I managed to get through it the first time last occurrence with EP, zVader, DT, Thrawn and BB8 (gear 10-11 and EP g12) got the zetas but then couldn’t get through it the 2nd day and gave up. I think the most frustrating thing for me has been the TM manipulation from the murder bears. I think I counted 28 attacks at one point before I got a turn - almost makes me wish they hit harder just to get it over with faster.
Tried today with droids after reading this (HK, 88, BB8, Chopper, zzR2; gear 9 for HK & Chopper, 11 for 88 & BB8, 12 for R2) and got through it surprisingly easily so thank you to everyone for that.
Mind you, tomorrow is another story... will keep you posted ;)