STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ - Choose Your Side: Trooper vs. Sith Inquisitor

From the moment we announced the eight classes in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ fans have been pitting them against each other, arguing who would have the advantage in a one-on-one fight. The hallways of BioWare echo this debate, with the writers, combat designers and other developers all chiming in on which classes they feel will have the upper hand.
In the video series "Choose Your Side," members of the Star Wars: The Old Republic team plead their cases, highlighting some of the many skills and abilities that set each class apart from the rest. In the second video of the four-part series, two of the most iconic classes in the Star Wars™ universe face off as the Force-wielding Sith Inquisitor battles the stalwart Republic Trooper.

[@dff1286]

"Two words, Massive. Cannon. I have it, you dont" I loved that line.

[@connorshields5862]

DHF F *Trooper hits character in the face*

[@hinasetsuko1246]

NOBODY EXPECTS THE SITH INQUISITION!

[@treblazer]

😆

[@1ZombieRob]

"Troopers dont get tired we just reload."

[@mangggall]

WE ARE SOLDIERS AND WE STAND SHOWDER TO SHOWDER the sith eventually will kill each other for a spot on the top lol

[@agentflordia8304]

@@mangggall Shoulder?

[@MisterTutor2010]

What the Sith Inquisitor teaches us is that Force Lightning is the answer to everything :)

[@rocker54_86]

True dat

[@davido.1233]

2:20 Two Words: "Massive cannon" Me: Three words, "Compensating for something" lol

[@Leonan_Brin]

Inquisitor" I have lightning" Trooper" I have grav round"

[@Evman95]

Trooper or inquisitor? I'll go with the Imperial Agent.

[@CyberVirus549]

We're coming, and we're bringing guns, Should have been the troopers catchphrase. Obviosuly, I'm a trooper, 100%

[@QubicMeter]

Illusive Republic all the way.

[@tessapinkerman1518]

That should be every trooper's catchphrase in the history of Star Wars. And its so funny!

[@damonlawson9447]

+Quinten Sunamoto FOR THE EMPIRE!

[@mangggall]

or maybe "ROCK AND ROLL GO,GO,GO"

[@echotango9384]

If a small gun does nothing then just bring a big gun problem solved

[@cLaw27]

"I used to believe that being a good soldier meant doing everything they told you. That's how they engineered us. But we're not droids. We're not programmed. You have to learn to make your own decisions."

[@Mersoit]

Troopers never get tired, they just reload. This quote should be remembered ,\m/

[@HolyknightVader999]

The Havoc Squad leader against a Dark Lord of the Sith......interesting......

[@mangggall]

havoc squad the best FOR THE REPUBLIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HolyknightVader999]

Stoycho Stoychev Not a match for a Dark Council member.

[@Brendan-kx8iy]

Not interesting cause any Sith would effortlessly take them down if this game was logical at all in its force user vs non force user fights.

[@pyrright380]

both classes are a blast to play

[@davido.1233]

Lucky for me, I've got both and I love both

[@TheOnlineGamer812]

Lone Wolf Same!

[@TheOnlineGamer812]

Lol that pun :p

[@ushakova3101]

"Lieutenant, Commander Tavus is transmitting a call, what should we say?" "Tell him we're coming.. And we're bringing guns."

[@TheAmericanCrusader]

Dorne: "Nobody's ever done anything like this." Trooper: "That's why it's going to work." *chambers gun*

[@greenleaf2973]

2:21 2 words: Massive Cannon. I think i watched it 8 times over, because it was funny :D

[@tessapinkerman1518]

LOL

[@MoMember88]

"We're coming and we're brining guns!" Great video really cool effect at the ending!

[@paivikarakaya8113]

If the Inguisitor can kill Darth Skotia, Darth Zash and Darth Thanaton who are all Sith Lords, The Inquisitor can easily kill The Trooper.

[@kephessthedying5942]

Trooper blasting Darth arho on ilum

[@i.oshunsar7930]

@@kephessthedying5942 @paivikarakaya8113 Trooper on Corellia planetary story (like all reps) beats the half dark council^^

[@n0x298]

Who needs a big gun when you got four ghosts bound to you (if you a dark side inquisitor xD)

[@SicheyLP]

Commando vs Assassin...I say the Assassin would win. Vanguard vs Sorcerer... I go for the Vanguard, it can almost wreck everything.

[@Needler13]

Not always true. I can take a sin down with my mando. Not all the time but I hardly ever die from them

[@EricGraham94]

Vanguards, being the quintessential tank of the Soldier class, is able to hold his own against a squishy Sorcerer. Assassins penetrate and circumvent the Commando, who’s not as bulky as the Vanguard. That battle is up to who can come up with a stronger offensive

[@wm927]

This depends entirely on who can catch the other unprepared. If the Assassin is preoccupied with something else or cant close the distance for whatever reason, the Gunnery Commando will pretty much drop it with GR, DR and HIB. The opening burst of Gunnery is absolutely lethal against an unprepared enemy wearing light armor. If, however, the Deception Assassin can attack the Gunnery Commando from stealth, open with 3 stacks of Discharge, stun him and deny the use of Grav Round, the Commando is done for. Without the ability to use Grav Round, he is nothing. So yeah, Assa vs Commando duels are very situational, but 1v1 it heavily favors the Assassin.

