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Sorry if this has been beaten to death....

I haven't played in about 6 months I decide to give episode 3 a try I log in and Bam I can't even kill 1 mob in a mission. Can't use my modified republic blaster anymore, got all sorts of hinderances. So here is my question Can anyone please give me some suggestions as to which armor and weapon I should be using?

Novice Pistoleer

Brawler 4000

Marksman 0404

Smuggler 1414

Any help would be greatly appreciated