SWBF2 Best Star Cards For Every Hero

Updated:

08 Nov 2022

Heroes (and Villains) are the most powerful reinforcements you can summon to the battlefront, each with its own unique set of abilities. These abilities and the general playstyle of the particular character benefit significantly from using the right Star Cards.

Generally, Heroes and Villains have at least three abilities to dominate their foes and aid their allies. The player can use up to three Star Cards to increase these abilities’ effectiveness or improve the effectiveness of a unit’s damage output, maximum HP, stamina, and other attributes.

This guide will explore the best combinations of cards to use for each character and how to maximize your lethality, robustness, and efficiency as one of the most mighty units on the battlefront.

1.
Yoda (Agility + Jedi Mentor + Feel The Force)

“Do, or do not. There is no try.”

Master Yoda is one of the most iconic Star Wars characters in the entire saga. Known for his short stature and odd speech patterns, he is a great support unit that can inflict a lot of damage on units that get too close.

He is armed with his green lightsaber, as first seen in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and he has three abilities: Unleash, Presence, and Dash Attack. Yoda is available in the Original and Prequel trilogy eras.

Unleash is a Force ability that damages units in a cone in front of Yoda, with the damage and range growing when he blocks enemy fire.

Presence is an ability that benefits Yoda and his immediate teammates by giving them a health boost (+150 for Heroes and +70 for regular reinforcements), and it also breaks Yoda out of any immobilizing effects.

Dash Attack is a powerful, swift attack that can damage enemies through blocks and close gaps in short order.

Star Card Details

Agility

Adds an extra dash attack (from 2 to 3)
Increases dash attack cooldown (25% for tier 1, 20% for tier 2, 15% for tier 3, 10% for tier 4)

Jedi Mentor

Increases damage resistance (5% for tier 1, 6% for tier 2, 7% for tier 3, and 8% for tier 4)

Feel The Force

Increases the bonus health granted (+30 for tier 1, +40 for tier 2, +50 for tier 3, +60 for tier 4)

2.
Chewbacca (Bonus Health + Echoing Roar + Shocked And Vulnerable)

“Rrrraaawrgh!”

Chewbacca is perhaps best known for being Han Solo’s trusty co-pilot. Still, he was also present at the Battle of Kashyyyk in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and the whole Sequel Trilogy, so he is playable in all three eras.

He is armed with his trusty bowcaster and is generally a tanky Hero, great for soaking up damage and defusing volatile situations. He can charge up the shots on his bowcaster to deliver devastating damage. His three abilities include Shock Grenade, Furious Bowcaster, and Charge Slam.

Shock Grenade splits into several smaller projectiles, which then shock their targets - this damages and temporarily stuns them.

Furious Bowcaster allows Chewbacca to fire fully charged shots from his bowcaster for 25 seconds without charging them up.

Charge Slam grants Chewbacca 30% damage resistance and allows him to run towards his enemies and then trigger a slam where he pounds the ground with his fists. This slam damages any units in its area and can knock them off their feet.

Star Card Details

Bonus Health

Increases base health (from 700 to 750 for tier 1, to 775 for tier 2, to 800 for tier 3, and to . Unlike50 for tier 4)

Echoing Roar

Increases the duration of Furious Bowcaster for each kill (+3.75 seconds for tier 1, +5 seconds for tier 2, +7.5 seconds for tier 3, and +10 seconds for tier 4)

Shocked And Vulnerable

Increases the amount of damage that affected units receive while they are shocked (+3% for tier 1, +5% for tier 2, +7% for tier 3, and +9% for tier 4)

3.
Anakin Skywalker (Tenacious + Raw Strength + Attraction)

“This is where the fun begins.”

Anakin Skywalker is one of the most powerful Heroes in the game and in the films. He was famously Obi-Wan Kenobi’s apprentice before being seduced by the Dark Side of The Force and ultimately becoming Darth Vader at the end of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. He is playable only in the Prequel era.

Anakin has his blue lightsaber as his primary weapon. Unlike most of the other Heroes and Villains in the game, he has four abilities: Passionate Strike, Heroic Might, Pulls Dominance, and Retribution.

Passionate Strike unleashes a powerful attack on Anakin’s enemies that breaks blocks with the first swing and deals a lot of damage with the second swing. The first swing inflicts 70 damage to regular units and 40 to Heroes, while the follow-up delivers an additional 180 damage to regular units and 130 to Heroes.

Heroic Might grants Anakin 90% damage reduction while he holds it in, and the more damage he takes, the higher the range of the ability. When he releases it, he damages normal units with 100 damage and Heroes with 90 damage within a 10-20 meter radius around him.

