I just figured I would post a quick guide on how to effectivly powerlevel while the 12x boost is going on since it may not be clear to every player.
What is 12x?
In short, every mission you do that is part of the Class story gives 12 times the normal amount of class experience, and 12 basic commendations. You will be able to level doing only story content.
When does 12x end.
Level 55. You can get 12x XP until level 55.
Does 12x Affect Makeb (Rise of the Hutt Cartel) XP?
Yes. You can start makeb at 47 and I recommend you do so. You will get very good xp from makeb mission.
Makeb is too hard. Can't I keep doing class missions.
Yes you could, but I recommend doing Makeb. Make sure you use the GSI Satellite buffs. They are located near the shuttles on makeb orbital station, and near every flight path.
I have trouble killing silver and gold bordered enemies. I don't get much gear from missions, please help.
Between levels 15 and 25 try to buy Orange colored gear, using commendations, from the vendors in the supply area of your fleet.
After level 25 you can use your comms to buy better Mods, Armoring, and Enhancements to go that same gear.
You can drop mods, armoring, and enhancements right on top of the old ones. Don't have to remove the old ones. This will boost your gear to the appropriate level.
Okay 12x sounds good. How do I do it?
Subscribe for 15$. Then follow this simple guide. It will help you get ahead. Levels are approximate. If you are 1-2 levels ahead of or behind the level range it is fine to continue.
1-14 - Starting Planet
14- 15 - Fleet.
- go train skills.
- go to crew skills and strong holds area.
- Check for the crew skills mission at a terminal in the area.
- Talk to each profession trainer to get a small amount of xp
- Pick 3 crew skills to train
* (Optional) Talk to Strongholds Hologram. Purchase a stronghold and visit it, or visit one purchased on another character. You need to walk around a bit to get credit.
15-25 Class Story missions
- Visit trainers at least every 2 levels to train stronger versions of spells
25 Fleet
- Spend Basic Comms on gear at the vendors in Supplies area.
- Train spells
25-35 Story Missions
35 Fleet
- Get Armorings, Mods, and Enhancments for all gear that will take them. Get barrels for blasters, hilts for lightsabers.
35-47 Story missions. Don't spend anymore basic comms.
47 - 52. Makeb
- Visit your ship. Use the terminal next to the holo projector.
- Take the makeb quest.
- use the GSI Satellite buff to easily finish content.
52 - 53/54
- Finish your class story
54- 56
- Finish makeb story. You stop getting 12x XP at 55.
56-60 Shadows of Revan story. You will get good gear from makeb, and better gear from SoR content. Don't spend anymore basic comms. USE XP BOOSTS. Log out if inactive.
The XP boost items you get from story missions should be used along the way. Make sure you save at least 6 hours worth of XP boosts to finish leveling from 55-60. I always save 6 of the 1 hour boosts.
At 60, finish the Yavin 4 story if you have not.
Then take the mission from your ship's terminal to go to Ziost. Finish the ziost quest line. You receive a basic set of 190 level armor. Fill in remaining slots with 186 gear from the basic comms vendor at fleet. Enjoy your new, or first 60.
I am still having problems killing things.
1. Use a healer companion.
2. Make sure you upgrade your companions gear too.
- Open the character sheet with a companion out (you need to be off your mount)
- Look at the tabs at the bottom where it says companion
- Companions can where regular character gear with the appropriate armor type.
3. Bring a medpac.
4. If all else fails, go to the fleet and spend basic comms on gear upgrades.