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7 years ago

Devoted Protector Zeta Clarification / Possible Bug

Hello SWGOH Universe,

Recently, I obtained Old Ben’s Devoted Protector zeta ability, but I’m not seeing the effect carry out in game play as I had thought it was supposed to. The description of the zeta states, “When this taunt expires, Old Ben gains taunt for one turn.” I took this to mean that when Old Ben is attacked by an ability that would remove taunt, he would then gain it back for another turn. This is not what is happening in arena when I use this ability. For example; facing CLS or Nihlus buff removal causes Ben to lose taunt and he does not regain it back. Am I misreading the description of Devoted Protector or is this perhaps a bug in the game? Honestly, if Ben can’t regain the taunt even with the zeta due to certain buff cleanses, I wish I could have my zeta mats back.
  • Nope @Crackling_Doom actually it's pretty useful. If it's activated he will even taunt again over a fracture.
  • "chionophile;c-1681719" wrote:
    "Taviffs;c-1681644" wrote:
    Thanks, Kyno. That explains it a little better.

    I’m guessing in cases when Ben suffers a buff immunity while taunting that it will override his ability to regain taunt as well.

    But, but... I want him to taunt FOREVER


    No, it doesn't. He'll taunt through a fracture, or a CLS buff removal that also inflicts buff immunity. That's why it's a zeta.


    see below:
    "Vendi1983;c-1681723" wrote:
    Yes because Fracture and Use the Force are very specific in their wording:

    Use the Force:
    "Deal Physical damage to target enemy, Dispel all buffs on them, remove 100% Turn Meter, and inflict Buff Immunity and Tenacity Down for 2 turns."

    Fracture:
    "Deal Special damage to target enemy 4 times, dispel all buffs on them, remove 50% Turn Meter, and inflict Fracture until the start of Thrawn's next turn, or until Thrawn is defeated...(yada yada yada)"

    In both cases:
    Step 1 - damage target
    Step 2 - dispell/cleanse target
    Step 3 - TMR
    Step 4 - Fracture/Buff Immunity

    Old Ben's zeta on Devoted Protector is instantly activated between steps #2&3. His 2-turn taunt is cleansed then immediately DP kicks in and he regains taunt for 1 further turn. Then the TMR and Buff Immunity occur.


  • "Kyno;c-1681787" wrote:
    "chionophile;c-1681719" wrote:
    "Taviffs;c-1681644" wrote:
    Thanks, Kyno. That explains it a little better.

    I’m guessing in cases when Ben suffers a buff immunity while taunting that it will override his ability to regain taunt as well.

    But, but... I want him to taunt FOREVER


    No, it doesn't. He'll taunt through a fracture, or a CLS buff removal that also inflicts buff immunity. That's why it's a zeta.


    see below:
    "Vendi1983;c-1681723" wrote:
    Yes because Fracture and Use the Force are very specific in their wording:

    Use the Force:
    "Deal Physical damage to target enemy, Dispel all buffs on them, remove 100% Turn Meter, and inflict Buff Immunity and Tenacity Down for 2 turns."

    Fracture:
    "Deal Special damage to target enemy 4 times, dispel all buffs on them, remove 50% Turn Meter, and inflict Fracture until the start of Thrawn's next turn, or until Thrawn is defeated...(yada yada yada)"

    In both cases:
    Step 1 - damage target
    Step 2 - dispell/cleanse target
    Step 3 - TMR
    Step 4 - Fracture/Buff Immunity

    Old Ben's zeta on Devoted Protector is instantly activated between steps #2&3. His 2-turn taunt is cleansed then immediately DP kicks in and he regains taunt for 1 further turn. Then the TMR and Buff Immunity occur.




    Yes, I know why and how it works. I was just correcting Taviff's misconception.