Master’s Datacron is a Cartel Market exclusive item in SWTOR. It allows you to take any character and immediately rise their level to the cap!
What is Master’s Datacron
Starting with ’A Traitor Among the Chiss’ (Game Update 5.6) on November 28th, there will be a new item introduced to the Cartel Market called the Master’s Datacron. This item will allow you to take any non-maximum level character on your account and immediately move them up to the maximum level.
One unique thing about this boost is that it doesn’t progress your character’s story at all, meaning this is a great way to play through the classic Star Wars The Old Republic storylines without worrying about your character level!
The Master’s Datacron also comes with the Eternal Commander Equipment bundle. Once you have boosted to max level and chosen your character’s Discipline (more on this below), you can use the equipment bundle to have a full set of level 80 gear for your character.
So, whether you are boosting a new level 1 character to play through the story, or you just want to get right to 80 to jump into group activities with your friends, the Master’s Datacron has everything you need.
Note: With SWTOR 7.2.1, released on March 28th, 2023, BioWare changed this item. It used to boost your character to level 70. As of this update, it now boosts your character to level 80, which is the current level cap for the 7.X era of SWTOR.
How to use the Master’s Datacron
To start, you will need to acquire the Master’s Datacron and Equipment Bundle. You can purchase it directly from the Cartel Market for 3200 CC, or you can check the Galactic Trade Network (GTN) to see if another player is selling one.
Interesting fact. For many years, until the release of Update 7.2.1, the Bundle was constantly discounted to 2000 CC. I personally have never seen it on the Cartel Market for its retail price. Until 7.2.1.
Once you have them, you will need to ensure that they are moved to the character that you intend to boost.
Opening the bundle will grant your character two items:
- The Master’s Datacron
- The Eternal Commander Equipment box.
When you are ready to boost your character to max level, go ahead and right-click on the Datacron in your inventory (make sure you are using it on the character you want to boost)! This will begin an eight-second cast timer that says, “Promoting to level 80.”
With the cast bar complete, you will receive two pop-ups confirming that this is the character that you want to boost. Note: This decision is final and irreversible.
Once confirmed, the screen will fade to white and you will be transported to your player ship, which you will be granted as a part of the Master’s Datacron if you don’t already have one.
For those players who want to experience unlocking their ship naturally through the story, you’ll still be able to do so.
While on your ship, you will notice a Mission in your log named “Master’s Datacron” with the text “Increasing level.” After a few seconds, that Mission will complete and your character will become level 80.
At this point, you should head to your Discipline window (default shortcut key of K) to choose your Class’s Discipline if you haven’t already. This is important as a Discipline is required to use the Eternal Commander’s Equipment box.
With your Discipline selected, head to your inventory and right-click on the Equipment box. This will grant you a full set of gear, based on your chosen Discipline.
You’re all set! Your character is now max level and ready to roam the galaxy. You can see any Missions you were on previously in your Mission log. Feel free to continue your existing Missions or explore the galaxy!
Should you use Master’s Datacron and why
One of the strongest aspects of SWTOR is its story. The Master’s Datacron does not prevent you from running through the full storyline. It does not complete any missions automatically for you.
The one drawback would occur if you want to get more powerful because you struggle with a certain boss encounter or anything else. I’d strongly recommend that you consider getting better gear rather than spending money to boost your character to level 80.
The biggest disadvantage I can think of is the fact that you will not get to learn how this character and class plays. You will get to level 80 instantly and with that, your character will learn immediately all abilities and passives that are attached to previous levels. If you are an experienced MMO player, you will not struggle much to learn how to play the class. There are tons of SWTOR Class Guides here on VULKK.com to help you with that.
If you are a new player, however, boosting to level 80 with the Master’s Datacron, will probably hurt you more than it would help you in the end.
Ultimately, it is your own decision. You can always make another alt and level them slowly later. Enjoy the game at your own pace, this is key!
