The Rules of Engagement is the column that provides Republic Troopers with highly detailed intel on everything a Trooper needs to know to adapt and overcome on and off the battlefield.

Our resident Commando goes in-depth in discussing changes to the Advanced Class in Patch 1.2: Legacy

Earlier, I had given a review of the Trooper changes in Patch 1.2 concerning Combat Medics. This week I’d like to take a look at the Gunnery tree and analyze the changes we find there.

As before, let’s look at each change separately.

Charged Barrier now provides 1% damage reduction per stack

Pre-1.2: Provided 2% damage reduction per stack (5 stacks)
Change: 50% reduction in damage reduction (5% now vs 10% at 5 stacks)

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The Rules of Engagement is the column that provides Republic Troopers with highly detailed intel on everything a Trooper needs to know to adapt and overcome on and off the battlefield.

Our resident Combat Medic goes in-depth in discussing changes to the Advanced Class in Patch 1.2: Legacy

In Patch 1.2, Medics face a change in their deployed abilities. Now that we’ve gotten our hands on the live patch, here is what we’ve found.

Let’s look at each change separately.

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The Rules of Engagement is the column that provides Republic Troopers with highly detailed intel on everything a Trooper needs to know to adapt and overcome on and off the battlefield.

For those new to the Trooper class, trying out a new advanced class, or just looking for more information on certain abilities, Republic Trooper is pleased to highlight a number of essential Trooper abilities, skills and the tactics for using them.

Today we focus on the Vanguard’s Gut ability, which can be obtained at level 20 in the Tactics tree.

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When it comes to the warfront no class defines the struggle against the Empire the way the Trooper does. Guts and Gunnery is the place that Troopers come to learn all of the tactics they will need to thrive on the PvP battlefront.

Warzones are a team effort and the Commando, with their giant autocannons and healing probes, can be the ultimate team player. Often times, playing a Commando in PvP requires you to step back from the defined role of healer or DPS and find that niche which helps make your team more than a group of individuals. Some situations require you to heal, others to deal damage, and even some will arise when you must hold back enemies or hold a ball. A Commando is equipped to handle all of these situations and with the right tools and skills, you can become a standout on any team.

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There is a saying that goes, “No plan survives contact with the enemy.” As advice goes, it’s a statement that’s pretty spot on. There’s also an ancient latin proverb that translates loosely to “Luck favors the prepared.” While Troopers rely less on luck than pure skill, only a fool would dismiss the wildcard that chance can play in any engagement.

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