SW Saga Edition Thread 2: The Sith Lords

[Echobeats]

Generally, yeah. "Half decent" at ranged combat in SWSE really just requires a decent Dex score and two Feats, Point Blank Shot and Precise Shot (and PBS only because it's the prereq for PS). To be "half decent" in melee combat you'll want a decent Str, then you'll probably burn a Feat for WP: Advanced Melee Weapons and perhaps another for either Power Attack or Weapon Finesse. If you've got your heart set on dual-wielding, you'll want all 3 Dual Weapon Mastery Feats as well - and you might also want to look at the Master Privateer PrC's "Privateer" Talent tree on p52 of the Force Unleashed CG.

Also, nice username.

If you have Weapon Finesse, then as long as you are wielding a light melee weapon or lightsaber, your Str doesn't matter all that much, as your melee attacks will be Dex-based. The only prereq is BAB +1, so if you start as a Jedi or Soldier you can take it at 1st level.