Which works better with drop items? Will I end up short on components if I sell off most of the junk loot I pick up, or is there some way to buy up items that have a high breakdown value that I don't know about?

I found that by breaking things down I could make whatever I wanted, and get good upgrades. I kept money, but I never saw equipment for purchase that was better than I what I had or could make via the workbench.

Its only the real rare items and robes that you receive when a high level that you should buy, i reckon. I mostly breakdown and make things using the workbench, that was fine for everything that i was using..

Both. Get enough components for the improved vibration lenses, datium energy cells, and either fencing emitters or disrupting emitters. Other than that, you won't really need that many components, as lightsabers really tear up anything in this game- more so than in the first.

Both. Get enough components for the improved vibration lenses, datium energy cells, and either fencing emitters or disrupting emitters. Other than that, you won't really need that many components, as lightsabers really tear up anything in this game- more so than in the first.

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Agreed. :D

 

I mostly break down stuff for parts... you tend to be able to make better components than you'll ever find. However, I always build up a "nest egg" of credits.. say 50,000+ give or take... that way, you should be able to buy most of anything you may 'stumble' upon that's better than random drops... if it's not enough credits, then you're usually not far off from the goal... or you'll have enough loot in your inventory you can sell off...

I usually need tonnes of components for the upgrades I give my lightsabers, like 4,000+ components

To this day, I've never really messed around with the workbench (other than minor upgrades). I guess that's what happens when the combat is so easy that I'm never really looking for an extra "edge" over my enemies.

To this day, I've never really messed around with the workbench (other than minor upgrades).  I guess that's what happens when the combat is so easy that I'm never really looking for an extra "edge" over my enemies.

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2 Mods can help make the game much more interesting guaranteed :D

 

1) Hardcore (Difficult or Insane Settings)

http://www.pcgamemods.com/10900

 

2) Achilles' Game Balance Mod (in the miscellaneous section)

http://www.freewebs.com/achilles01/

depends on the item

I usually need tonnes of components for the upgrades I give my lightsabers, like 4,000+ components

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i upgrade my armor to hell along with my lightsabers, i got a Mando Asault armor 20 defense.

The only time I used the work benches is to update a weapon or armor. I never saw any use to break down things, I'll just pawn it off.

Heh, yeah, since I got my lightsaber I've eaten through everything with far too much ease. It's fun, though, honestly, after spending so much time dealing very little damage.

then handmaiden act's like bruce lee and kills everything with her bare hands.

Back to the topic, I sell high value items and I break down whatever else I have.

just use your own discretion man, thats the only advice I can give you.