SWGOH news: kit-reveal

Jedi Master Mace Windu is a new Light Side Attacker and Leader with Galactic Republic, Jedi, and Jedi Vanguard categories. He introduces the new Investigation and Revealed mechanics. He will be unlockable via a Legendary event requiring Relic 5 marquee units from the Era of Revenge of the Sith, starting June 24. Aayla Secura receives a new Unique ability with this release.

Temple Guard, a new Galactic Republic Jedi Tank, is revealed. They focus on Critical Avoidance Up and Taunting, with abilities that scale with Relic levels and ally composition. Temple Guard is required for unlocking Jedi Master Mace Windu at Relic 5.

RC-1262 "Scorch" is a new Dark Side Tank unit, unlocking via Marquee event on May 20. He introduces the Bulwark buff and is required at Relic 5 for Jedi Master Mace Windu. His kit synergizes with Lord Vader and the reworked Grand Moff Tarkin, particularly in Grand Arenas.

Today's update announces SM-33 as a new Conquest unit and the addition of a 'Pirate' tag. Disguised Clone Trooper Wrecker (Mercenary) shards are now farmable from Dark Side 6-A Hard, and General Hux shards moved to Galactic War Shipments. Several bug fixes and adjustments were implemented, including a cost reduction for a CX-2 Omicron ability.

A new Dark Side Support unit, Disguised Clone Trooper, is coming to SWGOH. He specializes in debuffs, bonus turns for allies under Lord Vader, and has a Territory Wars Omicron that significantly impacts Order 66 mechanics. He requires Relic 5 to unlock Jedi Master Mace Windu.

The kit for CC-1119 "Appo" is revealed, categorizing him as a Dark Side Attacker and Clone Trooper. He is designed to synergize with Galactic Legend Lord Vader and other Dark Side Clone Troopers, including a summoned Knightfall Trooper. Appo's abilities focus on dispelling buffs, applying Damage Over Time, and granting buffs like Dramatic Entrance.

A new Light Side Attacker, Crosshair (Scarred), is announced for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. He is designed as the final piece of a new Bad Batch squad and his kit revolves around managing stacks of a debuff called Shaken. His Marquee event begins March 11th, requiring Omega (Fugitive), Batcher, Hunter (Mercenary), and Wrecker (Mercenary).

Wrecker (Mercenary) is revealed as a new Light Side Tank character for the Bad Batch faction, also with the Mercenary tag. His kit focuses on dispelling buffs, Turn Meter manipulation, and gaining defensive stats through his Soldier of Fortune unique. Wrecker's Marquee event begins February 25, 2025.

A new Light Side Support character, Hunter (Mercenary), is introduced with a Marquee event on February 11. He supports the Bad Batch and Mercenary factions by Marking enemies, which enables various team benefits, cooldown reductions, and debuffs on opponents. His kit focuses on synergizing with Attackers and building stacks to empower his special abilities, especially "This Will Hurt."

Jocasta Nu, a new Galactic Republic Jedi Attacker, is revealed as a Conquest lifter. She transforms into Jocasta Nu (Rifle) and features a new Jedi Vanguard faction tag, along with unique abilities like a rifle throw for a last-ditch effort and setting enemy health to 65.

This update introduces Batcher's kit and makes Huyang farmable from Light Side 3-F Hard. STAP is now an accelerated character. Adjustments were made to the Naboo Raid, and several bug fixes were implemented, including one for GL Ahsoka's Defiant Resolve.

Batcher, a new Bad Batch character, is revealed with abilities focused on debuffs, offense buffs for her allies, and ignoring enemy taunts and stealth. She will be available via a Marquee Event starting January 28, 2025.

This update introduces the kit for Omega (Fugitive) and information on the Era of the Cavalry. Padawan Sabine's shards are now farmable from Dark Side 6-E Hard. Several bug fixes were implemented, and two known issues with Hondo and Omega's leader ability were noted for a future fix.

A new Omega (Fugitive) unit is announced for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, available via Marquee on January 14. This Light Side Support and Leader character introduces new Bad Batch squad mechanics including Captive and Rescue. Her kit focuses on timing and strategic ability use to maximize benefits.

Galactic Legend Ahsoka Tano has been revealed as a Tank unit with a kit focused on extra turns, punishing enemies, and unique mechanics like Exile and Reunite. Her event will be permanent, and her abilities are detailed.

Meathead encouraged the community to create a puzzle to celebrate the upcoming GL Ahsoka kit reveal. He confirmed handing out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place to designers, with Ahsoka's designer placing second. The discussion suggested an Ahsoka kit reveal is approaching.

General Syndulla Oblongata is revealed as a new Light Side Leader and Support unit, introducing the "Perfect Defense" buff. She is acquired via a Marquee event and is a Relic 5 requirement for GL Ahsoka. Chopper and Ahsoka Tano (Fulcrum) will also receive the Spectre tag.

Rey (Dark Side Vision) is a new Dark Side Attacker, First Order, and Sith unit for Conquest, designed as a lifter for Supreme Leader Kylo Ren. Her kit focuses on multiple attacks, inflicting Fear, preventing First Order allies from being defeated in Grand Arenas, and includes mechanics related to Retaliate, Shock, and Turn Meter manipulation.

A new Light Side Attacker Droid, Huyang, is introduced as the first Marquee unit of The Era of Apprentices starting November 19, 2024. His kit focuses on buffing Jedi, Light Side Droid, and Spectre allies, with special synergies under a Spectre Galactic Legend leader and in Territory Battles. He can be used with 50R-T Droids or General Syndulla before acquiring GL Ahsoka.

The content creator confirmed that the Marchion Ro kit reveal is scheduled for today. This information was shared in response to a direct question from a community member, indicating that players should anticipate the new character's abilities to be detailed soon.