. Based on that, what build would you recommend me? I imagine it comes down to what's best solo and with the Sage without gimping the full group. Not sure that's possible without constant respecs. WTB Dual spec

My have been asked already, but do you find Combat Technique will pop in most of the 4.5s time windows even without Rapid Recovery? I'm running with it atm instead of Mental Fortitude (15% chance to apply combat technique vs 2% end)

Thanks for this. Would you recommend this or your other build(s) while levelling up via PvP? Solo when not with a pocket healer As Infiltration I struggle on class quest between queues

The 2/31/8 build you linked has the reduced cooldown on break free, no way I'd run without that even if it didn't but still ^^ Is it a misclick on your behalf? The difference is Applied Force and the Force Breach reduced CD. And what about the 31 Kinetic build I linked? Considering that, atleast for levelling as I'm struggling as Infiltrator vs the class quest elites. Also my setup is healer sage (often with him), guardian tank and vanguard tank atm I know it's a few questions/points but if you get the time to reply to all that'd be appreciated

Mind replying to what I asked if you get a chance?

Oh, oops, I meant 2/31/8 as in your OP. Would you recommend that or the Kinetic based build you mentioned then? I'll be soloing quite often by usually be with a pocket healer. (I imagine the Kinetic build is something like http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#601rIrskrsk0oZZf0cM.1 ? )

I see Is the 2/31/8 build not better? It looks it on the calculator

I use Telekinetic Throw quite a bit atm (level 29), is it worth a keybind with the final build?

Topic. Only thing is speed. This is a reroll so I will be rushing to 50. Be queued for Warzones all the time too. Any help appreciated

Just so people don't read this and take Sticky Grenade off their bar, Sticky Grenade still has it's uses as Assault (mostly in PvE, but some occassions in PvP) as Assault Plastique doesn't have any splash damage.

Or no replies at all Definatley not operative though, they have no place in an actual competitive scene, just strong at killing noobs/undergeared people and generally only 1v1 Thinking either commando, sage or assassin, all dps

What would your 4th be with each PvP aspect in mind? World PvP, ranked Warzones and the possibility of arena-style play in mind. The first three are Sage (Healer), Vanguard (Tank/DPS), Guardian (DPS). Currently thinking Commando (DPS) for fourth slot but unsure