Best Dark Side Squad

Yeah, FO is anything but "not really good". They have a lot of uses and can be really good in arena, at least on offence. They do require at least KRU's leadership zeta.

I have 3 accounts and I run NS on one, FO on another, and Sith on the 3rd. Of all those, my NS squad is the best, but my FO team is quickly catching up.

But I still wouldn't recommend either because it sounds like you're still a fairly early game player. NS don't have ships or lead to any legendary characters. You're getting a good raid team with some arena viability, which is good, but that's it. FO does lead to a legendary character (BB8), but Resistance is pretty limited in their use across multiple game modes and are really only good with Finn's zeta. So unless you're already farming zetas, they can wait too.

Empire is probably the best faction to go for simply because you'll get 2 of them with the team you're currently farming, you get a head start on another 2 that you get for free (Tarkin/TFP), and another from achievements you get just from playing the game (Vader). You can build them quickly and without competing for resources with other farms. They also have a lot of good ships and get you one of the best legendary toons in the game (R2D2).

"banjo1071;c-1574170" wrote:
Best Arena: Nighmare Team
Best All round: NS (needs Zetas)
Most Fun: Troopers
Coolest Team: FO (but not really good...)

What this guy said.

FO fanboys can say what they want, but the fact is, in arena, FO is gonna fall. As is troopers. Doesn't mean they're not good for their uses and fun to play. But if you're looking at arena and overall value to have geared, @banjo1071 is giving you the best advice.

Though the current zPalp lead team is killer, too. EP, Vader, Sion +2. Requires, again, zetas.

Early on, I suggest Empire. You can work in a lot of pilots, which streamlines farming. A few key members fall in your lap.

Start out with Vader, TIE Fighter Pilot, Grand Moff Tarkin, and Boba Fett, +1. Boba's not Empire, but he compliments the team. As you unlock Palpatine and Thrawn, rotate them in, and Fett out.

"BubbaFett;c-1574273" wrote:
My FO team is currently 10th in arena.....

Let's not forget that our Arena shards are all different. You'd not get anywhere near 10th in my shard with FO. Not gonna happen.

"YKMisfit;c-1574291" wrote:
Yeah, FO is anything but "not really good". They have a lot of uses and can be really good in arena, at least on offence. They do require at least KRU's leadership zeta.

I have 3 accounts and I run NS on one, FO on another, and Sith on the 3rd. Of all those, my NS squad is the best, but my FO team is quickly catching up.

But I still wouldn't recommend either because it sounds like you're still a fairly early game player. NS don't have ships or lead to any legendary characters. You're getting a good raid team with some arena viability, which is good, but that's it. FO does lead to a legendary character (BB8), but Resistance is pretty limited in their use across multiple game modes and are really only good with Finn's zeta. So unless you're already farming zetas, they can wait too.

Empire is probably the best faction to go for simply because you'll get 2 of them with the team you're currently farming, you get a head start on another 2 that you get for free (Tarkin/TFP), and another from achievements you get just from playing the game (Vader). You can build them quickly and without competing for resources with other farms. They also have a lot of good ships and get you one of the best legendary toons in the game (R2D2).

Excellent post.

Tarkin, Vader, TFP, and Boba all have important ships - you need Tarkin and DS ships to get to the zeta mat challenge. They should be part of your DS farm. You'll get Palp and Thrawn with Phoenix to round out an Empire squad, but until then, add FOTP and KRU into your farming. Two more DS ships, powerful attackers, and the start of your FO farming for BB-8. FOTP takes a while, so it's worth starting now.

I agree with Empire as the current best second-stage team to farm. My arena team went from Phoenix to Empire and now to "nightmare" Sith.

Since you're already working on Phoenix, it's a good idea to follow the road to CLS. It goes Phoenix to Emperor & Thrawn, Empire to R2D2, A New Hope rebels to Commander Luke Skywalker. This will allow you to use solid teams while getting legendary characters and the first hero's journey character.

"BubbaFett;c-1574811" wrote:
Suggesting op slap together a squad of zpalp, Zion, nihilus, thrawn and Vader isn't exactly helpful....

I wouldn't and I didn't.

"BubbaFett;c-1575083" wrote:
TBH, I would suggest that new players ignore arena for the most part.... It's best to ignore it, and do the best with the junk they give you while farming Phoenix.... Short term pain for long term gain...

Controversial idea mate.

I ignored the Arena for a long time. I'm now way behind and never will catch up.

"BubbaFett;c-1575083" wrote:
TBH, I would suggest that new players ignore arena for the most part.... It's best to ignore it, and do the best with the junk they give you while farming Phoenix.... Short term pain for long term gain...

That crystal income from arena is what gets you long term gain.