[@Th3Underd0g]

"Two Words. Massive Cannon, I have it, you don't." T-shirt please!

[@FatrickAteman]

Ah yes the "sith" a mythical order of dark side users allegedly waiting in the outer rim we have dismissed that claim

[@hoodenmcburg]

I'll tell you why the trooper's gonna win. Motherfucking DAKKA DAKKA DAKKA DAKKA

[@Fregeryan]

My mind just got blown, this is so AWESOME!

[@Calmarix0069]

I love the shot where they both shoot lightning at each other :P

[@Imperius1772]

Don't think I didn't see those lower robe changes between the shots...

[@NickAB1]

Most people forget the trooper is the republic's finest, not their standard soldier. With tactics and a blaster (which shoots faster than a lightsaber swings), the Trooper would win.

[@ewanreilly2988]

NickAB1 Even when The Force could make it so you can swing faster than the eye can see, crush planets with your mind, and cause tornadoes composed of lightning to devastate entire space stations, you still think military training and a blaster (which can't shoot faster than the eye can see) would win? You aren't very smart are you?

[@NickAB1]

eh, i still say trooper

[@ewanreilly2988]

NickAB1 Now you're just being biased.

[@Brendan-kx8iy]

Except he wouldn’t. Those two things alone are not things any Sith would have any trouble dealing with. There are no “tactics” differentiating from just shooting at a Sith in head on combat that work any better than other strategies do. The Sith would literally force push any explosives back, or use force speed to effortlessly blitz a republic trooper. Physically they are weaker and slower than any force user.

[@TheBiggestDisappointment]

I don't like how its just focused on the assassin side the sorcerer have is pretty much a range class with lightning and more lightning

[@TheAmericanCrusader]

"Two words: Massive Cannon." Still awesome 13 years later.

[@bryanbartee1941]

Trooper, obviously. He has lightning too. And Heavy Armor. And a damn good gun.

[@zelondioteddygravey5171]

In SWTOR 5.0+ the Commando easily beats the Assassin RIP, Commando OP AF

[@TheGamingLord77]

NO WAY I PITCHED THIS ONE ON THE WEBSITE I'M SUPRISED THEY DID THIS

[@Johnysimus]

"Trooper does't get tired. Just reload." that sounded really awesome.... still gonna play the SI anyway....

[@Alpha-nq1kj]

its obvious that the trooper would be the victor in a situation like this he can slow her down he also has lightning he can get her out of stealth mode he can freeze her and he can blow her to bits

[@autumrose1]

Orin Jenkins Troopers and the BH are the scariest things I have ever seen in PVP (as a Sin and Shadow)

[@Alpha-nq1kj]

im a lvl 55 vengaurd, the only thing i can say in pvp is PWN PWN PWN!!!!

[@haxenspirit723]

The Trooper is dead before he even saw the Inquisitor :)

[@Cynane27]

Assassin is shiet in 4.0 pvp

[@STLFANSS]

Whats the armor worn by the trooper in this video? anyone know?

[@IzzyIceGames]

If you take each class and stack them up against one another. Maxed out and best armour with perfect decision making it works like Rock-Paper-Scissors. Certain classes work better against others. In this battle, the heavy damage output and armour of the Trooper give him the edge. But a DPS spec Juggernaut... thanks for coming out trooper, hell of a try.

[@patriciateague9020]

FOR THE REPUBLIC!!!!

[@patriciateague9020]

awww

[@oyunavcilarigamehunt]

trooper s not clone in this game they are just normal human beings but trooper

[@PnzrDiv666]

This looks like a cool series, enjoyed it.

[@Drethy]

"Two words: Massive cannon" SMACK! I lol'ed so hard!

[@TheVintress]

Trooper!!!

[@monochr0m321]

Force users win, hands down.

[@QuelDr0ma]

It's actually nice to see developers that are passionate about both factions' classes as opposed to WOW's whose dev's are horde centric in every product they churn out. I play SC 2 and there's ton's of horde references.

[@Bastitaan178]

@kaxzonen but when/where can we download the game/beta?

[@AimiliosN]

I'm 100% Trooper I'm lvl 30 trooper

[@damonlawson9447]

I'm inquisitor 100% level 54

[@Ausanan]

+Damon Lawson I'm Trooper 100% level 65

[@duno9915]

I'm inquisitor 100% level 45

[@dedorbitgum1803]

Duno I'm Trooper 100% level 0

[@ZeroAndTen583]

I think the trooper trailer already decided the winner

[@Tumle2007]

I have a question. What class is the "Sneaky" one and wears stuff as Leather?

[@Mattmo675]

What is that move called at 3:33 when a pool of darkness appears?

[@trollingtothemax2624]

Let's show these glow-stick wielding punks how its done.#TROOPERFTW

[@lordtachanka7384]

OOH RAH

[@dedorbitgum1803]

Giant gun

[@chr1s1313]

"A trooper doesnt get tired. He just reloads" Best line herexD

[@zach22zach22]

ok. at the end. when they were both shooting lightning. that was cool.

