✔ SWTOR Trooper Commando PVP Gameplay: Combat Medic @ 16 in Huttball

[Kiraxi32]

What spec is for the big guns?^^)

[wirayut123]

correct that 10 to lvl 49 50s play with 50s

[Kelnot]

Wonderful video, man, very informative and you kept things interesting. Subbed.

[Feni008]

The Sith warriors just leaping at you into the hazard...are they new like me and don't know about hazards? Or do experienced players in this arena also do it.

[Kvahran]

noone is dying in this game even tho they get chopped by lightsabers like no tomorrow... probably theres something cool in that

[tlazaroff]

Great video with awesome tips.

[MrLostkause]

Heavy armor and heals while moving sounds easymode

[captainsmartass123]

bro dont get me wrong, your a very good commando, and player in general, getting 8 medals at level 16, holy smokes (although medals were at 50k dmg and healz, now at 75k each), and you sure as hell give great advice, unfortunately the imperial team you were up against is pretty much dead stupid, shame, i wudda loved to see them harrass you more than your dps, and you can show off how much BHs and troopers lack in survivalbility :( i play a lvl 30 BH healing alt atm, die so fast :P lol

[Scar8632]

@captainsmartass123 Sorry, but i think that's just you being... bad.

I have a 29 Commando healer, and i have minimal problems with survivability, even when slightly outnumbered.

[captainsmartass123]

@Scar8632 highly doubt it, healed wow arena and hard modes for 3 years, i have the talent that keeps me from getting interupted wich is nice, but other than that, im dying saving my team mates most of the time, which i dont mind doing, but i cant stand the fact that the minute i cast one heal, everyone in the area switches their attention to burning me, maybe you have gone up against teams not nearly as smart as mine, the repubs on my server are mostly pvpers, smarter than the average player :P

[Scar8632]

@captainsmartass123 SWTOR isn't WoW, though.

But true, if the enemy team (No matter how dumb or smart they may be) witnesses you healing someone, they WILL focus down your ass and there is no escaping that, lol.

[captainsmartass123]

@Scar8632 just hit 30, hopefully kolto shield will do me some justice :P

[1xirsx1]

This game looks absolutely horrible



[ShowMyFists]

@1xirsx1 its actually pretty fun once you get into it. It seems like it isn't very appealing in video but once you play it and get to a decent level, its pretty fun. Especially if you have a fun active guild or friends.

[SeitProductions]

Do Siths and Jedis have way to much power than a trooper?? Or more or less you have the same power and DPS as a force character????

[wowvenz]

Looks alot like the Medc in Team Fortress 2

[exxcalibur1973]

looks pretty stupid. How is it working out for you?

[253Dat]

u sure dont use supercharge cells that often. You do know it regenerates two ammo and reduces ammo and CD on spells

[grazzz]

ahw im not sure witch path to follow, commando or vanguard?

i want to focus on dps, but i dont like the bulky cannons commandos use.. and i would like to know witch one of them have the best advantage in pvp. or easiest to play at any rate.

[Damasta129]

@grazzz Look up the talent trees and abilities, vanguards tend to have more close range abilities

[captianjoel]

@grazzz

Commando.

[305throwdown]

great video. i was checking out several diff ones before i pick a new char to roll.

thanks for taking the time to make this :)

[Emilaset]

Taugrim!! I remember watching your videos of warhammer! Glad that i found you on Swtor aswell! I see you still play on the good side ;) Keep up the good work!

[ThePump78]

The troopers like very good but very boring, I just started playing the game and chose a Jedi, not sure if they're any good but they look very fun.

[SlayerKing989]

@ThePump78 they are really good... allclases are fun and awesome

[duemyster87]

can u lvl through pvp

[Snubsters]

@duemyster87 yes very well but you miss out on a great story line.

[AngieKanto]

Where did you get that armour it looks awesome!!!

[NightwatchRebel]

Medigun and übercharge as combat medic? They should make a "Meet the Trooper"

[darklord809]

these are the paladins :D

[CannabisReviewTV]

Excellent video man..

[DevianceMinecraft]

and hammer shot deals damage for me ?

[DevianceMinecraft]

I need help, i'm a level 21 commando and i've started doing PVP, but I have none of the abilities, well I do but i'm missing alot you have and I have checked my abilities

[AngieKanto]

@barknhunter if you want to heal and do damage commando whilst if you want to be a tank vanguard

[taugrimtaugrim]

@AngieKanto Vanguard can output very good damage, as tanks can spec into one or two DPS trees

[AyePalTube]

who is talking in the background?

