Hello,
I have been loving my Assassins thus far, and even now I'm not running into too much trouble, still getting the hang of things. I am currently level 28, and just got to Alderaan. I recently switched over to a Darkness Spec (I'm liking that thus far). I did, however; just start noticing that my companion Khem isn't surviving as he used to. I tried putting him in his tank and damage stance, and neither keep him alive for longer fights. My question is this, what would be the optimal companion for me as of now? I haven't messed around with Andro. too much, and I did use my Droid for a while, until I realized I didn't really need the additional healing, and would be better off with a little more damage. I'm going to head to the trading post and I would like to get all my companions equipment upgraded, so I just want to know who you guys think I should try out.
Also, it's important to note (since I may be doing things incorrectly) I have not been using Guard on my companions, maybe that's a big mistake...
Any additional advice on my current play style would be great.
Basically I stealth into my battle, before it begins I use my Dark Ward (and I make sure it's always up). I shock the first guy, Maul him once (twice if needed), then usually saber strike (saving some energy for the next guys). Also, sometimes I use Overload for the stuns. I then go onto the next guy, usually just Thras him until I get my shock buff active and then shock... etc. Second guy dead, my companion usually has the 3rd guy dead.
The above is a typical normal monster pack.
If I fight Strong, I use electrocute for the stuns. I always kill weakest to strongest.
I save my other skills (though some I shouldn't since they are on short CDs (1.5 to 2 mins) for elites, like recklessness, my defense boost skill etc...
I'm sure this isn't very efficient, but it has gotten me by so far, though I wouldn't be surprised if I have to start changing my style to be more efficient as bad guys are gonna get meaner.
Thanks for any advice/help!