Three Jedi and a Trooper walk into a Flashpoint…
As Republic players complete their Origin World experience and head off-planet they are presented with their first Flashpoint run – The Esseles. Players can choose to skip this content and move on to Coruscant but we highly recommend hitting this instance/dungeon. The entire experience is damn fun, focuses on a story involving a Twi’lek Ambassador and finishes with a challenging boss battle against an evil foe.
And, of course, you won’t want to miss out on scooping up some lovely blue loots. Dive into the massive screenshot gallery below for a large taste of what to expect in The Esseles. The shots were grabbed by me (Jedi Guardian) as Jeff Hollis (Trooper Vanguard), and Zach and Alan (Sage & Shadow) from Mos Eisley Radio ran the Flashpoint at the recent Fan Site Summit at BioWare Austin.
Technically, I should point out that Jeff and I first tried to run The Esseles on our own, with Companions. The Eisley crew joined us a bit later in. The Jedi Guardian feels quite formidable but I still managed to die a few times. A challenge awaits even in your first Flashpoint. A full group and a player with a heal or two is recommended if you plan on clearing the place.
*Disclaimers/Spoiler Alert!: All stats shown are subject to change (and probably already have). If you do not wish to see a few minor plot points, Jedi Guardian training experiences and boss names and images – avoid this gallery.*
Jeff and I can't resist a bit of /dance
Training up as a Guardian before the run in Carrick Station, Republic Fleet
Time to tank
The Tree of Life. So much potential...
My Guardian doesn't need eyes to see the Force
And we're underway. Take that, Rewired Power Droid!
First officer Haken gets us up to date
Jeff looks rather sexy here
Those Jedi. Always showing off.
First Esseles bossman - Lieutenant Isric. This guy gave us a hard time at first. Watch the adds.
I wasn't kidding
Wounded officers looking for a helping hand
No, it's not a trap. This Mon Cal leader is quite helpful (and voiced by Tom Kane).
Meeting up with the Twi'lek Ambassador
That's a lot of green popsicles
Will you save the engineers or walk a darker path?
Another Drone is turned to scrap
Multiplayer conversations are quite fun. Who will win the chat dice toss?
You'll fight many Mandalorian Commandos
There's no going back that way
Time to confront the tough-as-nails boss - Ironfist
Ironfist has knockback and launches missiles. Beware.
The beauty of Force Leap. This skill never gets old.
Loot time. There's a nice pair of boots.
Jedi Guardian Character Tab with new boots equipped
Level 10 Guardian 'Money Shot'
Next mini-boss - the towering ISS-7 Guardian Battledroid
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Onto the next mini-boss droid and my Guardian has fallen
Ding! I rushed back just in time to help with a victory and leveled up to 11.
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Vokk. Who?
Vokk's guardians lend him assistance
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Ride the lightning!
The calm after the storm
Making the jump
Mission Complete! Exp, Social, Light/Dark, Affection and Commendation rewards listed.
I guess I ninja'd , um, won the roll for this awesome Consular robe but it was still a nice upgrade. Good times.
Linked Gallery:
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- Jeff and I can’t resist a bit of /dance
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- Training up as a Guardian before the run in Carrick Station, Republic Fleet
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- Time to tank
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- The Tree of Life. So much potential…
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- My Guardian doesn’t need eyes to see the Force
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- And we’re underway. Take that, Rewired Power Droid!
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- First officer Haken gets us up to date
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- Jeff looks rather sexy here
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- Those Jedi. Always showing off.
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- First Esseles bossman – Lieutenant Isric. This guy gave us a hard time at first. Watch the adds.
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- I wasn’t kidding
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- Wounded officers looking for a helping hand
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- No, it’s not a trap. This Mon Cal leader is quite helpful (and voiced by Tom Kane).
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- Meeting up with the Twi’lek Ambassador
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- That’s a lot of green popsicles
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- Will you save the engineers or walk a darker path?
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- Another Drone is turned to scrap
-
- Multiplayer conversations are quite fun. Who will win the chat dice toss?
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- You’ll fight many Mandalorian Commandos
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- There’s no going back that way
-
- Time to confront the tough-as-nails boss – Ironfist
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- Ironfist has knockback and launches missiles. Beware.
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- The beauty of Force Leap. This skill never gets old.
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- Loot time. There’s a nice pair of boots.
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- Jedi Guardian Character Tab with new boots equipped
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- Level 10 Guardian ‘Money Shot’
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- Next boss – the towering ISS-7 Guardian Battledroid
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- Onto the next mini-boss droid and my Guardian has fallen
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- Ding! I rushed back just in time to help with a victory and leveled up to 11.
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- Vokk. Who?
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- Vokk’s guardians lend him assistance
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- Ride the lightning!
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- The calm after the storm
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- Making the jump
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- Mission Complete! Exp, Social, Light/Dark, Affection and Commendation rewards listed.
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- I guess I ninja’d , um, won the roll for this awesome Consular robe but it was still a nice upgrade. Good times.
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I solo’d Esseles with my level 12 Medic Commando yesterday lol
Black Talong & Esseles are now 2 player level 10 flashpoints. But level 12 healer + companion seems to work.
And it’s a relief. Since it was hard to find 4 ppl at level 10 to do the damned flash before, even in beta weekends, you would need a healer.
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