Ebb and Flow or Number Crunch?

Good thread, thanks.

I'm pretty close to using my first Zeta. And I've already planned it to be one of these two. Awaiting answers eagerly.

number crunch

Thanks! I suppose Number Crunch would make more sense because it would also be useful for the next CLS event (If I can get my Old Ben and Luke to 7* in time). But I still do not know.

Thrawn's 100% counter is not a trivial +50%. It can stun the opponent so this didn't cost anything on the TM. Also the fractured toon loses 15% TM. TM is a bigger threat in this game than speed.

I think R2's kit is amazing and have used him in a hybrid LS/DS arena but believe his best use is with LS team all around. Op isn't using R2 in a full LS team so I think Thrawn's zeta is better. Thrawn instantly converts the battle to 5 v 4 (though temporarily) and that's a lot in controling the outcome.

Nice, excellent point! thank you. The fact that I am not using a full LS team is probably my biggest reservation with Number Crunch. 10% health, protection, potency, and offense sounds great, but not exceptional if it is just for Rex and Zarris.

If solely for arena then no way you can put it on r2. You have no rebels or resistance to benefit from it

I'd hold onto it. Ebb and flow works best in an empire team (you're not gonna see the TM benefits w/o empire chars). Unless you have a strong empire team that you're looking to field in raids, where the TM can be huge (excellent with Zader on the pit).

Ebb & Flow is a much better zeta in your situation.

I'd go with Number Crunch. After Finn and Han it is arguably the best Zeta in the game. It will also help you keep Rex alive for longer.

Thanks for all the info and advice guys! I'm also very strongly considering going out of the cliche norms (Rex, CLS, Wiggs, Chaze, Etc..) and doing a Zader lead with ZThrawn, Zhilus, palps, and +1 Empire. Although the whole Rex thing is working for me now, I also strongly dislike doing what everyone else is doing. lol.