SWTOR Reviews and Editorials

Let’s Talk About the Balance Changes in SWTOR 7.7.1

Alongside tweaks to the default choices in ability trees for casual players, there are a few actual balance changes coming with SWTOR’s 7.7.1 update.

Endonae

August 20, 2025

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Let’s Talk About Balance Changes in SWTOR 7.7

The combat changes initially billed for helping casual players while leveling have turned into lite balance changes that are hopefully meant to be a bandaid until we get proper reworks in 8.0.

Endonae

June 18, 2025

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Broadsword now sells SWTOR’s Ranked PvP Rewards for Cartel Coins

Broadsword just poured gasoline into the dumpster fire by introducing the ability to progress through PvP Seasons by whipping out your credit card, thereby effectively enabling you to buy old Ranked PvP rewards for Cartel Coins.

Endonae

May 31, 2025

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SWTOR Dye Revamp Predictions

Broadsword is revamping its dye system, but they haven’t said much beyond announcing it. We’ll discuss the existing limitations of SWTOR’s dye system and how EA and BioWare’s Anthem could inspire the revamp.

Endonae

May 10, 2025

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Let’s Talk About Uneven Balance and Ability Trees in SWTOR

Some abilities are super strong in certain types of content while being practically useless in others.

Endonae

April 18, 2025

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How to Make SWTOR More Immersive

I’ve compiled my best tips and recommendations for deepening immersion in SWTOR, along with ideas and recommendations gathered from fellow fans and players.

Vulkk

February 14, 2025

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March 29, 2025

Bessie in Retrospect: Reviewing SWTOR’s First Venture

While there were some great moments, most of my time spent training the Basilisk Prototype, B3-S1, was marred by artificial limitations and pointless encumbrances.

Endonae

March 29, 2025

January 29, 2025

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SWTOR 7.6 Galactic Threads Story Overview, Delay, and Why That’s A Good Thing

SWTOR’s next solo story update “Galactic Threads” features a ton of characters and multiple arcs nearing their end, but the story won’t be coming alongside Game Update 7.6. We’ll talk about what’s happening and why the delay is good.

Endonae

November 15, 2024

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SWTOR Needs A World Between Worlds

Like many of you, my main has been around for a long time. I want to refine his character and experience SWTOR with him again. A World Between Worlds can make that possible and the entire franchise is ready for it.

Endonae

November 3, 2024

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SWTOR PTS Propagator Core XR-53 Ilum Lair Boss Mechanics and First Impressions

SWTOR’s Game Update 7.6 comes with a new lair boss on Ilum called the Propagator Core XR-53. It’s available on the PTS right now in Story Mode, and after a thorough investigation, I’m sharing my findings and first impressions.

Endonae

October 28, 2024

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SWTOR Dynamic Encounters First Impressions (7.6 PTS)

SWTOR’s new Dynamic Encounters system was made available on the PTS for 7.6 over the weekend. There’s a lot to love but also some pitfalls Broadsword needs to avoid.

Endonae

October 22, 2024