Companions are NPCs that accompany players during gameplay, the first being acquired while on the player's starting planet. Each class can unlock five unique companions over the course of the game in addition to a generic ship droid companion and two bonus companions which can be unlocked through missions. Companions provide commentary, combat support depending on their specialization, and perform Crew Skills. Players gain influence faster or slower with them depending on conversation choices and by giving gifts. Some companions are romance options. To speak with a companion in private and accomplish their individual missions, simply take them to a cantina or starship.
Companion list[]
Class/faction companions[]
During the original class storylines, each class will progressively unlock five story companions and one ship droid companion. Each of these story companions will have their own individual storylines that players can choose to explore through conversations. As their backgrounds are explored, players will learn more about where they came from, meet their own friends and family, and even battle together against their own personal enemies.
There are also a few special companions to unlock through various missions and rewards.
| Faction | Class | Companion | Romanced By | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galactic Republic |
 Jedi Knight |
T7-O1 | Story unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire | |
| Kira Carsen | Jedi Knight only. | Story unlock in Onslaught - Same gender romance unlocked then. | ||
| Doc | Jedi Knight Female only. | Alliance alert unlock in Onslaught - Jedi Knight only. | ||
| Sergeant Rusk | ||||
| Lord Scourge | Jedi Knight only. | Story unlock in Onslaught - Same gender romance unlocked then. | ||
 Jedi Consular
|
Qyzen Fess | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | ||
| Tharan Cedrax | ||||
| Zenith | ||||
| Lieutenant Iresso | Jedi Consular Female only. | |||
| Nadia Grell | Jedi Consular only. | Alliance alert unlock in Onslaught - Same gender romance unlocked post-Ossus. | ||
 Trooper
|
Aric Jorgan | Trooper Female only. | Story unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |
| Elara Dorne | Trooper Male only. | Story unlock in Knights of the Eternal Throne (must side with the Republic on Iokath.) | ||
| M1-4X | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire (Republic only, must have at least Valor rank 20 unless Trooper.) | |||
| Tanno Vik | ||||
| Yuun | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |||
 Smuggler
|
Corso Riggs | Smuggler Female only. | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire (Smuggler only.) | |
| Bowdaar | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |||
| Risha | Smuggler Male only. | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire (Smuggler only.) | ||
| Akaavi Spar | Smuggler Male only. | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire (Bounty Hunter and Smuggler only.) | ||
| Guss Tuno | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |||
| All Republic classes | C2-N2 | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | ||
 Sith Empire |
 Sith Warrior |
Vette | Sith Warrior Male only. | Story unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. |
| Malavai Quinn | Sith Warrior Female only. | Story unlock in Knights of the Eternal Throne (must side with the Empire on Iokath unless Sith Warrior). | ||
| Jaesa Willsaam | Sith Warrior only. | Alliance alert unlock in Onslaught - Same gender romance unlocked post-Onslaught. | ||
| Lieutenant Pierce | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire (Empire only, must have at least Valor rank 20 unless Sith Warrior.) | |||
| Broonmark | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |||
 Sith Inquisitor
|
Khem Val | Sith Inquisitor only. | Alliance alert unlock in Onslaught - Romance unlocked post-Ossus. | |
| Andronikos Revel | Sith Inquisitor Female only. | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | ||
| Ashara Zavros | Sith Inquisitor Male only. | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | ||
| Talos Drellik | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |||
| Xalek | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |||
 Imperial Agent
|
Kaliyo | Imperial Agent Male only. | Story unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |
| Vector | Imperial Agent Female only. | |||
| Doctor Lokin | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |||
| Ensign Temple | Imperial Agent Male only. | Story unlock in Knights of the Eternal Throne. | ||
| SCORPIO | Story unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |||
 Bounty Hunter
|
Mako | Bounty Hunter Male only. | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire (Bounty Hunter and Smuggler only.) | |
| Gault | Story unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |||
| Torian Cadera | Bounty Hunter Female only. | Story unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | ||
| Blizz | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |||
| Skadge | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | |||
| All Imperial classes | 2V-R8 | Alliance alert unlock in Knights of the Fallen Empire. | ||
| Both |
All classes | HK-51 | ||
| Treek |
Companion roles and buffs[]
At game launch, each companion has a set role, being either a damager, healer or tank. Completing all companion quests for each companion increases Heroic Moment duration by 12 seconds, reduces cooldown by 1 minute and grants a +10 Presence stat bonus. Depending on the companion's original role, the player also receives a buff for a certain stat:
- Melee Damage: Critical damage
- Ranged Damage: Critical hit chance
- Melee Tank: Accuracy
- Ranged Tank: Max health
- Healer: Healing received
In Game Update 4.0.0, more flexibility was added to the companion system by allowing companions to choose any role depending on the player's needs.