[taugrimtaugrim]

@AyePalTube Larry Everett from GAMEBREAKER and Massively

[AngieKanto]

@thebraaains it's nothing like it

[TheBraaains]

lol its like a tf2 medic! EPIC!

[cumizz]

Nice work. I learn for u nice thing about tank pala in wow to:)

[mymydubsteppin]

im so confused about what class i want... In one of your videos you fought a 50 bounty hunter and he looked like a fun class but you were playing as a Jedi sentinel and i also thought that class looked good too, Which one do you think is better?

[krypt900]

Looks really fun

[GoOgleBG32]

I really hate the interface of this game,wish it was transperent black/dark blue color but this one meh

[gamerguy176]

@taugrimtaugrim is there any really good key bindings you know of?

[taugrimtaugrim]

@gamerguy176 I have a Guide on my blog for keybinding:

1. go to taugrim.com

2. click on Guides

3. click on Guide to Strafing and Keybinding

[LeAllistor]

I got a question: If you use WASD to move, how do you find it handy to have key bindings on T, Y, G and H? Aren't they too far away from your fingers?

[taugrimtaugrim]

@LeAllistor I don't use WSAD to move, it's horrible.

To see my keybinding setup:

1. go to taugrim.com

2. click on Guides

3. click on Guide to Strafing and Keybinding

[LeAllistor]

@taugrimtaugrim Holy quaking testicles, you use very unusual keybindings. I think I'll try them with my mercenary. I'll definitely subscribe to see some more of this complex way of playing. thanks

[AcryllicGaming]

Looks shit.

[snozzcumbers]

When I saw "Gameplay" I didn't expect some fag talking over the whole thing.

[cedry]

6:20 lvl 16 vs lvl 43........ lolwut 0.o

[huldu]

Please note that your cells regen faster the more of it you have(in combat). The key to playing a trooper is to try keep your cells above 8 at all times. Once you dip down below 3 it'll take you quite a while to regen back cells. 

[Ta2punk870569]

How did that 43 not one shot you? Youre only level 16

[MMOTotal]

@Ta2punk870569

The health scales with level, if you are 15 v 50 in a warzone the 15 has a chance to kill the 50 as everyone is balanced.

The problem is that the 15 has to be quick as he/she does not have more abilities than the 50

[fricklet]

10:32 "click targeting sucks!"

[fricklet]

@fricklet 10:28

[Kag001]

4 words about the commando medic:

Healer. With. Heavy. Armor.

[GoKris2007]

@Kag001 Or pala healer ( for wow players xD )

[ujigls]

Every time you do that dot, i think TW2 Medic ^^

[ujigls]

@ujigls Also best SWTOR PvP i've seen so far, thank you, now I know what class im going to play :)

[DashburntBottom]

so is level 50 the current max or is that just for the beta?

[SmoothTH10]

@DashburntBottom 50 is max. Beta is over, the game is out now.

[bhopp88]

These videos are great. Extremely helpful and well thought out tactically.

[Elusilent]

Great video, you've got some well thought out tactics and tips. I hope I can remember all of these when I roll a Trooper/Commando.

[Nautalus]

Looks like melee get shafted a lot in Hutball. All those levels of attack, hazards that ranged could exploit.

[SirBurstify]

Is this class going to be super mainstream?

[SirBurstify]

trooper or smuggler, hm

[MrOlliguitar]

really nice video! makes me wanna play commando, seems like the perfect pvp class

[AlienruGuy]

19 hours until SWTOR Early Access ! !

[Assassinoxable]

make more of these, i love trooper class, especially vanguard, liked + subbed!

[todei79]

Man this game looks like so much fun. I cant wait

[FreedomFighter08]

Hey, I'm gonna roll commando gunnery or assault doesn't matter, I love the class but it feels like the commando isn't my kind of style even though I love the ac, what do u think of vanguards in pvp? I heard u're rolling vanguard/powermech is that for any particular reason? Because I'm thinking of going commando/vanguard/scoundrel dps and I'm confused as u can see :)

[taugrimtaugrim]

@FreedomFighter08 I just posted a Vanguard PVP video yesterday, check my channel.

[blazerownsyou]

@taugrimtaugrim which one do you prefer vanguard or commando

[hitnrunner303]

Thanks man! Seems i'll play commando first afterall.

[Lumberjack33x]

Hey could you answer my question: I love the way this class looks, but I want to experience the single player questing and storyline, is this healing spec powerful enough to allow you to handle most single player content?

[taugrimtaugrim]

@Lumberjack33x healers in this game do functional DPS, so have no fear about rolling a healer for soloing. They're actually great at it, especially with their pet (companion).

