Guides and walkthroughs explaining the core systems and basic mechanics in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Written for new players and returning veterans who need to refresh their memory.
SWTOR released in December 2011 and since then a lot of the game’s core systems have been changed or updated. Some have been deprecated and removed from the game. And a number of new ones have been added.
Our Beginner Guides introduce you to the core components of the game so that you can feel comfortable and know what you are doing during your first steps as a new player. This will save you time and potentially prevent mistakes you would make.
If you are a veteran player but have been away for more than a year or two, you might want to check out what has changed and how while you were away. There may be a few new systems introduced as well as changes made to existing ones.
Returning Player? Start Here:
The list below starts with the very basics and slowly expands into more advanced and complex systems and mechanics, while always striving to keep it simple, easy to understand and follow, even if you have never played an MMO game before.
For a broader look over the vast collection of instructional content we have available, browse the SWTOR Guides Master List.
Ultimate SWTOR Beginners Guide for new players
Ultimate SWTOR Beginners Guide to aid you from character creation, through your first steps all the way to reaching level cap and EndGame!
How to Start Out on a New SWTOR Server
This guide will teach you all the basics you need to know about starting out on a new server in SWTOR and explain the What, the How, and the Why of transferring an existing character.
How to create a character in SWTOR and boost existing one
A Guide explaining the different ways you can create a new character in SWTOR. Tips for beginner players when and how to use Boost Tokens!
SWTOR User Interface: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to the User Interface in SWTOR, designed to teach new players and returning veterans how every piece of the UI works and how to use them.
SWTOR Classes: Beginners guide to all Roles and Disciplines
A Beginners Guide to all SWTOR classes and disciplines in the game to help you make your choice of what role do you want to play and why!
SWTOR Story Progression Guide
From the starter worlds at level 1 to end-game content, you’ll learn how to do all of the SWTOR Story content in its intended order!
SWTOR DOs and DONTs: Tips for New Players
SWTOR Tips and Tricks for Beginners. What to DO and NOT DO as a new player in the game to make sure you are not missing out on great content!
How to Level Up in SWTOR for beginners
Wondering what are the possible approaches to leveling up in SWTOR? What is the difference between F2P and Subscriber, should you use Tokens?
How to Gear While Leveling in SWTOR
This guide will teach you what to prioritize in your Gearing process while leveling up a character in SWTOR, including stat targets, mod recommendations and tacticals.
SWTOR Currencies Guide
This guide explains all in-game currencies available in SWTOR. From credits to cosmetic purchases and late-game resources, here you will learn how and where you can obtain each currency and what it can be used for, including some great tips on how to spend them wisely!
SWTOR Galactic Trade Network Guide
With the release of the GTN update with SWTOR 7.4, the Galactic Trade Network UI and GTN tools have been redesigned! This guide will bring you up to speed on everything GTN
SWTOR Gear vs Outfits Guide: what is the difference
Guide to the differences between SWTOR Gear vs Outfit. Find out how to wear one item for its stats pool and another for its visual appearance
How to Create a Unique and Original Outfit in SWTOR
This guide will help you learn to make an original outfit in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Whether you’re in PvE, PvP, or RP, chances are you want to look good while in your respective activity. As you read, you’ll find numerous tips to creating a look that is unique to you!
How to Change your Character Appearance in SWTOR
You can change your character’s appearance in SWTOR by using the Appearance Designer – in-game tool that uses Cartel Coins instead of credits!
How to use Weapons as Outfits in SWTOR
The Weapons in Outfitter feature was released with SWTOR Update 7.0.2! In this guide, I’ll show you how to use the new feature!
SWTOR Crafting and Crew Skills: A Beginners Guide
A SWTOR Beginners Guide focusing on Crafting. Here you will learn everything about Crew Skills and all possible combinations!
How to Extend Camera Distance in SWTOR Guide
SWTOR guide to change the maximum camera zoom out by modifying the INI file outside the game. It’s a quick, easy and very helpful tweak!
SWTOR Galactic Starfighter Guide and Best Builds
A complete and very thorough guide to absolutely everything you need for SWTOR Galactic Starfighter, aka GSF: Intro, UI, Mechanics, Ships, Builds, Maps, Tips!
How to Make Credits in SWTOR
Guide to show you how to make credits in SWTOR. Some methods are simple and fast, others are slow but more rewarding. Find the best for you!
SWTOR Augments Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about augments in SWTOR, including what they are, how to craft them, why augmenting your gear is important, and which ones you should use for your character!
SWTOR on Steam: Everything you should know
SWTOR finally arrived officially to Steam and with some Steam-related bonuses too. Learn everything you need to know about SWTOR on Steam!
SWTOR Conquest Guide: Everything you should know
This Guide to the Conquest system in SWTOR will help you understand this complex yet simple system that is surprisingly fun to grind through!
SWTOR Galactic Seasons Guide: everything you need to know
Complete guide to the SWTOR Galactic Seasons system, first released with Update 6.3 – what is it, how to access and use it, and what rewards you earn!
How to choose a second Combat Style in SWTOR
In this guide, you’ll learn everything about the SWTOR Combat Styles: what they are and how to choose a second Combat Style for your character!
How to use Loadouts in SWTOR
This guide explains what is the Loadouts System in SWTOR 7.0, how it works, and shares tips on how to take full advantage of it!
How to change Combat Styles Colors in SWTOR
Guide on how to change the Combat Styles Icons Colors in SWTOR, a feature released with the launch of Game Update 7.1.
How to Change Subtitles Colors in SWTOR
Guide on how to change color of the Subtitles in conversations and cutscenes in SWTOR. The feature is available with the release of Patch 7.1!