Pull Dominance allows Anakin to pull enemies to his front and center, leaving them vulnerable to his lightsaber strikes. It delivers 120 damage to regular units and 80 damage to Heroes.

Retribution is an ability that builds up as Anakin and his nearby allies sustain damage. Once the meter is filled, he can unleash retribution which chokes and pulls all enemies within 15 meters towards him and inflicts up to 200 damage to regular units and 150 damage to Heroes. Hereafter, he releases a Force push which inflicts up to 100 damage on regular units and 75 damage on Heroes.

Star Card Details

Tenacious

Increases base health (from 800 to 825 for tier 1, to 850 for tier 2, to 875 for tier 3, and to 900 for tier 4)

Raw Strength

Increases damage for Heroic Might (+20 for tier 1, +30 for tier 2, +40 for tier 3, +50 for tier 4)

Attraction

Increases the base range for Pull Dominance (from 18 meters to 20 meters for tier 1, 21 meters for tier 2, 22 meters for tier 3, and 23 meters for tier 4)

4.
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Perfect Defense + Jedi Resilience + Think It Over)

“That’s… why I’m here.”

Obi-Wan Kenobi is a Jedi Master who is known for being Qui-Gon Jinn’s apprentice in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, as well as Anakin Skywalker’s master in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and Luke Skywalker’s savior and mentor in the Original trilogy. However, he is only playable in the Prequel era.

He is armed with his blue lightsaber and three unique abilities: All-Out Push, Restrictive Mind Trick, and Defensive Rush.

All-Out Push is Obi-Wan’s Force Push ability which can charge up. While he is charging, he has an 80% damage reduction. If he unleashes the push before it is charged, it deals 170 damage to regular reinforcements and 150 damage to Heroes. When it’s charged up, it deals an additional 30 damage to both classes of units.

Restrictive Mind Trick affects units within 20 meters of Master Kenobi. Its effects are two-fold: firstly, it reverses the directional inputs (so forward becomes backward and left becomes right and vice-versa), and secondly, it prevents the units from using any of their abilities. This lasts for 5.5 seconds, which gives Obi-Wan a lot of time to lay waste to his enemies.

Defensive Rush sees Master Kenobi run headfirst into the fray, swinging his lightsaber and deflecting any blaster fire directed towards him. This ability inflicts up to 200 damage on any units in his path.

Star Card Details

Perfect Defense

Reduces stamina drain from swings and blocks (-10% for tier 1, -20% for tier 2, -30% for tier 3, and -40% for tier 4)

Jedi Resilience

Increases health regeneration (from a base of 300 to 325 for tier 1, 350 for tier 2, 375 for tier 3, and 400 for tier 4)

Think It Over

Increases the duration of the effects of Restrictive Mind Trick (from 5.5 seconds to 6 seconds for tier 1, 6.3 seconds for tier 2, 6.7 seconds for tier 3, and 6.9 seconds for tier 4)

5.
Han Solo (Air Burst + Sharpshooting Frenzy + Broad Shoulders)

“Never tell me the odds!”

Han Solo is a scoundrel-turned-Rebel Alliance officer and one of the main characters of the Original trilogy. He returns in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, where he ultimately becomes one with the Force.

Han Solo is armed with his charming wit and legendary DL-44 blaster pistol, and he is playable in the Original era as a Hero for the Rebel Alliance. He has three abilities: Shoulder Charge, Sharpshooter, and Detonite Charge.

Han Solo’s Shoulder Charge allows him to run into an enemy, breaking their block and knocking them over. It delivers 200 damage to regular units and 150 damage to Heroes.

Sharpshooter allows Han Solo to fire his DL-44 faster than would usually be allowed, dishing out large amounts of damage in a short time.

Detonite Charge is a remote explosive that Han Solo can detonate at will. This explosive deals 200 splash damage to units when it detonates and knocks them down.

Star Card Details

Air Burst

Increases damage if detonated mid-air (from 200 to 220 for tier 1, to 226 for tier 2, to 232 for tier 3, and to 240 for tier 4)

Sharpshooting Frenzy

Increases the duration of Sharpshooter with each kill (+6.25 seconds for tier 1, +7.5 seconds for tier 2, +8.75 seconds for tier 3, and +10 seconds for tier 4)

Broad Shoulder

Grants damage reduction while Han is in motion (25% for tier 1, 30% for tier 2, 35% for tier 3, and 40% for tier 4)

6.
Luke Skywalker (Jedi Fighter + Epicenter + Strong Repulse)

“I’m a Jedi, like my father before me.”