Unlike some other games, there is no "healbot" in SWTOR.

[viperswhip]

@taugrimtaugrim No, I don't follow your live streams, mostly catching them on the replay later in the evenings. I do admire a lot of the advice you give to noobie PvP players, when this game launches I will be trying to get my brother, a non gamer, into pvp. That will be crazy. I have a similar key mapping to you though my middle finger rests on R. I find it better for healing as I link my groupmates to number keys.

[ChuckThePug]

Is there a class that plays like the engineer from WarHammer? mainly the turret mechanic.

[taugrimtaugrim]

@ChuckThePug Gunslinger / Sniper with the Cover mechanic

[GH05TNAPPA]

Hey, first of all, awesome video! This is fantastic - I'm so glad I saw the link to this from R2DB!  :D

Secondly, might you be willing to share your build and how you ordered your skills in your skill bar? Thanks! :D

[viperswhip]

Add to the above, when your team has the ball you should concentrate on healing/protecting your ball handler. You should not be killing enemy players, CCing them and knocking them into the pit. This is because if you kill them, they pop at their end, right where your ball handler is trying to go. If you kill them you create a new line of defense at the end of the map.

It is also far better to ground the ball than to die with it. I love your vids but I just groan in agony when I see this.

[viperswhip]

@viperswhip I meant above that you should CC and knock enemy players into the pit when you have the ball (not if your ball handler is in there obviously).

[ColostomyCake]

@viperswhip for the most part you are correct, but if you're pure dps with no real heals then once you've used your cc any enemies that are still around are free to lay into the carrier.. in that case it's better to take out the few that remain attacking your carrier, giving your team the extra 10-20 secs hassle-free while the enemy spawns.. instead of 10-20 secs of their focused fire onto your healers/carrier

but yes, definitely ground the ball if you are on your own about to die

[viperswhip]

@ColostomyCake It is better since they added the respawn shield, but my group has dominated every Hutball match with just the strategy I mentioned. Watch what happens when you DPS an enemy to 15% of their health, they drop into the pit by themselves. You don't have to kill them, they take themselves out of the fight most of the time. If you are near the line then okay I suppose, but in most cases it's easier to keep them alive and wasting time and energy on healing.

[ColostomyCake]

@viperswhip sorry I read "dont kill enemy players" as "dont dps enemy players"

my bad

[viperswhip]

@ColostomyCake No problem, I wish I had a screenshot of the match where we won 6-0 all with close to 120k damage or healing and only 7 kills between the 4 of us. I don't stream on my pc, it just isn't good enough and I have fairly low upstream bandwidth. I will leave it to the pros like Taugrim.

[admiristschwul]

but the commando is hasnt the highest DPS on republic side ? Which classes do the most damage in PVP-zones(i.e. hutball) in general? jedi shadow or sentinel? would be great if you could answer

[taugrimtaugrim]

@admiristschwul every DPS class I've played is capable of packing out tremendous amounts of damage, even at low levels, if played correctly.

As a Commando I find myself healing quite a bit even when I was Gunnery or Assault Spec, because I can. Obviously spending resources and GCDs lowers one's damage output. But make no mistake, a well-played Commando or Mercenary can wreck foes on the battlefield.

[Ziggenarko]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... This class dosen´t seem that fun.... Better be playing sniper!

[idleist]

Great videos. I'll be playing SWTOR, and I plan on getting into PVP more. I've played other MMOs, but I've never really been a PVP player. However, I've enjoyed the SWTOR Warzones during the weekend beta, but I have so much to learn. Your calm and concise commentary really illuminates many aspects of PVP that I've been ignorant about. It feels like I'm learning a lot simply by watching your videos. Keep up the great work!

[doe791]

As I understand it you can't dual spec in SWTOR? Once you choose your advanced class you can't switch back?

I wanted to play a tank Trooper (Vanguard) for PvE and switch to Commando in PvP. Oh well...

[taugrimtaugrim]

@doe791 correct. The class mechanics between two Advanced Classes that share the same base class are different enough that they really are two different classes.

[xhazerdusx]

how do you acquire new targets so fast? do you tab target, click, or some keybind i dont know about?

[taugrimtaugrim]

@xhazerdusx tab target. Sometimes click on target. Just depends on situation.

[slimzaney]

Haha, you can hear Larry in the background calling for your heals!

[taugrimtaugrim]

@slimzaney Larry rocks :)

[Getadogupyaa]

This was a fucking FANTASTIC video. Thank you for not throwing any spoilers in and actually explaining things in a non-tedious fashion.

