Smuggler Question

[jvsizzle]

Is it possible to Smuggle goods that aren't for a quest or off of a body??

[Tommycat]

Not in the current setup. The "Smuggling" system is a rather big bone of contention for the smuggling community. Since nothing is really illegal to posses, there's no duties to be paid, and no check points to be avoided, there is no real smuggling in the game at the moment. The most we have at the moment is the delivery missions and the contraband quests.

 

Spice used to be a big deal, but since we can't craft it it is kinda pointless.

[Caedeus Erkter]

i tried smuggler on TC, most boring prof on SWG but then again that's me

[Tommycat]

Meh I love smuggler. It takes a bit more skill to play it effectively than most profs though. When you get to know it well enough it becomes much easier to find groups to do instances(not to mention it's one of the few professions that almost requires you to group)

[erogroth]

So smuggler is that bad? You have to group? What are the strengths and weakness of the class? I want to know more about it before I invest too much time in it.

[JekRendar]

No, Smuggler does not require a group to be effective (no more than any other profession for that matter). Having said that, Smuggler is not an easy profession. If you want an easy profession, roll a Jedi. If you want a challenge, roll a Smuggler (the least played combat profession).

 

If you want to be an effective Smuggler, you need to do two things. 1. Play to your strengths. Smuggler is a DPS/Crowd Control profession. Don't expect to tank with it. It's possible to tank, sort of, but requires lots of patience and the right buffs. 2. Speaking of buffs, if you want to be an effective Smuggler, you have to know and actively use buffs. A good set of battle or recon armor (assault armor if you're melee) is necessary. When this armor is stacked with your innate armor (available through expertise), you're looking at over 8k defenses, over 11k with an Inspiration.

 

If you want some information of how to be a good Smuggler, visit the Smuggler forums.

 

Yes, Smuggler is a great profession if you want a challenge. If you're willing to work, the profession can be very rewarding. (The secret is Pistol Whip.)