Luke Skywalker is the main Hero of the Original Trilogy and the Rebel Alliance’s greatest weapon. His strengths lie in his mastery of The Force, speed, and maneuverability, all of which make him an excellent Hero for hit-and-run attacks and ambushes.

He is a Jedi that wields his lightsaber with ease. He also has three Force abilities at his disposal: Push, Repulse, and Rush.

Push is an ability that Luke can quickly use to inflict damage and knockback on any foe within 12 meters ahead of him. Push inflicts 150 damage to regular reinforcements and 90 damage to Heroes.

Repulse sees Luke striking the ground with The Force, damaging any unit that might be within a 12 meter radius around him. This ability is handy for dealing with crowds trying to corner Luke, inflicting 130 damage to regular reinforcements and 75 damage to Heroes.

Rush grants Luke a temporary speed boost that allows him to swing his lightsaber in any direction while covering great distances. It causes 100 damage to whoever is unfortunate enough to be in its path.

Star Card Details

Jedi Fighter

Decreases stamina drain (-20% for tier 1, -25% for tier 2, -30% for tier 3, and -35% for tier 4)

Epicenter

Increases Repulse’s damage to both regular units and Heroes (+25 for tier 1, +30 for tier 2, +35 for tier 3, and +40 for tier 4)

Strong Repulse

Increases the area of effect of Repulse (from 12 meters to 13.8 meters for tier 1, to 14.4 meters for tier 2, to 15 meters for tier 3, and to 15.6 meters for tier 4)

7.
Princess Leia Organa (Relentless Firing + Shield Durability + Stay Together)

“Somebody has to save our skins!”

Princess Leia Organa is a blaster-wielding Hero with excellent team support abilities. She is best known for her space buns and white dress and her feisty attitude and resilience in the face of grave danger. She is playable in the Original trilogy as a Hero of the Rebel Alliance.

Her blaster is a defender blaster with an alternate firing mode that seeks its target. Leia Organa’s abilities include Thermal Detonators, Rapid Fire, and Squad Shield.

Leia’s Thermal Detonators ability allows her to throw up to three thermal detonators that explode shortly after they are thrown, inflicting 250 splash damage apiece.

Rapid Fire makes Leia draw her E-11 in place of her defender pistol, and this E-11 is highly modified. It fires its blaster bolts at a very high rate and punishes any foes that dare to come too close to our princess.

Squad Shield deploys a large shield that protects its inhabitants from external damage and heals them, excellent for securing chokepoints or objectives.

Star Card Details

Relentless Firing

Increases the duration of Rapid Fire (+25% for tier 1, +35% for tier 2, +45% for tier 3, and +55% for tier 4)

Shield Durability

Increases the health of the shield (from 3000 to 3300 for tier 1, to 3450 for tier 2, to 3600 for tier 3, and 3750 for tier 4)

Stay Together

Grants passive damage reduction if multiple allies are near Leia (-4% for tier 1, -6% for tier 2, -8% for tier 3, and -10% for tier 4)

8.
Lando Calrissian (Hot And Cold + Wide Eyed + Quick Shock)

“This deal is getting worse all the time.”

Just when you thought there couldn’t be a more loveable scoundrel in a galaxy far, far away, we are met with the suave Lando Calrissian in Bespin’s Cloud City in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Lando’s X-8 Night Sniper is equipped with a night vision scope that highlights enemies with their heat signature when zoomed in.

Lando is playable as a Hero for the Rebel Alliance, and his abilities include Smoke Grenade, Sharp Shot, and Disabler.

Smoke Grenade obscures the vision of units that attempt to look through it. This does not affect Lando’s X-8, and he can snipe enemies right through the cloud of smoke when he zooms in.

Sharp Shot allows Lando to lock on to up to five targets and then deliver a flurry of shots that delivers 200 damage to each victim. This is an instant elimination for most of the regular classes.

Disabler is a sticky device that can be thrown onto a surface. The device acts as a radar jammer that reveals nearby enemy units to Lando. It can also be overcharged, triggering a shock for any surrounding units, leaving them vulnerable to attack.

