SWGOH news: raid

The Era of Deadly Pursuit introduces The Stranger as a new Conquest character, with 4-LOM and Zuckuss as additional characters. The event features a new Era Battle called ANALYSIS / PARALYSIS set in Empire Strikes Back environments. The post details the rewards for both the Free and Episode Pass tracks, as well as the available items in the Episode Shipment.

Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka's kit details were discussed, including his effectiveness against non-Jedi/Sith teams, pre-loaded ultimate charge, and the rationale behind flat Mastery gains. His release date is set for September 17th.

The Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka has been revealed, featuring mechanics centered around 'Profit' stacking. His kit includes abilities that steal buffs, grant assists, and provide significant buffs to Pirate and Smuggler allies. He is designed for the new Order 66 Raid and features synergies with specific Pirate characters.

Captain Silvo, a Dark Side Support and Leader, will be available on September 9th. He focuses on stealing and redirecting turn meter, and synergizes with Pirate allies, especially Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka, for whom he is a requirement at Relic 7.

Vane, a new Dark Side Tank unit, is being added to Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. He is a Pirate and Scoundrel who excels under Dark Side Pirate Leaders, becoming a resilient shield for his crew. His kit focuses on protecting allies, soaking damage, and gaining strength throughout battles, especially when paired with Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka.

Brutus, a new Dark Side Attacker, Pirate, and Scoundrel, is revealed with his full kit. He excels with Dark Side Pirate Leaders, especially Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka, gaining buffs and Profit when his leader takes damage. Brutus will be unlockable via a Marquee event starting August 12th and is a Relic 7 requirement for GL Hondo.

A new Community Milestone Event is active with the current Conquest. Energy spent during Conquest contributes to collective milestones, unlocking rewards for all players. Progress updates will be provided daily, Monday through Friday.

Capital Games currently has no plans to address undersized squads observed in the Order 66 Raid, reserving the right to intervene if necessary. An update to Lord Vader's Enraged Basic ability in the raid was also announced, dealing True damage and preventing revive on defeat.

A new Light Side Healer, Kix, is announced, joining the Pirate, Clone Trooper, and Scoundrel categories. He specializes in healing and reviving Pirate allies, with mechanics centered around a new Profit buff and stealing enemy buffs. Kix will be available via a Marquee Event starting July 29th.

Maz Kanata is a new Light Side, Leader, Support, Pirate, Scoundrel, Smuggler, and Unaligned Force User unit unlocking via Conquest. She introduces a new stealing mechanic, focusing on Profit and Stealth, and is designed as a Pirate leader. Her kit includes abilities that dispel debuffs, call assists, steal Profit, and provide various stat bonuses and unique mechanics, especially in Grand Arenas and against Sith enemies.

Quiggold, a Dark Side Tank, Pirate, and Scoundrel, is revealed with an Order 66 Raid tag. He unlocks via a Marquee event on July 15 and is required at Relic 5 for Galactic Legend Hondo. His kit features synergy with Captain Ithano and other Pirates, including Taunt stealing, buff stealing, and a Territory Battle Omicron focused on Pirate survivability.

Capital Games acknowledges several issues and observations regarding the new Order 66 Raid. These include undersized team penalties, a bug with Disguised Clone Trooper's Clever Ruse, incorrect Damage Over Time triggering, and a bug with Fox in the raid. Changes are planned for the Pirate modifier and Captain Ithano's Leader ability, while Kelleran Beq is under observation.

Capital Games is investigating a bug in the Order 66 raid where the Bad Batch modifier is incorrectly applying to Tiers 1-6. This modifier should only be active starting from Tier 7.

Captain Ithano, a Dark Side Pirate and Scoundrel Attacker, is revealed as a new unit and leader for the Pirate faction. He introduces the "Stealing" mechanic and interacts with "Profit" stacks. His kit focuses on inflicting debuffs, stealing buffs, and gaining Foresight and Offense Up. He is a required unit for Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka.

A new "Era of Piracy" content update for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes introduces Hondo Ohnaka as a Galactic Legend. The update also features new units, an "Era Battle" mode, and various in-game resources available through a new episode pass system.

Today's update reveals kits for Jedi Master Mace Windu and Depa Billaba, and provides details on the Order 66 mechanic. CC-1119 "Appo" is now farmable from Light Side 2-E Hard, and Disguised Clone Trooper is available in Chromium Packs and Shipments. Several bug fixes and description adjustments are also included.

A new Order 66 Raid launches 6/25 at 11am, pitting allowed Pirates, Bad Batch, Dark Side Clone Troopers, and a new Jedi Vanguard faction against Lord Vader at the Jedi Temple. Players save NPC Jedi by defeating Disguised Clone Troopers and Knightfall Troopers, breaking Vader's concentration with three attacks. Guild milestones were retuned and attempts shortened.

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.

This update makes Master Qui-Gon Accelerated and adds CX-2 to Chromium Packs and Shipments. Several bug fixes address issues with GL Ahsoka's summary, Ezra Bridger (Exile)'s stun, Conquest feats, and visual anomalies. Datacron totals for several characters are also provided.

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.