The Best Companions in Knights of the Old Republic 2

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Knights of the Old Republic 2 first hit shelves in 2004, treating Star Wars fans to one of the best RPGs the genre has to offer. With the upcoming release of Knights of the Old Republic 2 on Switch, newcomers may be wondering about who are the stronger choices when it comes to party members.

There are many factors involved in arranging a solid party for Knights of the Old Republic 2, especially when trying to complement the custom player character. A well-rounded party is key, so it's important to keep in mind that certain companions may not be as useful as others in certain compositions. A good party will usually consist of a skill-based character that can unlock containers and hack computers, a force user capable of buffing and healing the party, and a combat-oriented character who deals damage.

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The first character that players encounter is Kreia, who will be an exceptionally useful companion throughout the majority of the game. Kreia plays the role of the cryptic mentor, wisely guiding the player with her insight. Since she is a Force user, the player's first instinct may be to equip her with melee weapons and lightsabers, but she actually works best with a blaster. This allows her to deal damage at range while supporting the party and staying out of harm's way. The Force Deflection power will even allow her to deflect blaster bolts without a lightsaber.

Since Kreia is fixed to a neutral alignment, Charisma doesn't help her as much as other Force users trying to use Dark and Light Side powers. Focusing on improving her Wisdom will grow her pool of Force Points and raise the DC (Difficulty Class) of her Force abilities, making it more likely for abilities like Destroy