Kit Reveal: Depa Billaba's Greatest Hits

UNIT NAME: Depa Billaba

ALIGNMENT: Light Side

CATEGORIES: Attacker, Galactic Republic, Jedi, Jedi Vanguard

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Key Attributes:

• Attacker for the new Jedi Vanguard squad led by Jedi Master Mace Windu
• Synergy with out of turn attacks and Shatterpoint
• Final marquee unit for the Revenge of the Sith Era

Inspiration:

• Depa Billaba was the Padawan to Mace Windu and Master to Caleb Dume (aka Kanan Jarrus)
• As such we have subtle nods to both Mace Windu (Shatterpoint) and Kanan (70% counter chance and recovery from being inflicted with a debuff) in her abilities
• The animation for Will of the Council is from the first episode of the Bad Batch where she fights off her own Clone Troopers to save her Padawan from Order 66
• The title you earn for Tier IV of her Marquee is “Hotwire” which was the secret identity Depa took on when investigating the Riftwalkers pirates (from the novel The Living Force)

Strategy Tips:

• Depa gains benefits when attacking out of turn, so finding ways to call her to assist will help her damage scale. When facing Depa, preventing her from attacking out of turn is an effective avenue to try and shut her down.
• Though she is a stalwart and effective addition to other Jedi teams, she is at her best when partnered alongside Jedi Master Mace Windu.
• Depa is an aggressive attacker, but her defensive stats are a bit on the low side. Keeping her safe with tanks or defensive mechanics from her allies will be crucial to her survivability. 

 

FAQ:

• How do I unlock Depa Billaba?
• Marquee event starting at 11am on Tues June 17
• Is she required for Jedi Master Mace Windu?
• Yes, she is the final requirement for him, coming in at…. I’m sure no one saw this coming… Relic 5
• Who is the ideal 5th for the new Jedi Vanguard team?
• There are many Vanguards to choose from, but Aayla Secura receives a rework in this release that makes her particularly good here. 
• Is it one “l” or two “l”s in her last name?
• Two, Billaba.

Character Q/A: https://forms.gle/rqzStFuEEseZJ2eL6 

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ABILITIES:

Basic - Serene Blade

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Deal Physical damage to target enemy.

During Depa's turn, inflict Vulnerable for 1 turn.

If it is not Depa's turn and all allies were Jedi Vanguard at the start of battle, this attack deals 25% more damage (stacking) until the start of her next turn.

SPECIAL 1: Vaapad Disciple (Cooldown: 3)

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Inflict Healing Immunity for 2 turns and deal Physical damage to target enemy. Depa gains Health Steal Up for 2 turns. If Jedi Master Mace Windu is in the Leader slot, this ability deals 50% more damage.

Call Jedi Master Mace Windu to assist twice.

Special 2: Will of the Council (Cooldown: 4) (ZETA)

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If Jedi Master Mace Windu is the allied Leader, dispel all buffs on enemies, and if any enemies have Investigation, they gain a stack of Investigation for 2 turns which can't be copied, dispelled, or prevented.

Deal bonus Physical damage to all enemies with Shatterpoint, then deal Physical damage to all enemies. Inflict Shatterpoint (excluding raid bosses and Galactic Legends) on enemies this bonus damage was dealt to until the end of the encounter, which can't be copied, dispelled, evaded, or resisted. Jedi Vanguard allies gain Critical Damage Up and Defense Penetration Up for 2 turns. 

Depa and Jedi Master Mace Windu gain Foresight for 2 turns. When this Foresight expires from Depa, she gains 100% Turn Meter. When this Foresight expires from Jedi Master Mace Windu, he gains Protection Up (50%) for 2 turns.

UNIQUE 1: Nothing and Everything (ZETA, OMICRON)

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Depa has +70% counter chance, +25% Offense, and recovers 15% Health and Protection whenever she is inflicted with a debuff. If Jedi Master Mace Windu is in the Leader slot, Depa gains 30% Turn Meter at the start of each encounter, and whenever he uses an ability, Depa gain 25% Critical Damage for 2 turns.

Whenever an enemy is inflicted with Shatterpoint, Depa gains Advantage for 2 turns.

If all allies were Jedi Vanguard at the start of battle: Whenever an enemy is defeated, if they had stacks of Investigation, the next time a Jedi Vanguard uses a Special ability and the target was not Revealed, they inflict a stack of Investigation for 2 turns, which can't be copied, dispelled, or prevented. Whenever an enemy gains a stack of Investigation, Depa gains Speed Up for 2 turns.

While in Territory Battles: Jedi Vanguard allies gain 200% Max Health and Offense.

At the start of each encounter, Jedi Vanguard Tanks gain 200% bonus Protection until the end of the encounter.

Whenever a Jedi Vanguard ally uses an ability, they remove 10% Turn Meter from their target enemy. Whenever a Jedi Vanguard ally defeats an enemy, all Jedi Vanguard recover 50% Health and Protection and gain Damage Immunity and Speed Up for 3 turns.

Whenever a Jedi Vanguard ally is damaged by an enemy, all other Jedi Vanguard gain 10% Turn Meter.

Enemies can't be revived.