I decided to create a post where we could discuss droid comps and strategies for various comps and characters that are "Meta'The idea is for people to post their solutions for the various characters and combos that are notoriously tough for droids to beat.To make it a good strategy thread, i think a hood firms would be to start by naming the problem comp followed by either naming a droid counter or asking for one.I'll start with an example:Chirrut and BazeCounter I use is B2 and K2S0. Wait to tackle them until you have buff immunity on baze and daze on chirrut to take out chirrut. He's first unless you can't land buff immunity on Baze. Then Daze Baze and take him out first.

Wiggs + anything but chaseFor me what has worked by now is the great K2SO, some people daze Wedge I rather daze Biggs just to avoid the turn meter gain after crits too and since I run R2 I stun Wedge first and if I don't get to stun him is the first I take down with my first burstPS: Awesome idea man!

Zader + Sidious + Palpatine_____________________________I always Zerg down Sidious first. Palpatine second. Usually before either goes.Normally old Palps is first priority because droids seem to be extra susceptible to stuns (could just be in my head though). However, Sidious's fast AoE with DoTs just ends up being too much cumulative damage to survive with the Zader lead once his DoTs get added as well. There's no real required characters for this one outside of a faster than their Sidious Jawa Engineer for opening zerg and hk for tm shenanigans. No matter who is in the comp I AoE with B2 on cooldown. He's only necessary if they have taunters though. If Dooku is in the Comp K2 is a must. Other than those potential needs, just load up on heavy hitters.Zader is actually a relatively easy lead to take down in general.Zavage___________________________I personally have the best luck with this guy if I leave him for last. The trick to that is he has to be the last man standing while I have a full squad with most of their health and protection.Nihilus + Dooku + Sith Trooper__________________________Whenever Sith Trooper is in comp I always AoE with B2 on cooldown, along with any other auto taunter. Dooku is taken care of by bringing along K2S0 to Daze him. IG-88's healing immunity is another less effective solution to Dooku. IG-88 in general is great against Nihilus leads due to the massive damage and healing immunity. Both come in very handy against those massive regenerating health bars.@Chewie_says_Aaarww I know it's been a while, but didn't you used to beat Zeta Maul teams with droids under a Boba lead? Would you be up for sharing whatever you might recall of your strategies that worked with that comp?

Zeta QuiGon with GK_________________HK, B2, K2, 88, JEJE does the tm thing, and B2 wipes the foresight. (B2 is super clutch against Jedi as dodging an allies attack triggers the tm gain just like them getting damaged). K2 then dazes whoever needs Dazing. Dazing priority is Aayla, Anakin, GK. HK and 88 both AoE then. HK will get a followup single target attack, but 88 won't. I then proceed to AoE on cooldown and zerg GK down first. I use the opportunities of GK not taunting to reapply Daze, but GK is my main priority. By staying on GK I get to continue to crit as well as remove a whole host of problems that he represents: Crit immunty, Cleansing, retribution, massive assist. I can take a lot of Kenobis out before they get the assist off if I focus on him from the get go.After that, my kill order is JKA, Aayla, Yoda, QGJ, whoever...

"Woodroward;c-1194571" wrote:Zader + Sidious + Palpatine_____________________________@Chewie_says_Aaarww I know it's been a while, but didn't you used to beat Zeta Maul teams with droids under a Boba lead? Would you be up for sharing whatever you might recall of your strategies that worked with that comp?Jo, Boba lead was good, but it was more like a temporary fix, now with sith assassin in play it will be much harder to beat those squads. Back in the day, I used Boba(L), JE, 88, B2 and K2SO.

"Chewie_says_Aaarww;c-1208677" wrote:"Woodroward;c-1194571" wrote:Zader + Sidious + Palpatine_____________________________@Chewie_says_Aaarww I know it's been a while, but didn't you used to beat Zeta Maul teams with droids under a Boba lead? Would you be up for sharing whatever you might recall of your strategies that worked with that comp?Jo, Boba lead was good, but it was more like a temporary fix, now with sith assassin in play it will be much harder to beat those squads. Back in the day, I used Boba(L), JE, 88, B2 and K2SO. Right on. Thanks for responding. I think @Ig88isboss also said something about beating Zeta Maul teams after R2 came out, but I don't think he frequents these forums anymore. I'd really like to see some strats for all the droid problem comps and everyone's contribution helps. @Modulous @STRIKEBOMB Would you two be up for contributing?

Droid strats and comps in the meta

herradezjose
8 years ago
Wiggs + anything but chase

For me what has worked by now is the great K2SO, some people daze Wedge I rather daze Biggs just to avoid the turn meter gain after crits too and since I run R2 I stun Wedge first and if I don't get to stun him is the first I take down with my first burst

PS: Awesome idea man!
almightywood
8 years ago
Zader + Sidious + Palpatine
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I always Zerg down Sidious first. Palpatine second. Usually before either goes.
Normally old Palps is first priority because droids seem to be extra susceptible to stuns (could just be in my head though). However, Sidious's fast AoE with DoTs just ends up being too much cumulative damage to survive with the Zader lead once his DoTs get added as well.

