SWGOH news: relic

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.

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is launching a May the 4th celebration with in-game gifts, new bundles including a Separatist Commander Razor Crest, and various events and drop bonuses. The celebration will run for two weeks.

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 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.

This update makes Batcher's shards farmable from Fleet Battles, fixes several bugs, and details numerous adjustments to Datacron sets and character abilities.

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).

The Galactic Relic Mastery Vault II will be available on the Webstore this weekend, offering various relic materials and credits. A discount code is provided for $25 off. Players can enter a giveaway by commenting with a Star Wars character not currently in-game and their Ally code.

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 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 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.

Datacron Set 19 is introduced, detailing new stat ranges for Tiers 1-2, 4-5, and 7-8. It includes new alignment bonuses for Dark Side and Light Side, as well as faction bonuses for Unaligned Force Users, Rebels, Imperial Troopers, and Tuskens. Specific character abilities are also detailed for several individuals, including Galactic Legend Ahsoka Tano, Commander Luke Skywalker, and various Imperial Troopers and Tuskens.

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.

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.

The Episode 1 rewards are detailed, listing contents for both the Free Track and the $20 Episode Pass Track. Available shipments are also outlined, including costs in Episode Currency for ability materials, character shards, relic materials, mods, slicing materials, and gear. Shipments refresh weekly.

Asked directly about a permanent Light Side Bundle tab in the store, MeatheadMilitia said the idea has been discussed in passing but is not something the team is really thinking about, and pricing decisions like Revan-bundle pricing sit above his pay grade.

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is introducing a new 12-week Era and 4-week Episode structure for character releases and events. Daily Activities become Daily Quests, and a new Episode Track with Free and Paid tiers offers rewards. Several events are becoming simmable.

This post answers community questions about Padawan Sabine Wren's kit and tag interactions. It clarifies how Off Balance stacks and functions, confirms the doubling of stats for Spectre allies, and details her synergy with Light Side Mandalorians and Unaligned Force Users.

A new character, Padawan Sabine Wren, is being introduced to Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. She is an Attacker and a prerequisite for Galactic Legend Ahsoka Tano. Her kit features a new debuff called Off Balance and mechanics that interact with Force Connection stacks and Spectre allies.

The content creator shared his experience with the Baylan Skoll event, noting its difficulty, and acknowledged player feedback regarding the tuning of such events. He explained that balancing event difficulty is challenging because making it too easy leads to complaints about a lack of challenge, while making it too hard leads to frustration.