My Shadow is Serenity spec and currently level 28 and I keep my companion set to passive mode. I figured the aoe lifesteal ability would make Serenity ideal but my health drops so damn fast. I can handle the really weak mobs even with a silver enemy but when there's two or more silver with regular mob back up, I have to pop My CDs just to stay in the fight. My gear is pretty alright I would guess. Rewards from class missions and conquest missions. I haven't tried the tank spec but I am going to, it will have to be done with dps gear at least for a while. Is Shadow just a poor class to do this type of challenge run with? I have a level 16 Vanguard Trooper and I enjoy that class a lot, it right off the bat seems better at surviving but I want to complete a Jedi Knight first.

I was one of those bitter Kotor fans who were displeased that Kotor3 was an MMO instead of a traditional single player RPG. I tried the game 3 or 4 times throughout the years but just couldn't get into it. Well flash forward 2 weeks ago and I get the urge to play a Star Wars game. So I installed TOR and gave it another try. And for whatever reason, this time it clicked for me. I'm into the stories, I'm into the interesting choices I'm presented with and most importantly, I really like the gameplay. I read several threads that people said the game was too easy, so they recommended setting your companion to passive, and that really does work. The battles are engaging, I can't be asleep at the helm for the larger groups and stronger enemies. Now I will turn on my companion midfight if things get dicey, particularly when I'm underleved and facing the gold elites. And I look forward towards the Flash Points and expansion missions and trying to put together a build that can solo them. But all in all, it keeps the gameplay loops fun and exciting, and I'm genuinely interested to see the story progress and how my choices will affect different outcomes. I'm no longer a bitter Kotor fan.

Aren't they identical aside from spell names and animations?

Thanks a ton.

I am a new player. The kotors are among my favorite games and I finally have the opportunity to play this MMO! I've heard the PvP in this game is really well done. I always play at least 1 caster class in MMO's so I made a Sith Inquisitor. How do Sorcerers fare in PvP? While I have your attention, who generally does better in PvP- Ranged or Melee?