Hullnyx Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Just want some opinions and such on what companions my fellow snipers run with. Been running with Vector since he is pretty good dps and decent at holding aggro, also trying cap his affection for romance options. Planning on switching to Lokin after I cap Vector. The heals would be oh so nice. Oh and is it just me or is Kaliyo just a little bit more squishy than Vector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atharyia Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Vector is much better than Kaliyo. I usually use him or Lokin depending on the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahapenes Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Lokin, Lokin, and, oh, Lokin! Seriously, for the sniper, the doc is probably you best choice for a companion because he heals and he has some CC which is really helpful for the Sniper since we only get a CC for droids really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFifteyOneD Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Lokin, Lokin, and, oh, Lokin! Seriously, for the sniper, the doc is probably you best choice for a companion because he heals and he has some CC which is really helpful for the Sniper since we only get a CC for droids really. not to mention debilitate, cover pulse, leg shot, flash bang...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProsaicProse Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Yea.. I'm using Lokin as well. My snipers life got a lot easier with him about. It helps that the NPC has a similar philosophy as the Cipher when it comes to dealing with missions and people during them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irenicus_Jon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Doctor. Pretty much the best companion for the sniper in almost any situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankme Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) I've been using Scorpio. Yes she dies on elite fights but normally not until I get the elite down to 25% or so. She's alot better for tanking than Kaliyo that's for sure. Edited January 25, 2012 by Tankme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idali Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 So far Vector, don't got the doc yet. But Vector works nicely for me, he tanks, i spank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltorio Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I used Vector from the day I got him until I got Scorpio and geared her decently. Kaliyo died far too often - starting around level 25 - to be useful. Now I use a mix of Scorpio and Vector, depending on the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashenti Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Lokin for me I've experimented with all of the companions but Lokin is far more effective for me. If I save CC and defensive buffs for when lokin gets behind on the healing I can take elites a level or two above me and my gear is very average Edited January 25, 2012 by Ashenti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerixkun Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Been using Kaliyo almost exclusively! Never liked Lokin or Vector. I might try out Scorpio when I get her, but I like Kaliyo quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacuzzi Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Doctor Lokin = zero downtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgue Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I use Vector until I got Scorpion, there forward only Scorpion. On odd ocasions and now that I have so many amazing cunning medium gear to spare, I will try a bit Doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themerck Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) I use Ensign Temple for the majority of the time but if i die on an elite I'll use Lokin, then when i finish the fight i go right back to Temple. Edited January 25, 2012 by Themerck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_manth Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Temple. Easy to gear with handmedowns and just kills things faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeRustfield Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Lokin. I don't want to use him, but he is VASTLY superior to all others. Your downtime will be much less. The only time I use Scorpio (Kaliya optional) is if I'm fighting a mega elite melee that will walk up and shred me faster than I can heal and my protections don't work on him. I'm a cybertech with good gear for Scorpio, but it's just more downtime. Energy heals faster than health and with Lokin, you'll be down mostly energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNewBoy Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I dont have any but Kaliyo yet, soon heading to Nar Shadda tomarrow nite, but i have a related question for you all. Do the companions your not using raise levels with you or just the one you have active? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeRustfield Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 They are all the same as you no matter what. But their gear doesn't upgrade itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNewBoy Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iostreamz Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Tanking - Kaliyo till you get SCORPIO DPS - Temple Healing - 2V-R8 (Yes the droid that comes with your ship). Once geared, it's the best healer in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncntbstndr Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Lokin. You give him your hand-me-downs, sell his and your making money instead of spending it to keep him geared. Since youre the only dps it forces you to use all of your abilities which you may not do if other companions are also doing damage. This has really helped me figure what's energy efficient and good dps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonleo Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 As a sniper i have been using lokin but i was thinking of using temple because you know..shes hot( with the customize on ) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MouseNoFour Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I would like to use one other than Lokin but sadly a healer is just too good compared to the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZakMorgan Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I use Temple, mostly because I'm trying to score affection with her but truth be told she's not bad at all, we mow things down pretty quickly. Its true that with Lokin your downtime reduces drastically but its just feels so unnatural as a sniper teaming up with him, I mean theres nothing more awkward than melee-tanking mobs while you snipe them from cover just a few meters away as they bash you over the head, all while the Doc slaps you with kolto packs....not exactly what I envisioned when rolling a 'sniper'. In all honesty if I didn't care about Temples affection then I would roll with Vector all the way. He's been the best balance between effectiveness and 'naturalness', never had problems when leveling with him and he actually makes a pretty good pseudo-tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il-jumper Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Dr Lokin. 1) He's comments are awesome 2) He can transform into monster! 3) He got CC 4) He reduces your downtime by 100%. Never resting ftw 5) He uses Meduim Armor and Cunning Gear, means you NEVER need to waste money to upgrade him. Look at my Dr Lokin, I got lvl 40 so I have LV 40 PVP Gear, while DR Lokin gets all my lvl 35 world boss items Look at all the purples! Without trying!!! http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a208/C_W/Screenshot_2012-01-26_08_14_47_453000.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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