Star Card Details

Hot And Cold

Increases base health (from 650 to 700 for tier 1, to 725 for tier 2, to 750 for tier 3, and to 800 for tier 4)

Wide Eyed

Increases the lock-on distance for Sharp Shot (from 40 meters to 50 meters for tier 1, to 52 meters for tier 2, to 54 meters for tier 3, and to 56 meters for tier 4)

Quick Shock

Increases Disabler’s stun (from 1.1 seconds to 1.265 seconds for tier 1, to 1.32 seconds for tier 2, to 1.375 seconds for tier 3, and to 1.43 seconds to tier 4)

9.
Rey (Damaging Strike + Deep Mind + Street Fighter)

“I think I can handle myself.”

Rey is the main protagonist of the Sequel trilogy, hailing from the desert junkyard planet of Jakku in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens before leading the Resistance through all kinds of dire skirmishes in Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi and Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.

Rey has her blue lightsaber by her side, and she is playable as a Hero for the Resistance. Her abilities include Dash Strike, Insight, and Mind Track.

Dash Strike sees her charging ahead with her lightsaber and damaging any units in her way.

Insight grants Rey a 50% reduction to her stamina drain, adds +10 damage to her lightsaber strikes, removes her from the enemies’ minimaps, and reveals enemies to allied units.

Mind Trick causes affected units to invert their character controls and causes the camera’s movement to be severely impaired.

Star Card Details

Damaging Strike

Increases damage from Dash Strike (from 130 to 149 for tier 1, to 156 for tier 2, to 163 for tier 3, and to 169 for tier 4)

Deep Mind

Increases the duration of Min Trick (from 4 seconds to 4.6 seconds for tier 1, to 4.8 seconds for tier 2, to 5 seconds for tier 3, and to 5.2 seconds for tier 4)

Street Fighter

Reduced stamina drain (-8% for tier 1, -10% for tier 2, -12% for tier 3, and -15% for tier 4)

10.
Finn (Stay Calm + Never Going Back + Raised To Do One Thing)

“We’re all in this. Until the end.”

Finn is a big deal in the Resistance, starting with his defection from the First Order in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens when he steals a TIE Fighter with Poe Dameron to escape Kylo Ren’s evil clutches. His Stormtrooper designation was FN-2187, and Finn is the name Poe gave him as they made their brave escape.

He is armed with a modified HL-16 blaster rifle and a slew of handy abilities that allow him to one-shot-kill basic enemies and buff his allies. His abilities include Deadeye, Big Deal, and Undercover Team.

Deadeye automatically targets the nearest enemy so that all shots fired find their mark.

Big Deal grants a lot of buffs for Finn and his allies. Its effects include no overheating on weapons, 20% faster ability recharge, damage reduction, and a health boost.

Undercover Team also benefits Finn’s teammates by granting them increased speed, hiding them from enemy radar, and revealing enemy units. Finn also puts his HL-16 away to draw his GLIE-44 pistol, excellent for close-quarters combat.

Star Card Details

Stay Calm

Increases the duration of Deadeye for each kill (+3.75 seconds for tier 1, +5 seconds for tier 2, +7.5 seconds for tier 3, and +10 seconds for tier 4)

Raised To Do One Thing

Increases the lock-on range for Deadeye (from 30 meters to 33 meters for tier 1, to 34.5 meters for tier 2, to 36 meters for tier 3, and to 37.5 meters for tier 4)

Never Going Back

Increases the duration of Undercover Team for each kill (+3.75 seconds for tier 1, +5 seconds for tier 2, +7.5 seconds for tier 3, and +10 seconds for tier 4)

11.
BB-8 (Whirlwind + Self Repairs + Headfirst)

-Enthusiastic beeping noises-

BB-8 is Poe Dameron’s trusty astromech droid, first seen in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, and he is the last light side Hero to have been added to the game. He is a small, cute, round droid that is playable for the Resistance.

He uses a shock prod as his primary weapon, and his abilities include Resistance Backing, Cable Spin, and Rolling Charge.

Resistance Backing scrambles enemy radars and reveals enemies to BB-8 and his allies. If BB-8 receives any damage, the units that attacked him will receive 5% more damage.

Cable Spin extends the cables in BB-8’s chassis to cause 45 damage per 0.3 seconds to all units within a 5 meter radius of him for 8 seconds.

Rolling Charge allows BB-8 to charge forward, damaging and staggering the first enemy that stands in his way. BB-8 inflicts 200 damage to regular troops and 150 damage to Heroes with this ability.

