Class Conversions

*Reference Book: Star Wars Saga Edition Web Enhancements (Saga Edition Conversion Guide)*

Heroic Classes and Prestige Classes are substantially changed from their previous versions. Instead of having predetermined class features that are granted at particular levels, Heroic Classes and Prestige Classes in Saga Edition have "Talents" that can potentially be selected in any order. This maximizes the degree of customization possible in the new rules, but it makes converting an old character somewhat tricky.

Keep in mind that some classes have been merged with others, and each class is meant to be very flexible in its scope. Don't get caught up on the name of a class; instead, focus on its functionality and role. For example, an Officer, Business Executive, or Professor might all be members of the Noble Heroic Class despite having no aristocratic background. They are logical members of that class because of their leadership skills and education.

### Other Prestige Classes

To convert other Prestige Classes to the Saga Edition rules, use existing Prestige Classes as a starting point for a comparison. A few specific suggestions are outlined below.

**Requirements:** Convert Skill Rank requirements to being Trained in the equivalent Skill, and add a "Minimum Character Level" requirement equal to (Required Skill Ranks) - 3. For other requirements, look for an equivalent Talent, Feat, or class feature.

**Hit Points:** Prestige Classes should grant the same number of Hit Points at each level as their old versions granted in Vitality Points.

**Starting Feats:** Prestige Classes should not have Starting Feats in the new rules.

**Defense Bonuses:** To figure out a Prestige Class's class Defense Bonuses, look at the previous progression of Fortitude, Reflex, and Will saving throws to determine if they are "High" (starting at +2), "Medium" (starting at +1), or "Low" (starting at +0). Generally, a high bonus should be +4 in the new rules, a medium bonus should be +2, and a low bonus should be +0. For example, a Prestige Class with a good Fortitude save and a medium Reflex save should have class Defense Bonuses of +4 Fortitude Defense and +2 Reflex Defense.

The total of all class Defense Bonuses should be +6 for most Prestige Classes. If you went over this amount, reduce class Defense Bonuses (starting with the lowest) until you reach the right amount. For example, if a class had two high and one medium saving throw, this would be +4, +4, and +2- four points too many. Reducing the lowest class bonus first, we're left with +4 and +4 in the highest two- still two points too many. Removing points from them equally yields +3 and +3- a total of six points.

**Class Features:** Most Class Features can be left intact or used with slight adjustments. Note that the new rules generally avoid giving a bonus to skill checks. Instead, consider abilities that reduce penalties, allow rerolls, or allow the character to Take 10 even under stress. As always, look for an existing Talent or class feature in the Saga Edition rules that is close to the previous class feature.

### Heroic and Prestige Class Conversions

The following are simple analogs for Class Conversions.

### Class Feature Conversions

The following are simple analogs for Class Features.