[@TheVaultDwellar]

Anyone know the armor this trooper is wearing? The red one that's in this video a lot 0:35?

[@JabezFuutonSpecialis]

What armor is the inquisitor wearing in this video?

[@ToStrideForFame]

ahh playing KOTOR I and II... hopefully this can capture that feeling again

[@Yggi11]

Well, I'm glad they cleared that up.

[@OllieLango]

@kaxzonen What do you mean? 5 Days before launch one?

[@alexd5032]

two awesome classess

[@teeds88]

i liked charlie's beard the most. i choose the charlie side! but honestly, all of the beards were cool in their own way. keep up the great work, guys!

[@zepplin-]

what armor is that trooper using?? :)

[@Speedcuber105]

Is it through that you have to pay monthly for ths?

[@NixterFlics]

I didn't try the Sith Inquisitor last weekend. Better make sure I do so the next weekend test.

[@111wizo]

DOes this have monthly subscription like WoW? or is it just buy the game and play?

[@Lunne89]

@WeirdGamer20555 Is it also insulated against mind control?

[@nareea]

Graphics got so much better, two awesome classes.

[@Chiefsplayr17]

I can't wait to see the Sith Warrior one.

[@wilhelmwiklund2020]

what armir does the trooper use???

[@shozanah101]

oh man, that video sure shows good balancing in terms of pvp

[@Jpeasy]

"The Trooper doesn't get tired...he just reloads" epics

[@Galayman2]

Trooper doesn't get tired, he just reloads. hahaha! I think that part of the video is funny

[@jackof4356]

Which should I get for chirstmas? Star wars: The old Republic or Skyrim? please reply

[@DragonflyEleven]

"Two Words: Massive Cannon. I've got it, you don't" That's such an awesome line, I couldn't pass it up. I ordered a t-shirt from Zazzle with that line printed on. If anyone is interested, search for "massive cannon" on zazzle.com, you can customize it with your own wording and colors. This is gonna be such an amazing game, can't wait.

[@Necroskull388]

@WeirdGamer20555 Remind me,what happened to him in Episode V when he fought Vader?

[@Naga530]

@DrMeh3 What class you assigned to?

[@jensuytdehaag5057]

jeah jour are richt but what are the chanses jou come against a inquisitor?

[@luis94289428]

@kukovrein I can agree with you but what does Skyrim have to do with SWTOR, an MMO people like me are saying is a lot better than WoW?

[@TraviezoPR]

How do yoy get the graphics to get so good

[@dudeofdeath12]

You know your dead when your enemy shoots lightning out of their hands.

[@humunug]

hi guys can u tell me name of trooper armor here ty

[@Karunched]

Please tell me we don't have to s-key. Please tell me we can strafe and shoot. Please.

[@alexgrazie93]

what items the trooper wears in this video?

[@Kg0ax92]

If these guys knew how to play maybe, No one took into account that A. The trooper has commando (dps/heals) Vanguard (tank/mdps) and tha the Inquisitor has Sorc(heal/dps) and Assassin (tank/dps) If you weigh in these different classes and then add on top of it that each classes subclass has three trees to spec into, not mentioning hybrids, you cant just say whos going to win. It all depends on the player. That is all.

[@918Murphy]

BOTH SIDES LOOK AMAZING!

[@guillergonzgmail]

i dont get it is raven a sith warrior or a jedi knight?

[@VanwolfsterLycan]

Balance fights?

[@iResonate]

LOL @ "Trooper doesn't get tired, he just reloads" How true XD

[@bobmcbob49]

does bioware know that we're always going to say that our own class/mirror (or whichever is in our faction) we will say is better, right?

[@Cstyle12]

@aSuperBosnianMan There is, it's called Consular

[@tenebrae5307]

I wanna see these guys go at it now the lvl cap is 65 with rank gear and everything

[@gummipo]

I got in to the beta this weekend. My god this game is good.

[@xTwisstedx]

What kind of armor is that?

[@Shutpoem]

what class is healer?

[@tomayto70]

@Bombertard they already did jedi knight vs bounty hunter. maybe jedi consular vs imperial agent?

[@justice_1337]

do any of these guys work on game anymore or they all fired?

[@StormAce96]

Sure they still working on it, and it has a huge number of active players.

[@gamergeek100]

0:48 Cool arrmor plus cool line = one bad ass trooper.

[@Justin_North]

In this particular match, I pick the Trooper. Assassins are great with backup but the only way she could withstand an onslaught is to be a tank while the Commando can heal himself and keep fighting.

[@flarion2345]

trooper gear looks pretty sick

[@RichmanMoneyEye]

Can you show us the Light Jedi Knight and the Dark Jedi Knight?

[@ShadowCrusader]

What I want to know is... Who wins in this match? Why haven't they shown it at all?

[@aceofspades472]

Trooper will win, because: 1.) Massive cannon. 2.) He dominates with range while Mrs. Run and Hide has the close range. The winner would be the trooper.

[@DeepSlice]

It depends who is behind the trooper and the inquisitor.