What are the most powerful weapons/armor and where to get them?

[Alex Rod]

I've seen weapons cost 5000 to 10000 credits but I'd like to know if they're worth buying. I already have lightsabers and some crystals.

[Chilli]

Best bet is crystals they boost your lightsabre by a fair amount. Im pretty sure iv had like 16-44 damage on a single hilt blade before.. Same with other weapons too the upgradeable ones are the best to get but you need the upgrades. Can't think off the top of my head which ones are the best for this though.

[Traffic Conez]

The best armor is on the starforge. The custom built Jedi/Sith robes which gives you

+5 Defense
+8 Max Dexterity Bonus

Light Side- +2 All saves, +5 wisdom (wisdom is pointless considering it is end-game)
Dark Side- +4 Strength, 1 Regeneration

Seeing however Star Forge armor is very late-game, try and save 15 000 credits for Jurgan Kalta's Power Suit on Korriban...

+10/15 for all enviromental damage resistances (cold, fire, sonic)
+1/3 Defense Bonus
Immunity to mind-affects

[El]

Be sure to visit a certain out of the way space station regularly. The two best lightsaber crystals are available there, among other things. Also, if you win at Pazaak against the guy there enough times, you get a hefty discount on everything.

[BotZero]

Originally posted by El:

Be sure to visit a certain out of the way space station regularly. The two best lightsaber crystals are available there, among other things. Also, if you win at Pazaak against the guy there enough times, you get a hefty discount on everything.

you can also force persuade him to give you a discount

[cerberusiv]

I only ever buy one suit of armour - for my main character - from the aforementioned merchant on a space station.

Most weapons aren't really worth buying, neither is most armour. Some belts, gloves and headgear can be worthwhile. Really it is possible to play a perfectly satisfactory game without buying anything from any of the merchants lists. You will pick up a ton of stuff and sell most of it just to keep your inventory manageable. After you have played through once you'll know better what might be worth getting the next time you play.

Hint: the one item I would always buy is Calrissians utility belt from the store in the Jedi Enclave on Dantooine. It boosts several skills by +3, combined with other items it can significantly boost a character's skills quite early in the game.