I have him geared up past 7, on to 8. I love this toon in my top 5 I worked hard getting him ready and farming him, he has good health and like earlier posters said he pretty much has that kill shot, great against Poe teams and now royal guard who takes so much damage, my arena team is Sid( lead), dooku, opress, Maul, and Darka...I pretty low through arena without issues except one or two teams which is a coin toss most times......I do understand how many are split on savage but he has been awesome for me so far, plus he takes attention from Maul away in arena high is crucial. Whirling blades hits once and usually battle turns to my favor.