Star Card Details

Whirlwind

Increases the damage of Cable Spin (from 45 damage/0.3 seconds to 47 damage/0.3 seconds for tier 1, to 49 damage/0.3 seconds for tier 2, to 51 damage/0.3 seconds for tier 3, and to 53 damage/0.3 seconds for tier 4)
Increases the effective range of Cable Spin (from 5 meters to 5.5 meters for tier 1, to 6 meters for tier 2, to 6.5 meters for tier 3, and to 7 meters for tier 4)

Self Repairs

Increases maximum health regen (from 300 to 325 for tier 1, to tier 350 for tier 2, to tier 375 for tier 3, and to 400 for tier 4)

Headfirst

Increases the damage caused by Rolling Charge (from 150 vs Heroes and 200 vs troops to 170 and 220 for tier 1, to 175 and 225 for tier 2, to 180 and 235 for tier 3, and to 190 and 240 for tier 4)

12.
Darth Maul (Lightsaber Defense + Fool Me Once + Accelerated Throw)

“At last, we will have our revenge.”

Darth Maul is the first Sith to have been seen in a thousand years when he encounters Qui-Gon Jinn and young Anakin Skywalker on the desert planet of Tatooine in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. He is known for his red and black face tattoos, distinctive horns, and double-bladed red lightsaber.

He is playable in the Prequel era, and he is a great Villain for inflicting a lot of damage on his foes. He has three abilities: Furious Throw, Choke Hold, and Spin Attack.

Furious Throw allows Darth Maul to throw his lightsaber at his enemies, inflicting 85 damage on its way to the enemy and another 85 damage back to Maul.

Choke Hold ensnares Maul’s targets in a Force Choke before forcefully throwing them away, inflicting 77 damage to the victims.

Spin Attack sees Darth Maul launching himself forward and spinning his lightsabers in a violent flurry that causes 100 damage to the units in his path.

Star Card Details

Lightsaber Defense

Reduced blaster damage received (-10% for tier 1, -12% for tier 2, -14% for tier 3, and -16% for tier 4)

Fool Me Once

Reduced cooldowns on all abilities (-5% for tier 1, -7% for tier 2, -9% for tier 3, and -10% for tier 4)

Accelerated Throw

Increases the damage of Furious Throw (+15 for tier 1, +20 for tier 2, +25 for tier 3, and +30 for tier 4)

13.
Count Dooku (Sith Control + Masterful Duelist + Dominance)

“I’ve been looking forward to this.”

Count Dooku (AKA Darth Tyranus) is a fallen Jedi and apprentice to Darth Sidious, featured in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Before falling to the Dark Side, he was Yoda’s apprentice and Qui-Gon Jinn’s master.

He wields his distinctively curved red lightsaber expertly and has Lightning Stun, Duelist, and Expose Weakness abilities.

Lightning Stun shoots lightning from Dooku’s hands, damaging and knocking down his enemies. It causes 120 damage to Heroes and 160 to regular reinforcements but inflicts -10 damage for each enemy it affects. It can shock a maximum of five enemies.

Duelist allows Dooku to adopt a more aggressive stance, dealing 25 additional damage with faster strikes from his lightsaber.

Expose Weakness inflicts a range of debuffs on its target and buffs on Dooku. It slows the affected unit and removes any bonus health they may have. It also increases the amount of damage received by 20% and instantly recharges if the Count is the one to kill the target.

Star Card Details

Sith Control

Increases maximum health regeneration (from 250 to 280 for tier 1, to tier 310 for tier 2, to 340 for tier 3, and to 370 for tier 4)

Masterful Duelist

Increases the damage caused by Duelist (from +25 to + 30 for tier 1, to +35 for tier 2, to +40 for tier 3, and to +45 for tier 4)

Dominance

Increases the bonus damage of Expose Weakness (from 20% to 25% for tier 1, to 30% for tier 2, to 35% for tier 3, and to 40% for tier 4)

14.
General Grievous (Sith Trained + Beating Heart + Cowardly Retreat)

“You must realize: you… are… doomed.”

General Grievous is a menacing robotic Villain who acts as the Confederacy of Independent Systems leader in the film Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. He wields up to four lightsabers and is an excellent choice for hit-and-run attacks. He is playable for the CIS and has Thrust Surge, Unrelenting Advance, and Claw Rush abilities.

Thrust Surge has General Grievous lunge forward with his lightsabers, stabbing his ensnared victim with grievous damage.

Unrelenting Advance allows Grievous to draw all four of his lightsabers, which automatically deflects all incoming fire and delivers a severe amount of damage to anybody standing in his path.

Claw Rush is an ability that allows Grievous to make a great escape. He gets down on all six limbs and retreats from the situation, damaging any units that might be in his way and granting him a 40% damage reduction.