There's no real required characters for this one outside of a faster than their Sidious Jawa Engineer for opening zerg and hk for tm shenanigans.

No matter who is in the comp I AoE with B2 on cooldown. He's only necessary if they have taunters though.

If Dooku is in the Comp K2 is a must.

Other than those potential needs, just load up on heavy hitters.

Zader is actually a relatively easy lead to take down in general.

Zavage
___________________________

I personally have the best luck with this guy if I leave him for last. The trick to that is he has to be the last man standing while I have a full squad with most of their health and protection.

Nihilus + Dooku + Sith Trooper
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Whenever Sith Trooper is in comp I always AoE with B2 on cooldown, along with any other auto taunter.

Dooku is taken care of by bringing along K2S0 to Daze him. IG-88's healing immunity is another less effective solution to Dooku.

IG-88 in general is great against Nihilus leads due to the massive damage and healing immunity. Both come in very handy against those massive regenerating health bars.

@Chewie_says_Aaarww I know it's been a while, but didn't you used to beat Zeta Maul teams with droids under a Boba lead? Would you be up for sharing whatever you might recall of your strategies that worked with that comp?
almightywood
8 years ago
Zeta QuiGon with GK
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HK, B2, K2, 88, JE

JE does the tm thing, and B2 wipes the foresight. (B2 is super clutch against Jedi as dodging an allies attack triggers the tm gain just like them getting damaged). K2 then dazes whoever needs Dazing. Dazing priority is Aayla, Anakin, GK. HK and 88 both AoE then. HK will get a followup single target attack, but 88 won't.

I then proceed to AoE on cooldown and zerg GK down first. I use the opportunities of GK not taunting to reapply Daze, but GK is my main priority. By staying on GK I get to continue to crit as well as remove a whole host of problems that he represents: Crit immunty, Cleansing, retribution, massive assist. I can take a lot of Kenobis out before they get the assist off if I focus on him from the get go.

After that, my kill order is JKA, Aayla, Yoda, QGJ, whoever...
CrisRedfield100
8 years ago
"Woodroward;c-1194571" wrote:
Zader + Sidious + Palpatine
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@Chewie_says_Aaarww I know it's been a while, but didn't you used to beat Zeta Maul teams with droids under a Boba lead? Would you be up for sharing whatever you might recall of your strategies that worked with that comp?

Jo, Boba lead was good, but it was more like a temporary fix, now with sith assassin in play it will be much harder to beat those squads. Back in the day, I used Boba(L), JE, 88, B2 and K2SO.
almightywood
8 years ago
"Chewie_says_Aaarww;c-1208677" wrote:
"Woodroward;c-1194571" wrote:
Zader + Sidious + Palpatine
_____________________________

@Chewie_says_Aaarww I know it's been a while, but didn't you used to beat Zeta Maul teams with droids under a Boba lead? Would you be up for sharing whatever you might recall of your strategies that worked with that comp?

Jo, Boba lead was good, but it was more like a temporary fix, now with sith assassin in play it will be much harder to beat those squads. Back in the day, I used Boba(L), JE, 88, B2 and K2SO.

Right on. Thanks for responding. I think @Ig88isboss also said something about beating Zeta Maul teams after R2 came out, but I don't think he frequents these forums anymore.

I'd really like to see some strats for all the droid problem comps and everyone's contribution helps. @Modulous @STRIKEBOMB Would you two be up for contributing?
STRlKEBOMB
8 years ago
"Woodroward;c-1208855" wrote:
"Chewie_says_Aaarww;c-1208677" wrote:
"Woodroward;c-1194571" wrote:
Zader + Sidious + Palpatine
_____________________________

@Chewie_says_Aaarww I know it's been a while, but didn't you used to beat Zeta Maul teams with droids under a Boba lead? Would you be up for sharing whatever you might recall of your strategies that worked with that comp?

Jo, Boba lead was good, but it was more like a temporary fix, now with sith assassin in play it will be much harder to beat those squads. Back in the day, I used Boba(L), JE, 88, B2 and K2SO.

Right on. Thanks for responding. I think @Ig88isboss also said something about beating Zeta Maul teams after R2 came out, but I don't think he frequents these forums anymore.

I'd really like to see some strats for all the droid problem comps and everyone's contribution helps. @Modulous @STRIKEBOMB Would you two be up for contributing?

