Darth Jar Jar, Mara Jade Skywalker and more are coming to Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes. We’ll be taking a look at everything that has just been announced the game’s developers.
In a surprising announcement, EA Capital Games revealed on Wednesday that a new era is coming to the most successful Star Wars game of all time. The Myths & Legends era will a wide-ranging selection of characters joining the Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes roster over the course of the next few months.
Darth Jar Jar
Darth Jar Jar leans into the theory that he was the phantom menace; manipulating friend and foe alike to make them believe that he was harmless. His normal, bumbling, goofy style was all a ploy to have people lower their guard for a true Sith that has full control over the Force. Darth Jar Jar shows his mastery of the Force by tapping into several powerful buffs and debuffs that other Sith utilize and using his Manipulation to Siphon away the enemy’s Protection. Full Kit Reveal.
- Basic Ability: Mesa Going to Hurt Yousa
- Special 1: Yousa People Gonna DieÂ
- Special 2: Letten the Haten Flow
- Unique 1: The Phantom Menace
- Leader: Da Force Shall Freein Mesa
Mara Jade Skywalker
Mara Jade’s kit reflects a high-damage Attacker who fights smarter as the battle progresses. She counterattacks when hit, applies debuffs to Stagger enemies, sets up mass assists, and reaches her full potential when paired with Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker. She amplifies the power of his granted ability, Heroes Arise, uplifting a Jedi Knight Luke-led squad that can stand on its own. Full Kit Reveal.
- Basic Ability: Two Halves
- Special 1: I Always Play Fair
- Special 2: The Last Command
- Unique 1: A Galactic Union
The Ronin
The Ronin is designed to work within a Sith squad led by Darth Jar Jar. He synergizes heavily with Darth Jar Jar and more. The Ronin is a precise and relentless Sith Attacker who grows more dangerous with every turn. He dismantles resilient enemies through escalating single-target strikes while his loyal droid companion R5-D56 waits in the wings, summoned when the Ronin is ready to provide AoE pressure, Shock, and powerful Siphon effects that drain critical stats from enemies and redirect them to the duo. Full Kit Reveal.
- Basic Ability: Wandering Steel Hums
- Special 1 – Oaths Buried Beneath Silence (Cooldown: 3)
- Unique 1 – Mercy Left Behind (Zeta, Omicron)
- Summon: R5-D56
- Basic: Arc Jab
- Special:Â Guided Payload (Cooldown: 3)
- Boil Over: Abilities gain additional effects.
Starkiller (Luke Concept)
Starkiller (Luke Concept) is designed to strengthen the squad’s existing playstyle by improving its synergy, strengthening its survivability and control, and giving this iconic Rebel team the tools it needs to remain competitive in today’s battles with none other than the one who sparked the fire and started it all. Full Kit Reveal.
- Basic Ability: Laser-Sword Strike
- Special 1: Son of the Suns
- Special 2: The Grip of Tython
- Unique 1: The Force of Others
Jaxxon
Jaxxon is a super unique and fun character who stands out on the battlefield and creates amazing synergy with the Prepared mechanic which makes him perfect to pair up with Dash Rendar and Young Lando. Full Kit Reveal.
- Basic Ability:Â Blaster’s Up, Doc
- Special 1: Hop ‘Til You Drop (Cooldown: 3)
- Special 2: Fluffle Shuffle (Cooldown: 4)
- Unique 1: Starship Down (Zeta, Omicron)
Stormtrooper (Concept)
Stormtrooper (Concept) arrives at the Holotables as a sturdy Imperial Trooper Tank inspired by Ralph McQuarrie’s legendary early artwork for Star Wars: A New Hope, charging straight into combat with their shield raised and a lightsaber in hand. Full Kit Reveal.
- Basic – Enforcer’s Blade
- Special – Linebreaker (Cooldown 3)
- Unique – Alderaan Prison Security (Zeta and Omicron)
Yoda (Dark Side Vision)
No art revealed “on purpose” say Capital Games. Full Kit Reveal.
- Basic Ability: Force Fisticuffs
- Special 1: Consume, I Will (CD=3)
- Special 2: Hear Me, You Will (CD=4)(ZETA)
- Unique 1: Learn the Darkness, You Will
- Unique 2: You are Weak… POWERLESS
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