This file details some considerations to make for an HK-47 build, and may eventually contain a few HK-47 builds from different playthroughs. We'll see how far I take it.
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HK-47 starts as and remains a Combat Droid. He can't equip melee weapons. People seem to use a mix of blasters, blaster rifles, and heavy weapons with him. However, he has a very limited number of selected feats, which makes customization difficult.
He comes with decent DEX (16) and STR (16, but it does you no good), but unimpressive CON (10) (which would have been nice, sigh).
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Notes:
- Dialog tree
- Obtained after you find his missing parts (Repair skill not required)
- Has a big solo section (if using TSLRCM)
- Can give you various bonuses via dialog
- Influence gained/lost via dialog and actions when he is in your party (mostly actions)
- Influence locations (for gaining):
- Almost anywhere
- Ebon Hawk
- The first time you talk to him and end the conversation he stops you. Tell him the next person who stops you from leaving a conversation is going to die.
- Dantooine
- Talk to the mechanic with a lightsaber equipped. He freaks out. Murder him.
- After finding Vrook in cave and leaving cave, listen to then decline Azkul's offer, then say "Die mercenary scum! (this loses influence with Kreia)
- Show compassion on Akkerre about the hydrospanner you find (probably a glitch, his dialog is critical but you get a gain. Wonder if it is fixed in the latest TSLRCM, someone else says killing Akkere gains influence)
- Duxn
- Mandalorian with detonator: blow him up. Two influence gains possible here.
- When Kelborn invites you to hunt the scouts, say "Enough talking. It's time to kill"
- Onderon
- Force Persuade the guard to let you into the city, then say "It's inside a city HK, otherwise..." (requires Force Persuade)
- When meeting with Kavar is raided, tell him he can kill anyone he likes
- The second time you enter the crowd, support Vaklu and the riot
- Telos (late game, when under attack)
- Goad wounded soldier to attack you, then kill him
- Influence locations (for losing, as trying to minimize HK-47 influence is common for Light Siders):
- Dantooine
- When offered 5000 credits for the atomospheric sensors, decline
- Be compassionate to Akkere after finding the hydrospanner
- Nar Shaddaa
- Thugs threatening man in central area. Give thugs credits and tell man he can go. Don't have to give full credits, even the Awareness line that lets you give only 100 credits suffices.
- Healing the sick man in the Refugee Sector
- I've heard that reuniting Lootra with his wife works, but haven't confirmed that
- I've heard that persuading Saquesh to accept credits (any amount less than 1000) for Adene's release works, but haven't confirmed that
- Onderon
- Force Persuade the guard to let you into the city, then say "Power must be used responsibly. I couldn't risk answering his questions." (requires Force Persuade)
- When meeting with Kavar is raided, tell HK-47 not to throw grenades
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HK-47's progression details per level (g = granted, s = selected)
| Character Level |
Class Level |
Attributes |
Skills |
Feats |
Force Powers |
| 6 |
Combat Droid 6 |
STR: 16 (+3)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 10 (+0)
INT: 14 (+2)
CON: 10 (+0)
DEX: 16 (+3)
|
16 points
Persuade +0 (0)
Computer use +0 (0)
Stealth N/A
Awareness +5 (5)
Repair +6 (6)
Security +0 (0)
Treat Injury N/A
Demolitions +5 (5) |
Power Blast (g)
Droid Upgrade Class I (g)
Logic Upgrade
Toughness
Assassin Protocols |
|
| 7 |
Combat Droid 7 |
|
3 points
? |
Droid Upgrade Class 2 (g) |
|
| 8 |
Combat Droid 8 |
DEX +1, 17 (+3) |
3 points
? |
|
|
| 9 |
Combat Droid 9 |
|
3 points
? |
Improved Power Blast (s) |
|
| 10 |
Combat Droid 10 |
|
3 points
? |
|
|
| 11 |
Combat Droid 11 |
|
3 points
? |
Modified Assassin Protocols (g)
Master Power Blast (s) |
|
| 12 |
Combat Droid 12 |
DEX +1, 18 (+4) |
3 points
? |
Weapon Specialization: Blaster Rifle (s) |
|
| 13 |
Combat Droid 13 |
|
3 points
? |
Droid Upgrade Class 3 (g) |
|
| 14 |
Combat Droid 14 |
|
3 points
? |
|
|
| 15 |
Combat Droid 15 |
|
3 points
? |
Weapon Focus: Blaster Rifle (s) |
|
| 16 |
Combat Droid 16 |
DEX +1, 19 (+4) |
3 points
? |
|
|
| 17 |
Combat Droid 17 |
|
3 points
? |
Integrated Assassin Protocols (g) |
|
| 18 |
Combat Droid 18 |
|
3 points
? |
Precise Shot I (s) |
|
| 19 |
Combat Droid 19 |
|
3 points
? |
|
|
| 20 |
Combat Droid 20 |
DEX +1, 20 (+5) |
3 points
? |
|
|
| 21 |
Combat Droid 21 |
|
3 points
? |
|
|
| 22 |
Combat Droid 22 |
|
3 points
? |
|
|
| 23 |
Combat Droid 23 |
|
3 points
? |
|
|
| 24 |
Combat Droid 24 |
DEX +1, 21 (+5) |
3 points
? |
|
|
| 25 |
Combat Droid 25 |
|
3 points
? |
|
|
| 26 |
Combat Droid 26 |
|
3 points
? |
|
|
| 27 |
Combat Droid 27 |
|
3 points
? |
|
|
| 28 |
Combat Droid 28 |
DEX +1, 22 (+6) |
3 points
? |
|
|
| 29 |
Combat Droid 29 |
|
3 points
? |
|
|
| 30 |
Combat Droid 30 |
|
3 points
? |
|
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Additional selected feats are available after those shown, but I was lazy and didn't record which levels they occur at. I used them to take the Toughness line and the Precise Shot line.
This is a basic Blaster Rifle build. It prioritizes damage output. This build plus a fully upgradable blaster rifle with the best crafted upgrades in the game got me through the TSLRCM HK-50 Droid Factory without much trouble.
HK-47 should take at least 10 Security (15 on Hard) for the Droid Factory, because he will be solo for that.
Alternatively, he could dual-wield blaster pistols and take the Rapid Shot line (for more opportunities to hit), but between Two-Weapon Fighting and not getting the first Rapid Shot feat for free, that'd mean less of the Precise Shot line. This would probably be the best option for steady damage output, but might result in fewer big damange numbers, and big numbers are fun.
The Sniper Shot line plus a Keen weapon (whether pistols or rifle) might also be a reasonable choice for potentially higher but somewhat less reliable damage. As a companion, that'd pair well with party members with Sneak Attack, because Sniper Shot has a chance to stun (not a big chance, so couldn't rely on it, but it'd be fun when it happened).
Close Combat would be another useful feat, although for the Droid Factory it makes less difference, because enemies tend to be at distance.