[sebestans]

alot of running away

[taugrimtaugrim]

@sebestans would you suggest as a RDPS facetanking opponents who are MDPS?

[sebestans]

@taugrimtaugrim that would be your suggestion as you have typed it... I dont sit in one place very long I dont attempt to exploit the hazzards to get more kills (as if I was an inq for ex. id be up behind you and kb you into them) most huttballs I see half the opp team sitting up top the catwalks raining down on anyone near the center and being all bunched up as they were a solo have little luck vs that sit. trooper is however imo easiest repub class to play..curious to see u play scoundrel

[Nikedawg]

As someone who is planning on playing a Trooper healer on launch, this is awesome :) Thank you.

[AGuyWithFace]

I enjoy how you point out the non-linearity of ammo regen, since most players I've seen tend to ignore/not notice that. I also see them spam their abilities until they have no ammo left, which minimizes their regen. A good Trooper will HAVE to use Hammer Shot every once in a while to keep their ammo high. Maximum ammo regen = more abilities.

[taugrimtaugrim]

@AGuyWithFace Exactly re: Hammer Shot.

I love the non-linear regen, it adds another level of skill / complexity to gameplay. This isn't a game where you can brainlessly spam cast spells. You have to interleave your mana-free abilities and be smart about popping the 2-min emergency regen cooldown.

[ubernocrono]

I was watching your stream on Twitch a few days ago, like the fact that you communicate with your audience without being a jerk and you seem to enjoy giving out info. Good job and thanks for the stream and videos

[connman1991]

Now i see you doing damage but mostly cc/healing is this how the healing classes play in pvp? or will they be able to handle themselfs with damage?

[taugrimtaugrim]

@connman1991 the healing classes in this game have functional damage, which is very different from some other games where healbots hit like noodles. When playing Combat Medic I do a mix of healing and damage, depending on the situation.

[justinotherpeterson]

this was a great video, i plan on being a combat medic spec at launch and doing pvp and this guide was awesome!

[chaosengineer84]

i played the trooper to only lvl 16 and loved every moment of it from questing to pvp combat... and also rolled the commando/healer spec ^_^ loads of fun even healed a few dungeons (not sure what they call them in swtor yet).

[jleack]

LOVE IT! Thanks for this video.

[Maddo03]

If you win MVP in pvp do you get any rewards?

[taugrimtaugrim]

@Maddo03 yes you get more PVP currency reward

[Pazinata]

Very nice. I'd love to see the other healing classes done as well :D

[John9rr]

Nice guide you made up there. I think you're the only one who uploaded interesting guide on SWTOR classes.

Good luck with your channel !

[RaffyGaming]

Fantastic video, very helpful!

[Troubleshooter11]

Seeing the healing beam cannon made me want to say: MEDIC IS VERRY GUD! HEAVY LIKE HERR DOCTOR! WHERE SANDVICH?

[Musedrummer00]

Thanky uo for an awesome video. Can't wait for SW:TOR beta to start! :)

[MoogatoMac]

you're really good man nice vid.

[XxOmnicidexX]

cant wait for this game to come out. ive already preordered it and tested it, and look forward to playing the beta again this weekend.

[terracearts]

Also thanks for the video

[terracearts]

Note to any Bounty Hunters watching, this is very similar to the Mercenary class. So if you want to watch how they play out, you can watch this and get good information.

[taugrimtaugrim]

@terracearts exactly. BioWare made the great decision to have the classes be mirrors across the factions

[terracearts]

@taugrimtaugrim mhm, helps greatly with game balance and the classes still have plenty of flavor which is good :]

[OrichalkosTV]

I really enjoyed your video as I'm working towards maining a Healing Commando

hopefully we can see another video of yours with Higher lvl tatics with skills and such

[Bonkbonk100]

Great commentary and good player aswell! Hope to see some more trooper videos from you, since I plan to play that class on release!

[errVICIOUS]

Nuuu republic side taugrim? Dang.... was hoping for some epic bountyhunter guides.

[taugrimtaugrim]

@errVICIOUS BH / Trooper are mirrors, you can easily apply the tactics I discuss in any Commando video if you choose Merc as your AC.

[aceofspadez619]

Awesome vid as always Taugrim. You are a gentlemen and a scholar. Your vids are accessible to the experienced as well as the newbie, such as myself. I'm looking forward to playing a Trooper Vanguard (Tank). I liked how you overall showed how a Trooper can hold it's own (with smart gameplay) against Sith Warrior/Inquisitor. Being able to actually "tank" in PvP sounds cool. Not experienced, just my personality type, i guess. When you level a tank, do you focus on DPS gear/build or 'tank' PvE?