Alliance companions[]
Starting in Knights of the Fallen Empire, there are several new companions available to players as well as returning companions, some of which were formerly exclusive to specific classes or factions.
| Companion | Source | Romanced By | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darth Marr | Story | Temporary | |
| Lana Beniko | Story | All. | |
| Theron Shan | Story | All. | |
| HK-55 | Story | Temporary/subscriber reward/Cartel Market Purchase | |
| Koth Vortena | Story | All. | |
| Senya Tirall | Story | ||
| Arcann | Story | All. | Must spare Senya in KOTET Chapter 1 |
| Empress Acina | Story | Temporary | |
| Darth Malgus | Story | Onslaught - Empire only/temporary | |
| Major Anri | Story | Onslaught - Empire only/temporary | |
| Shae Vizla | Alliance alert | Temporary/subscriber reward (subscribed by October 25th, 2016) | |
| Ak'ghal Usar | Alliance alert | ||
| "Deadeye" Leyta | Star Fortress | ||
| Choza Raabat | Star Fortress | ||
| Hemdil Tre | Star Fortress | ||
| K'krohl | Star Fortress | ||
| Rokuss | Star Fortress | ||
| Veeroa Denz | Star Fortress | Nar Shaddaa | |
| Nico Okarr | Special | Subscribed by July 31st, 2015 | |
| Master Ranos | Special | Light vs. Dark | |
| Darth Hexid | Special | Achievement | |
| Paxton Rall | Special | Subscriber during December 2018 | |
| Revan | Story | Echoes of Oblivion - Temporary | |
| Satele Shan | Story | Echoes of Oblivion - Temporary | |
| Rass Ordo | Flashpoint | Spirit of Vengeance - Temporary |
Nico Okarr, Shae Vizla, Master Ranos and Paxton Rall have since been re-introduced into the game with the introduction of Galactic Seasons, and can now be bought from Jaleit Nall with 5 Galactic Season Tokens each.
Galactic Starfighter companions[]
See here for companions in Galactic Starfighter.
Cartel Market companions[]
The Cartel Market allows players to acquire additional companions. There are two types of companions that can join players in battle: creatures and droids.
| Creatures | Droids |
|---|---|
|
|
Nar Shaddaa Nightlife[]
| Creatures |
|---|
| Gamorrean Guard |
| Phrojo Nuray |
Galactic Seasons companions[]
These companions were available for recruitment during the season they were featured, and were retired after the season ended.
| Companion | Season |
|---|---|
| Altuur zok Adon | 1 |
| Fen Zeil | 2 |
| PH4-LNX | 3 |
| Amity | 4 |
Companion customization[]
Players can customize the look of their companions, including armor, weapons, and physical appearance. Equipment has no effect on a companion's attributes and companions can only equip the type of equipment they are skilled in. To change a companion's equipment, open the Character Sheet in-game and click on the Companion tab. Players can then drag and drop any equipment from their inventory into the appropriate slot.
Companion vendors are scattered throughout the galaxy and will have tokens that will change the physical appearance of certain companions. These changes could be different paint jobs for droids or even changing the race and hairstyle of humanoid companions.
Companion gifts[]
Players can give their companions gifts, which will improve the player's influence with their companion. This in turn gives companions bonuses to combat, mission time, and mission critical. Each companion has gift preferences, which are detailed on the gifts page.