As a scoundrel, players can make her sneak attacks particularly powerful, which is great in combination with a character like Jolee who has powerful crowd control. It isn't until she's a higher level, however, that her rightful place in the A-Tier makes itself known. Mission Vao, like Carth, is one of the companions the player gets earliest in the game. Not only that, but Jolee has access to more powers than any other companion - Jedi or otherwise - in the game. In terms of in-game stats, this means he doesn't lose as many force points using certain powers as the player's light side Jedi companions. It's a great idea that breaks out of Star Wars' moral binary, and makes Jolee a far less familiar character-type than some of the others met in the game. As a Gray Jedi, Jolee doesn't follow the light or dark side of the force. However, it is his role as a Gray Jedi that makes him one of KOTOR's best fighters and most interesting characters. Unlike Carth, Jolee isn't available until later in the game. Jolee Bindo strikes a lot of contrasts with Carth, but still manages to be one of the game's best companions. Overall, however, Carth is one of KOTOR's most useful companions, and most compelling characters. It's a shame that a planned segment where a dark side player who romanced Carth could rejoin him at the last minute was cut from the retail release.
Even after the player begins to come into their own, Carth's dual-wielding bonus and high Dex make him a great battle buddy.Ĭarth's tragic backstory and the the length of time he's with the player makes the arc of his relationship with the protagonist particularly satisfying across the game. The early section of the game takes place before the player can rediscover their force powers, making Carth's use as a tank with high accuracy particularly useful at stopping new players getting killed by Sith, gangsters, or Rakghouls. Carth Onansi is the very first full-time companion players get in Knights of the Old Republic, and his availability throughout the game is one of his greatest strengths.