Star Card Details

Sith Trained

Decreases total number of lightsaber swings from 12 to 10
Increases base damage (from 130 to 145 with tier 1, to 150 with tier 2, to tier 155 with tier 3, and to 160 with tier 4)

Beating Heart

Increases maximum health regeneration (from 250 to 275 for tier 1, to 300 for tier 2, to 325 for tier 3, and to 350 for tier 4)

Cowardly Retreat

Increases the damage reduction of Claw Rush (+20% for tier 1, +30% for tier 2, +40% for tier 3, and +50% for tier 4)

15.
Bossk (Name Your Poison + Ultimate Predator + Multi-Traps)

“It’s time to hunt.”

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Bossk is a Trandoshan bounty hunter that is most famous for his cameo in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Yes, that one, where Darth Vader asks a group of bounty hunters (Boba Fett, Dengar, 4-LOM, and IG-88 were there too) aboard his Star Destroyer to find and capture Han Solo.

He is also a prominent character in the animated series The Clone Wars and Rebels. As such, he is playable in both the Prequel and Original eras for the Separatists and the Galactic Empire, respectively.

He is armed with his Relby-V10, and his abilities are Dioxis Grenade, Predator Instinct, and Proximity Mines. He can zoom in on his Relby-V10 to charge up shots for maximum damage, making him a great sniper.

Dioxis Grenade is a toxic weapon that emits a cloud that causes damage over time to units standing in its area of effect.

Predator Instinct arms Bossk with a miniature grenade launcher attachment for his V10 that gives him a temporary speed boost and the ability to see his foes with his thermal version. The miniature grenades inflict 80 damage each, and they explode on contact with an enemy or a surface,

Proximity Mines allows Bossk to deploy three landmines that will explode and inflict 76 damage each. This is an excellent ability for securing choke points and objectives.

Star Card Details

Name Your Poison

Grants Dioxis Grenade the ability to heal Bossk for each second he stands in it. (+15 health/second for tier 1, +20 for tier 2, +25 for tier 3, and +30 for tier 4)

Ultimate Predator

Increases the duration of Predator Instinct for each kill (+3.75 seconds for tier 1, +5 seconds for tier 2, +6.25 seconds for tier 3, and +7.5 seconds for tier 4)

Multi-Traps

Dispenses another two Proximity Mines
Increases the blast radius of Proximity Mines (+10% for tier 1, +15% for tier 2, +20% for tier 3, +25% for tier 4)

16.
Darth Vader (Surrounded by Fear + Bonus Health + Furious Resilience)

“You don’t know the power of the Dark Side!”

Darth Vader is one of the most recognizable and infamous villains in cinema history. His appearance in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope truly radiates dread, and he is a brutal and mighty Sith Lord. He is playable only for the Galactic Empire.

He wields his red lightsaber and can execute his enemies with his Lightsaber Throw, the iconic Force Choke, and Focused Rage that gives him a health boost and temporary reduction on his stamina costs.

Lightsaber Throw allows Vader to throw his lightsaber up to 20 meters away to inflict 130 damage on his target one way and another 130 on its way back. This means it is an instant kill for most regular reinforcements.

Force Choke traps Vader’s enemies in a group in front of him, suspending them in the air and inflicting 86 damage per second for a total of 1.5 seconds before dropping them. This makes it an excellent ability to drop enemies off of dangerous heights to let gravity do the deed.

Focused Rage reduces Darth Vader’s stamina costs for his lightsaber strikes by 50%, increases the damage each strike deals by 15, and grants him a temporary +200 health boost. Focused Rage lasts for a total of 10 seconds, which is plenty of time for Lord Vader to obliterate any Rebel scum foolish enough to cross him.

Star Card Details

Surrounded By Fear

Vader regains stamina for each kill (+5% for tier 1, +10% for tier 2, +15% for tier 3, +20% for tier 4)

Bonus Health

Increases base health (from 800 to 850 for tier 1, to 875 for tier 2, to 900 for tier 3, and to 950 for tier 4)

Furious Resilience

Grants damage reduction while Focused Rage is active (+8% for tier 1, +10% for tier 2, +20% for tier 3, and +25% for tier 4)

17.
Iden Versio (Cooled Blaster + Sturdy Shield + Shield Sustain)

“They have hope. We have me.”

Iden Versio is the only character on either the Heroes’ or Villains’ roster not to be seen in any of the films. She is the main character of Star Wars Battlefront 2’s campaign and is the commander of Inferno Squadron - an elite detachment of soldiers that execute the Emperor’s will.