[taugrimtaugrim]

@aceofspadez619 Thanks!

In terms of gearing when I level a tank, if I am doing instancing (flashpoints) I will pick up tanking gear to make things easier for the healer. While solo questing or in PVP I take whatever gear has the best stats, and typically favor DPS gear. In most games, the PVE gear isn't good for PVP.

[aceofspadez619]

@taugrimtaugrim Thanks for the quick response!

In terms of solo questing, that seems to be the case with all the major MMOs in order to level a tank (i.e. go '2 handed weapon' and kill as much as possible as fast as possible). Tough sledding when you are not a DPS class/spec that wants to do PvE.

Your site mentioned "PvP tanking" will be a reality in this game with Guard and Taunt abilities and Defense points. If i'm not there to do damage, my "tank gear" should help me right?

[taugrimtaugrim]

@aceofspadez619 In most games, the PVE tanking gear doesn't work well in PVP, because the avoidance / mitigation mechanics for PVE boss fights is different from PVP mechanics, where you deal with CCs, damage of various types, etc.

That's all I can say atm.

[Suekooo]

hey I got a question can u use hammer shot to heal yourself too ??

[taugrimtaugrim]

@Suekooo no, and it's a good thing Commando can't, it would be OP.

[omniblast]

Thanks for such a great video with very informative walk through. Unlike some of the other videos out there, this one was very well done in terms of abilities, demonstration of abilities as well as a good player.

[adamchattaway]

what doe she say at the end ? voted for this player an drecieved what ? mpv votes wtf is that ???

[taugrimtaugrim]

@adamchattaway MVP = Most Valuable Player.

MVP vote recipients get extra PVP currency.

[zuuley]

Awesome video, great voice for the great commentary. Keep up the good work mate :)

[chomag725]

Loool, checkout the idiots dps-ing the flag carrier while he's getting heals and totally ignore the healer.

[Cjack500]

Yes! Team Fortress style healing gun? I'm in!

[stavidzzz]

I was a big fan of the medic and commando in SWG so for me its kinda mix of the both, so this is the class that i think ill be going for

[Derpyderperson89]

Please for the love of god, make more of these!

[taugrimtaugrim]

@Derpyderperson89 my first Sentinel video is up btw. Click on the video annotation to see it

[jmw058]

most informative swtor class-based vid ive found so far! Keep em comming!

[suppenhaus]

I really liked your commentary. Nice Video!

[imstillwaitin]

Quick Question: Why no helmet? Can you just not find one? Choice? or Do you have to be a specific level? I really want a helmet on mine.

[taugrimtaugrim]

@imstillwaitin I disable the helm in every game

[imstillwaitin]

@taugrimtaugrim any reason?

[Saure001]

Kinda off topic, but im interested to hear ur opinion on something.

What do u think about the pvp system in GW2? For example the fact that u can kinda combine spells? =)

Great video again Taugrim!

[taugrimtaugrim]

@Saure001 I dunno, never played GW2.

[BleakCabaler]

Also why is your Reactive Shield blue when on other video I've seen with a Trooper he had an orange one? Is this AC dependant?

[BleakCabaler]

Is Concussive Charge a Commando skill only?

[taugrimtaugrim]

@BleakCabaler Trooper Commando and Bounty Hunter Mercenary are mirror classes. Sorceror / Sage has a similar PBAoE as well

[DSAlgor]

Awesome commentary and display of the class, very positive attitude. Double thumbs up!

[cheesy999260]

What is the CD on concussive charge?

[taugrimtaugrim]

@cheesy999260 30 sec

[silverskyline99]

I really liked how you explained what you're doing and what your skills do. It's also pretty rare to find a good quality video that doesn't have some stupid music playing over the top or a silly voice talking about how much the class or the player owns. You're commentary is really clear and this is just an excellent class video really, I hope you find some time to do some more for SWTOR.

[yotstew]

well, I'm def. playing combat medic now.... :]

[Ioulum]

Great video Ed.

AHHH I cant decide what char I gonna play.

[preatorsol2]

Sweet video thanks!

[aBeatsteak]

Thanks for uploading!

[The111DooD]

Would love to see you playing a Sith Marauder/whatever the Jedi dual wield equivalent is.

[taugrimtaugrim]

@The111DooD that is what I'm playing next this weekend

[The111DooD]

@taugrimtaugrim Awesome. I'm in the weekend testing too so I'll probably be playing a Sith Marauder

[itokio1337]

Excellent video. I saw the AOE abilities you used that have a CD but i was wondering if you get any spammable AOE attacks?