Kind of late, but anyways.
For the Assualt trooper I almost always have the toughen up Star card equipped. It’s saved my skin several times.
One of the worst mistakes you can make in this game as a hero is going against a speeder, or rushing into combat when there are multiple enemies and you don’t have any crowd clearing abilities.
speeders melt lightsaber heroes super fast. Like, don’t try it.
Playing the objective is super important, not only will it get you battle points, but it could also lead to a potential victory.
also, for BB-9E, since he such a lower stun than BB8, you have to be careful. With him, troopers are your best friends. It’s always best to have some support when going against hordes, which isn’t BB-9E’s strength.
also, starfighters are super important. Only strafe on the objectives, like an ion disrupter holder, or an important area. Regular troops are also fine to shoot. Just don’t go for heroes, that’s rude and mean. They have no means of fighting back.
@Ibmilo1Uhm, speeders? Are you talking about the current version speeders? They aren't a real threat to anyone anymore, because it has become very hard to actually hit something with them and their dmg output has been reduced greatly.
If your experience has been different however, please elaborate.
That point about BB-9E isn't true, with the Faster, Faster star card the Shock Spin gets a noteable damage buff which in fact allows you to obliberate groups of enemies.This star card is even meant to use that ability against groups because the dmg buff is only active when at least 2 enemies are within your AoE at epic card level.
For real, you can go just as easy against hordes with this droid as with BB-8, just that BB-8 is a bit better off against enforcers.
@TRlALONI mean on Endor I was Rey (full health) and I just got destroyed by the speeder alone, I was running and hiding and stuff... dead. Maybe it was an isolated incident where it was a glitch idk.
On the point about BB-9E, I meant just using his regular stun prod. I’m super good as him, but I just see new players never using his abilities and trying to take on a group of players with only the prod. They also never dodge. Probably should’ve been more clear.
@Ibmilo1Weird, I don't remember speeders being any good anymore since the update. Maybe that guy specialised himself in using them also with hardware setups, making them easier to use.
Ah, ok. Well, the dmg upgrade for hBB-9E's main weapon helps too. I use this with shock spin damage upgrade and more hp regeneration.
All in all, I really like using BB-9E in greater modes and I feel like many players underestimate this droid. Funniest part is yeeting people into the abyss on the First Order's dreadnought though lol.