I'm currently gearing up zbarriss and I'm going to see how she does alongside Kenobi as a replacement for JE against rex leads and maul.
akalsaris
8 years ago
Here's my thoughts on team comps for offense. I am a newer 85 (Dec '16) so my shard is not necessarily as competitive as others. I'm the only droid user in top 50, probably in the top 100 for all I know).
'Core' cast: HK-47 (L), IG-88, B2
'Rotating' cast: Jawa Engineer, IG-86, R2, K2S0, Boba Fett. Once GK is unlocked/geared he will be on the cast as well. My R2 is still getting geared so I don't use him as much as others that are G11.

'Thrawn Empire' - very hard to beat so far
Rotate in: TBD. I have fared very poorly against this team so far. I plan on trying R2 and K2S0 in the future.
'Chirrut+Baze' squads (Any combination of rebels, DN, etc.) - very RNG dependent, B2 is the MVP
Rotate in: K2S0, SOMETIMES Boba Fett in place of Jawa Engineer (I'm still deciding if I like Boba in here since he and B2 often have anti-synergy)
'Zeta Maul' - hard difficulty (RNG)
Rotate in: R2D2, Jawa Engineer OR Boba Fett (?). I have been avoiding these while I work on R2's gear. I haven't tried a Boba lead here yet.
'Jedi' - medium difficulty (some RNG due to B2 needing to constantly clear buffs)
Rotate in: Jawa Engineer, K2S0
'Darth Nihilus Sith' (assuming Count Dooku) - easy, too slow
Rotate in: Jawa Engineer, K2S0
'Resistance' - easy but sometimes Expose RNG will take a match
Rotate in: Jawa Engineer, IG-86
'Zeta Vader' - easy, too slow
Rotate in: Jawa Engineer, IG-86
'Classic Rebels' (No Chirrut+Baze) - easy, too slow
Rotate in: Jawa Engineer, IG-86
'First Order' - easy, too slow
Rotate in: Jawa Engineer, IG-86

Defense squad (last fight of the day): I usually end with whatever I have, but I'm starting to think that I should close up matches with HK-47 (L), IG-88, B2, R2D2, and Jawa Engineer. I suspect that it should discourage more squads from attacking compared with other characters.
STRlKEBOMB
8 years ago
"STRIKEBOMB;c-1208879" wrote:
"Woodroward;c-1208855" wrote:
"Chewie_says_Aaarww;c-1208677" wrote:
"Woodroward;c-1194571" wrote:
Zader + Sidious + Palpatine
_____________________________

@Chewie_says_Aaarww I know it's been a while, but didn't you used to beat Zeta Maul teams with droids under a Boba lead? Would you be up for sharing whatever you might recall of your strategies that worked with that comp?

Jo, Boba lead was good, but it was more like a temporary fix, now with sith assassin in play it will be much harder to beat those squads. Back in the day, I used Boba(L), JE, 88, B2 and K2SO.

Right on. Thanks for responding. I think @Ig88isboss also said something about beating Zeta Maul teams after R2 came out, but I don't think he frequents these forums anymore.

I'd really like to see some strats for all the droid problem comps and everyone's contribution helps. @Modulous @STRIKEBOMB Would you two be up for contributing?

I'm currently gearing up zbarriss and I'm going to see how she does alongside Kenobi as a replacement for JE against Rex leads and maul.

My first tests worked out pretty well in my opinion. I faced a Rex lead, R2, Nihilus, Chaze with HK, R2, 88, GK, and Barriss. First battle 88 got annihilated because I killed Rex first because I thought it would be tremendously valuable to not have to deal with his tenacity buff again, but then I wasn't able to kill Nihilus fast enough. Second battle I got Nihilus first and then got Rex before his 2nd use of his ability (R2 was at very low protection at this point) so everything was looking good.....until Chirrut KO'd, of all people, IG-88. The one character I desperately needed to defeat Chaze, otherwise I wouldn't be able to either A: kill Baze in 1 round, or B: get healing immunity on Baze. After that I was running low on time before my payout so I attacked a different team (although in the end I could've did 1 more battle because I got sniped from 1st place). I think I definitely could have beaten that team if 88 wasn't always getting 1 shotted lol. It would also help if I could get my Kenobi to 7* (6* currently) so he could survive more punishment, but he didn't die until some major damage was dealt to him from high damage single target attacks. Unfortunately I wasn't able to test this team against any sith today except one at the very end, but I had very bad RNG and again, 88 got 1 shot by sith assassin lol
NyKynoe
8 years ago
Rex Lead is and always will be the hard counter. Droids crit, he feeds from crits....no real strategy to get around that.

New issue Han, again another good droid counter. Now that he can ignore taunt pretty hard to protect JE when he is needed.
STRlKEBOMB
8 years ago
"Kyno;c-1210125" wrote:
Rex Lead is and always will be the hard counter. Droids crit, he feeds from crits....no real strategy to get around that.

New issue Han, again another good droid counter. Now that he can ignore taunt pretty hard to protect JE when he is needed.

I don't think I'll have to worry the raid Han Solo rework lol. Droids are easy enough to beat on defense already