She is armed with a modified TL-50 Imperial heavy repeater that has an explosive alternative firing mode, as well as her loyal droid that can stun enemies or shield her at a moment’s notice.

She is a playable Hero for the Galactic Empire, and her abilities are Stun Droid, Pulse Cannon, and Droid Shield.

Stun Droid deploys Iden’s droid to an enemy she is facing and stuns her, with the potential to chain the stun to nearby units.

Pulse Cannon puts away the TL-50 and draws Iden’s modified DLT-20A, an excellent weapon for longer-range engagements. Charging up the shots for this ability delivers maximum damage.

Droid Shield creates a shield around Iden with 750 health, protecting her from any incoming damage and allowing her to recover her health for 12 seconds.

Star Card Details

Cooled Blaster

Reduces the heat buildup for the TL-50 (-8% for tier 1, -10% for tier 2, -12% for tier 3, and -15% for tier 4)

Sturdy Shield

Increases Droid Shield’s health (from 750 to 825 for tier 1, to 847.5 for tier 2, to 870 for tier 3, and to 900 for tier 4)

Shield Sustain

Increases Droid Shield’s active time (from 12 seconds to 16 seconds for tier 1, to 17 seconds for tier 2, to 18 seconds for tier 3, and to 22 seconds for tier 4)

18.
Emperor Palpatine (In Full Control + Amplified Aura + Surge Of Lightning)

“Everything that has transpired has done so according to my design.”

Emperor Palpatine is widely considered the most powerful Sith Lord in the films, and he is the leader of the Galactic Empire and master to Darth Vader.

Although he wields a red lightsaber in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, he would be Chancellor Palpatine or Darth Sidious. He is instead armed with his devastating Force powers in the game, including Force Lightning as his primary weapon and Chain Lightning, Dark Aura, and Electrocute as his abilities.

He is playable in the Original trilogy era as a Villain for the Galactic Empire and the Sequel trilogy era as a Villain for the First Order.

Palpatine’s Force Lightning can be fired from either (or both) of his hands, dealing 14 damage per second per hand.

Chain Lightning is a lightning strike that targets one unit and chains up to six of them if they are close enough to each other, causing 120 damage to each affected enemy.

Dark Aura fills the air around Palpatine with Dark Side energy that damages all the units in a 10 meter radius around him for 15 damage per second.

Electrocute emits a shockwave that immobilizes any enemies in front of Palpatine for 1 second.

Star Card Details

In Full Control

Reduces the stamina drain for Force Lightning (-10% for tier 1, -12% for tier 2, -14% for tier 3, and -16% for tier 4)

Amplified Aura

Increases the damage per second for Dark Aura (from 15/second to 17.25/second for tier 1, to 18/second for tier 2, to 18.75/second, and to 19.5/second for tier 4)

Surge of Lightning

Increases the number of units that Chain Lightning can affect (from 6 to 7 for tier 1, to 8 for tier 2, to 9 for tier 3, and to 10 for tier 4)

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Boba Fett (Focalize + Fuel Efficiency + Quick Refill)

“He’s no good to me dead.”

He is outfitted with an EE-3 that fires in tri-bursts, a wrist-mounted flamethrower for melee, and a jetpack that makes him the most mobile Hero or Villain in the entire game. He is a playable character for the Galactic Empire, and his abilities are Concussion Rocket, For The Hunt, and Rocket Barrage.

Concussion Rocket dazes any targets within a 25 meter radius of impact. While it does not inflict any damage, it obscures vision for 5 seconds, blocks weapon usage for 1.2 seconds, and breaks any lightsaber locks that a Jedi might have in effect.

For The Hunt activates Boba’s radar that highlights enemy units for him and his allies, removes Boba from their radars, and stops fuel consumption for his jetpack for 8 seconds.

Rocket Barrage fires a salvo of five explosive rockets at Boba’s target from his gauntlet, dealing 75 damage for each successful hit.

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Focalize

Increases the damage inflicted by Rocket Barrage within 1 meter of the explosion (+4 damage for tier 1, +6 for tier 2, +8 for tier 3, and +10 for tier 4)

Fuel Efficiency

Reduces the rate at which jetpack fuel is consumed (-5% for tier 1, -8% for tier 2, -11% for tier 3, and -15% for tier 4)

Quick Refill

Increases the fuel refill rate for the jetpack when it is not in use (+8% for tier 1, +10% for tier 2, +12% for tier 3, and +15% for tier 4)

20.
Kylo Ren (Bloodlust + Solid Freeze + Harsh Pull)

“Let the past die. Kill it if you have to.”

