Dustin "Thee Leprechaun" L

Discover hidden details and helpful tips for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, including Pazaak cards, unique NPC interactions, and powerful lightsaber crystals from Yavin Station.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and came across some notes about Dustin "Thee Leprechaun" L? This isn't a full walkthrough, but more like some extra tidbits and observations that can really enhance your playthrough, especially if you're looking for those little things that make the game even richer. Think of this as a friendly chat about some cool stuff you might have missed or some alternative ways to approach things.

First off, a quick note on playstyle: the original guide sometimes assumes you're playing as a Jedi Guardian, focusing on melee attacks and conserving Force Points (FP). If you're playing as a Jedi Consular, like many players do, you'll find yourself relying much more on Force powers – often 90% of the time after becoming a Jedi! So, don't worry too much if the advice about conserving FP or using specific melee moves doesn't quite fit your character; your Force powers are your main weapon.

Pazaak Cards on Manaan

If you're into the Pazaak card game, there's a helpful NPC on Manaan. Head to the East Central area, near Hulas. You'll find a guy called a "Shady Rodian." This merchant has a good selection of Pazaak cards, including some useful +/- cards that can really swing a game in your favor. Definitely worth checking out if you want to master Pazaak!

Dak Vesser Encounter on Korriban

This is a neat little bit of world-building and character interaction. On Korriban, in the Valley of the Dark Lords, you'll meet an archeologist named "Dak Vesser." If you have Juhani in your party when you first speak with him, they'll recognize each other from their time at the academy on Dantooine. Dak apparently joined the Sith, and there's a bit of tension between them. After this initial meeting, you can find Dak again in the cantina, where Yuthura Ban used to be. You have a choice here: you can talk to him and potentially fight him for Dark Side Points (DSP), or just leave him be. If you do defeat him, he drops some loot, including an Eralam Crystal, which is a pretty decent lightsaber crystal.

Finding Dak is pretty straightforward. As you enter the large open area in the Valley of the Dark Lords, look for a big archway guarded by two Sith. Dak will be just past this archway on your left, usually inspecting a rock.

Yavin Station DLC - Powerful Crystals and Gear

The Yavin Station, while technically DLC, offers some really valuable items if you can afford them. It's best to visit here after you've completed about four planets, around the time you're supposed to head to the Star Forge. When you first arrive, you'll see a Rodian merchant being hassled by some Trandosians who want access to his special inventory. Intervene and tell the Trandosians to leave.

After this, head back to your ship and then return to the station. This time, when you get near the Rodian, the Trandosians will reappear for a fight. It can be a bit tough due to the numbers, but once you thin them out, it gets easier. After you defeat them, the Rodian will grant you access to his exclusive stock.

Here's the real prize: two very powerful and rare lightsaber crystals. One costs 25,000 credits, and the other is 20,000 credits. If you have the credits, they're highly recommended! They offer unique colors (teal and orange – go Dolphins fans!) and provide a nice boost to your other crystal stats. There's also a really nice heavy weapon for Canderous that's worth considering, especially if you're playing an evil character and plan to have him with you for the Star Forge.

One last tip about this Rodian: it seems he might offer better credit prices for items you sell compared to other merchants in the game.