Patch 1.3 is definitely going to be one of the most influential game updates to SWTOR and any MMORPG free update. It packs a big punch with loads of new features that players have been waiting on for a very long time. 124f2k
Here are some of the main features coming with Game Update 1.3 and what you need to know about each.
Patch 1.3 Preview -SWTOR Group Finder 2r4n2l
The long awaited thankful that BioWare is finally going to fix this.
But there are some things you need to know about the group finder.
First, it will allow you to queue up for flashpoints (both normal and hard modes), story mode operations, and planet wide questing within your level range.
However, there is no cross-server functionality and role they signed up to play. Unfortunately, there is not a lot you can do about this.
Patch 1.3 Preview -Legacy Character Perks 6j1o1u
Next in the lineup for changes with Patch 1.3 is game update, we get more new Legacy Character Perks. Here is what we know of them so far.
Improved Warzone Experience (Rank 1 to 5)
Improved Flashpoint Experience (Rank 1 to 5)
Improved Space Mission Experience (Rank 1 to 5)
Improved Class Mission experience (Rank 1 to 5)
Improved Exploration Experience (Rank 1 to 5)
| Rank | Credit Cost | Required Legacy Lvl | XP Gain (additive) |
| 1 | 20,000 | 5 | 2% |
| 2 | 30,000 | 10 | 4% |
| 3 | 50,000 | 15 | 6% |
| 4 | 75,000 | 20 | 8% |
| 5 | 100,000 | 25 | 10% |
| Total | 275,000 | 30% |
Your companions will also get perks.
Legacy of Altruism (Rank 1 to 3) – Increased companion affection gain from conversations
| Rank | Credit Cost | Required Legacy Lvl | Affection Gain (additive) |
| 1 | 25,000 | 5 | 5% |
| 2 | 75,000 | 10 | 5% |
| 3 | 150,000 | 20 | 5% |
| Total | 250,000 | 15% |
Additional perks:
Legacy of Crafting (Rank 1 to 3) – Increased chance for augmented result
| Rank | Credit Cost | Required Legacy Lvl | Chance Gain (additive) |
| 1 | 50,000 | 5 | 1% |
| 2 | 100,000 | 10 | 1% |
| 3 | 200,000 | 20 | 1% |
| Total | 350,000 | 3% |
Legacy of Leadership (Rank 1-2) – Companions return faster from selling junk
| Rank | Credit Cost | Required Legacy Lvl | Junk Sell Duration |
| 1 | 10,000 | 5 | 30s |
| 2 | 50,000 | 10 | 5s |
| Total | 60,000 |
Priority Transport: Capital World (cooldown is shared with Priority Transport the Emergency Fleet )
Priority Transport: The Black Hole (cooldown is shared with Priority Transport Outlaw’s Den and Capital World)
| Type | Credit Cost | Required Legacy Level |
| Capital World | 20,000 | 10 |
| The Outlaw’s Den | 50,000 | 10 |
| Fleet Vanguard Vessel | 50,000 | 10 |
| The Black Hole | 200,000 | 10 |
Improved Speeder Piloting (Rank 1 to 3) – Allows you to use higher Speeder Piloting ranks at lower levels
| Rank | Credit Cost | Required Legacy Level | Benefits |
| 1 | 40,000 | 5 | Train Speeder Piloting I at lvl 10 |
| 2 | 175,000 | 5 | Train Speeder Piloting II at level 30 |
| 3 | 250,000 | 5 | Train Speeder Piloting III at level 40 |
Field Repair Droid (Basic, Improved, Advanced) – Allows you to deploy a Field Repair Droid that also provides vendor services (lasts 3 minutes)
| Type | Credit Cost | Legacy Level Required | Benefits |
| Basic (I) | 50,000 | 10 | Repair/basic vendor/60 minute cooldown |
| Improved(II) | 150,000 | 20 | Repair/ sells consumables/45 minute cooldown |
| Advanced (III) | 300,000 | 30 | Repair/sells consumables & crew skill items/15 minute cooldown |
| Total | 500,000 |
Patch 1.3 Preview -Crafting Skills Changes (Augment Slots) 5t2g59
The next important crew skills that are able to craft augments can now craft these nifty augmentation kits. Augmentation Kits can be crafted by Armstech, Armormech and Synthweaving. Recipes are found at your trainers.
Augmentation Kits and slots are categorized by item level tiers:
| Slot | Item Levels |
| Augmentation Slot MK-1 | 10-16 |
| Augmentation Slot MK-2 | 17-24 |
| Augmentation Slot MK-3 | 25-32 |
| Augmentation Slot MK-4 | 33-40 |
| Augmentation Slot MK-5 | 41-48 |
| Augmentation Slot MK-6 | 49+ |
The Augmentation Kits and the Augmentation Slot Components are both tradeable so you can also make them and sell them.
The costs of adding an augmentation slot to an item are:
MK-1 – 1,000 credits
MK-2 – 2,500 credits
MK-3 – 4,000 credits
MK-4 – 7,000 credits
MK-5 – 1,0000 credits
MK-6 – 25,000 credits
What is your favorite addition coming soon with patch 1.3?
