Ampalaea Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hello there. I started leveling a IA (will go Sniper at level 10). I would like to ask what do you think is worth buying that will make my leveling experience easier and more enjoyable? I am looking for a relaxing leveling to enjoy the stories. So eventually whatever will help getting mobs down easier and faster will be good. So far I bought the rocket boots and the contracts that starts quest for Treek companion cause I heard is the best tank/healer companion. I am also planning to get Scavenging/Cybertech to gear up me and my companion with mods/armorings/ears. What else do you suggest? Are the +41 power crystals doing significant difference on damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries_cz Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 No, they are not worth it. They are good for color, but as Sniper, you will not see much of it anyway. Boots were definitely worth it, Treek, is probably good for IA, as your healer companion comes really late. But I don't think you really need anything for an enjoyable leveling experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loc_n_lol Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 If you are a subscriber (and if you're posting here, you most likely are), you pretty much don't need anything besides rocket boost (always very useful). Not from the shop but if you don't already have one, get yourself a stronghold asap too. It'll allow you to travel to the fleet and to your ship instantly from anywhere. I would have suggested Improved Speeder Piloting I, or any bundle that includes it, but as a subscriber you get them early enough, and for cheap (or is it free now ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlon_Nabarlly Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) I would get a +41 color crystal. I wouldn't say the difference isn't noticeable, but since you can clone then infinitely and +41 is the endgame max you'll want one eventually. If you're playing a DPS/healer get +41 power, Tank get +41 endurance, give Treek clones of whichever you get for you. If you want to level up as quick as possible buy XP boosts for the content you prefer to play (class story, FP, PvP, space missions, etc). Most of the pay stuff is cosmetic above and beyond the comp you already bought, the color crystal (which is still mostly cosmetic), and XP boosts. Edited February 23, 2015 by Arlon_Nabarlly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampalaea Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thanks a lot both. I ll skip on crystals then (they are also quite expensive ). I have no idea how I get my Stronghold and in what level though. I hope it will not cost a lot of credits and I can afford it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orizuru Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The +41 stat crystals are a big help at early levels. The never really decrease in effectiveness, but they level out for how much difference they made as you level up. If you plan to have a tanking companion, slotting 2 of the +41 endurance crystals can give them, or yourself for that matter, a huge boost to health during early levels. Using the +41 crit or power crystals can give a substantial boost to damage output as well. Once you get to the point where these stats are showing up on gear in sufficient quantities they stop being over-powered though. Many of these crystals can be acquired for credits at very affordable prices on the GTN, unless you are trying for a specific color. If you don't mind the color as much though you find them pretty cheap. I wouldn't recommend buying a crystal with CC. Most of the crystals usually go for around 700 CC if I remember correctly. Instead of sinking that much CC into one, buy a single CM Pack for 250 CC, sell it on the GTN for 200,000 - 300,000 credits (prices vary by server) and then buy the crystal you want on the GTN. The less desired colors tend to sell for 15,000 to 50,000 credits on my server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkya Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 You could get Human species unlock. It'll grant you 100 presence points then will buff up your companion on the early levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halinalle Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Rocket Boost: Probably the best thing you can get. Really nice to have during leveling. Treek: Good companion for leveling. Especially for IA who gets healer companion a lot later than some of the classes. Smooth and relaxed experience? Quick Travel cooldown down to 10 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loc_n_lol Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I have no idea how I get my Stronghold and in what level though. I hope it will not cost a lot of credits and I can afford it . Requires level 15, the most basic ones cost 5k credits, which you should be able to afford. Quest giver is on your capital world or on the fleet and looks like a giant hologram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampalaea Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Requires level 15, the most basic ones cost 5k credits, which you should be able to afford. Quest giver is on your capital world or on the fleet and looks like a giant hologram. Thanks Smooth and relaxed experience? Quick Travel cooldown down to 10 minutes? Nice one! Got it Is really nice to have it almost every 1-2 quests The +41 stat crystals are a big help at early levels. The never really decrease in effectiveness, but they level out for how much difference they made as you level up. If you plan to have a tanking companion, slotting 2 of the +41 endurance crystals can give them, or yourself for that matter, a huge boost to health during early levels. Using the +41 crit or power crystals can give a substantial boost to damage output as well. Once you get to the point where these stats are showing up on gear in sufficient quantities they stop being over-powered though. Many of these crystals can be acquired for credits at very affordable prices on the GTN, unless you are trying for a specific color. If you don't mind the color as much though you find them pretty cheap. I wouldn't recommend buying a crystal with CC. Most of the crystals usually go for around 700 CC if I remember correctly. Instead of sinking that much CC into one, buy a single CM Pack for 250 CC, sell it on the GTN for 200,000 - 300,000 credits (prices vary by server) and then buy the crystal you want on the GTN. The less desired colors tend to sell for 15,000 to 50,000 credits on my server. I just did a search on my server too (The red Eclipse) and the +41 power sell for 185k while the critical one for 85k. Asking in chat, people told me that +41 Power is better that +41 critical . I guess crystals will be a thing for my alts, after going this one on max level and make some credits. Edited February 23, 2015 by Ampalaea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orizuru Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks I just did a search on my server too (The red Eclipse) and the +41 power sell for 185k while the critical one for 85k. Asking in chat, people told me that +41 Power is better that +41 critical . I guess crystals will be a thing for my alts, after going this one on max level and make some credits. Wow. I may have to transfer to Red Eclipse to sell a few things. lol I have a few Cyan/Blue Hawkeyes that just won't sell at any price I list them on The Harbinger. I've seen the ugly Hawkeye crystals for less than 20k on The Harbinger. One thing that might help you get the crystal you want at a later time though is to watch the Cartel Market for (I could be wrong about the name of this item) Advanced Color Crystal Kit. Its a very limited availability item that sometimes appears on the CM for a few days at a time every few months. It has the potential to have a lot of different colors inside. When these items are in the CM, the prices on the GTN usually drop for a lot of crystals. Also, keep watching the GTN as well. Just because the cheapest ones are 185k today, doesn't mean that is the going price they sell at. It could be someone is buying the affordable ones and relisting them are high prices. If you check back into the GTN often, you may find one for much less. All that said, I think it might be time for me to list a few Hawkeyes on the GTN I've been sitting on if the prices are up to what you are seeing. Edited February 23, 2015 by Orizuru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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