SWGOH news: omicron

Padawan Obi-Wan has been added to Accelerated Characters. Jar Jar Binks is permanently available in the Journey Guide. CC-1119 "Appo" is now in Chromium Packs and Shipments, and Crosshair (Scarred) shards are farmable from Light Side 7-9 Hard. Several bug fixes and adjustments were made to character abilities and datacrons, including fixes for Bad Batch Echo, General Kenobi, Lord Vader, CX-2, Master Qui-Gon, Jocasta Nu, Enfys Nest, Kanan Jarrus, and Disguised Clone Trooper.

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.

Grand Moff Tarkin received an update, specifically designed to provide a secondary Dark Side Clone Trooper leader option, particularly for 3v3 Grand Arenas. His kit was revised for modern clarity, damage types standardized to Special, and his Basic, first Special, and Leader abilities gained new synergies with Dark Side Clone Troopers and Empire allies. A new 3v3 Omicron was added to his Leader ability.

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 development team is aware that CX-2's Omicron ability, "You Chose the Wrong Side," incorrectly requires 20 ability materials instead of 10. This will be corrected in a future update, and players who applied the Omicron will be refunded the excess 10 materials.

This update introduces CX-2 Arrives and makes Crosshair (scarred) available. Omicrons for 3v3 and 5v5 modes have been reduced in cost, with refunds issued. Several fixes and adjustments were made to ability descriptions and mechanics for various characters, including Appo and Lord Vader.

The Era Battle: Knightfall begins on April 15, 2025. It features Dark Side Clone Troopers and a loaned Lord Vader, with 6 tiers of increasing Relic requirements. Rewards include Omega Materials, character shards, various gear salvage, Signal Data, Zinbiddle Cards, Gyrda Keypads, Droid Brains, and Omicron Materials.

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 Era of content themed around Revenge of the Sith begins April 8th. It introduces new Dark Side Clone Troopers and Jedi Vanguards, culminating in a Lord Vader Raid and requiring all new units for the Jedi Vanguard leader. Grand Moff Tarkin will receive a rework to lead Dark Side Clones.

Omega (Fugitive) shards are now available from Dark Side 3-D Hard, replacing Teebo, who moves to Galactic War Shipments. Hunter (Mercenary) is in Chromium Packs and Shipments. The Gungan Phalanx unit has been added to the Accelerated List. Several character abilities received bug fixes and description updates.

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).

This update introduces Wrecker (Mercenary) Batcher to Chromium packs and Shipments, and makes Captain Tarpals and Gungan Boomadier Accelerated Characters. Several bugs were fixed, including issues with Supreme Leader Kylo Ren, Ben Solo, and JKR's Leader ability. Additionally, Zaalbar's Omicron ability received an update with new functionality.

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.

This post answers player questions about the upcoming Conquest character, Jocasta Nu. Key points covered include her role as a "lifter" unit, her three omicrons (active in Grand Arenas), interactions with protection and debuffs, and details on her transformation mechanics.

Today's update added Saw Gerrera to Cantina Holotable Battle 4-F and fixed the "Go" button for Hunter's Character Quest. Boss Nass is now an Accelerated Character. Galactic Legend Ahsoka Tier 1 was fixed, and a bug with summoned ships in the Corellia space mission was resolved. Details for Episode 2 - Era of the Cavalry Free Track and Episode Pass rewards were also released.

This update introduces the February event calendar, new kits for Jocasta Nu and Hunter, and makes General Syndulla's shards farmable. It includes fixes for several bugs, such as Grand Inquisitor's instant defeat ability in Territory Wars and TIE Dagger's self-damage. Known issues for Hunter and the new Datacron are also noted.

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.

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.