Kylo Ren is one of the main antagonists from the Sequel trilogy of films and is notorious for his unbound rage, mask, and unique red lightsaber with a crossguard near the hilt. He is very tanky, and his abilities allow him to inflict Pull, Frenzy, and Freeze on behalf of the First Order, which he leads.

Pull allows Kylo Ren to pull enemy troops towards him, making them fall forward and inflicting 10 damage to them in the process.

Frenzy has Kylo Ren enter a rage that grants him a 40% damage reduction and allows him to mercilessly lash out on his enemies, dishing out 160 damage per strike on regular troops and 115 damage per strike on Hero units.

Freeze immobilizes units within 15 meters ahead of Kylo Ren for a period of 2.5 seconds, leaving them open to attack.

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Bloodlust

Frenzy strikes inflict additional damage (+5 for tier 1, +10 for tier 2, +15 for tier 3, and +20 for tier 4)

Solid Freeze

Increases the effective range of Freeze (+15% for tier 1, +20% for tier 2, +25% for tier 3, and +30% for tier 4)

Harsh Pull

Increases the amount of damage dealt by Pull (+20 for tier 1, +30 for tier 2, +40 for tier 3, and +50 for tier 4)

21.
Captain Phasma (Safety First + Easy Shots + Come Closer)

“You were always scum.”

Captain Phasma is a high-ranking officer of the First Order, and she is armed with a modified F-11D and her staff and a droid that doubles as a shock-turret for anyone foolish enough to stumble into its vicinity. She has shiny chromium armor that distinguishes her from the rank and file troops.

Captain Phasma’s abilities include Staff Strikes, Survivor, and First Order Sentry Droid, and she is playable for the First Order only.

Staff Strikes is a unique melee ability that sees Phasma whipping out her staff to deliver devastating blows to her foes in chains of up to three, with the third one delivering bonus damage.

Survivor is an ability that immediately grants Phasma a +200 health boost.

Phasma’s First Order Sentry Droid ability spawns a defensive droid that acts as a turret that can open fire at enemies from afar. Where it shines, though, is its ability to shock and stun any units that come within 15 meters of it. This makes it an excellent fixture in any situation where a chokepoint needs or objective needs to be locked down.

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Safety First

Survivor grants even more base health (+20 for tier 1, +40 for tier 2, +50 for tier 3, and +60 for tier 4)

Easy Shots

Reduces heat buildup on the F-11D for each kill (-30% for tier 1, -40% for tier 2, -50% for tier 3, and -60% for tier 4)

Come Closer

After Phasma defeats three enemies, the First Order Sentry Droid’s shock radius is increased (+20% for tier 1, +30% for tier 2, +40% for tier 3, and +50% for tier 4)

22.
BB-9E (Full Reconstruction + Faster, Faster! + Potent Bacta)

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BB-9E is the last Villain to have been added to the game, and he is a First Order astromech droid that we see aboard Snoke’s flagship in Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. He bears a remarkable resemblance to BB-8 in that he is small, cute, and round.

He is also an excellent support character that provides passive buffs to his teammates.

He is armed with a shock prod as his primary weapon and Smoke Screen, Shock Spin, and Charge Up as his abilities.

Smoke Screen emits a cloud of smoke that obscures the vision of foes while also revealing their potential.

Shock Spin will damage nearby enemies and push them back. Anyone pushed further away will experience a weapon malfunction that overheats their blasters and disrupts their grenades. Closer enemies will be damaged for the rest of the time the ability is active. It is active for 8 seconds and deals 60 damage upon being triggered and then 30 damage every 1.8 seconds.

Charge Up is an ability that buffs BB-9E and his teammates by preventing the overheat mechanism on their weapons and also boosting ability cooldowns.

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Full Reconstruction

Increases maximum health regeneration (from a base of 250 to 275 for tier 1, to 300 for tier 2, to 325 for tier 3, and to 350 for tier 4)

Faster, Faster!

After multiple enemies have been affected by Shock Spin, its damage is doubled for the remainder of its active time (5 enemies needed for tier 1, 4 enemies needed for tier 2, 3 enemies needed for tier 3, and 2 enemies needed for tier 4)

Potent Bacta

Increases the healing radius of Bacta Support (from 7 meters to 8 meters for tier 1, to 8.5 for tier 2, to 9 for tier 3, and to 9.5 for tier 4)

Conclusion

And there you have it! The definitive guide to the Heroes and Villains of Star Wars Battlefront 2 is at your disposal, and now you are destined to take on the various risks and challenges in a galaxy far, far away.