There are some stereotypical teams that show up frequently in arena (e.g. First order with zeta phasma lead, Resistance with zFinn lead, Phoenix). Are there general strategy tips/guides for how to beat them? (What teams work well against them, what teams work poorly, who to attack first, who to strip what buff from or apply buff immunity, what sorts of attacks to avoid, etc.)Obviously some of this will depend on your team, relative mod strengths, etc. But for attacking those factions with one leader, there might be some strategies which are generally applicable.I expect this information is out there someplace, but I haven't been able to find it. If it is not, maybe we should start a series of threads (one per opponent team) where people can share their tips.

"Rotor;c-1240718" wrote:FO, Resistance, Fénix are not endgame meta teams. https://swgoh.gg/meta-report/Most people are not playing in the top 10 or top 50, or even top 100. There is still value in giving assistance to the majority. One may still face these in GW.I face a few FO teams in the top 100 (haven't been much above 50, so don't know what down there in my shard). I haven't figured out how to beat full FO team (max gear, zetas, good mods) with my zQGJ squad.Phoenix appears to be an early game squad (based on farm locations), so expect those in early game might use/encounter it in arena or GW.

So I'm a scrub, a nobody. 76th level, one omega'd skill, placing anywhere between high 200's and 500's in the arena (but usually winning). I also typically win out GW.I run a rebel Rogue One squad minus Baze (too weak right now) with Bodhi in his place.I *hate* Phoenix squads. Only way I beat them is by knocking out Hera early -- my logic being that removal of their ability sharing is key. If I choose to fight a full Phoenix squad, I usually sub in my 7* Ventress to remove their buffs and seem to be batting .500 that way.The other cookie cutter formula I see a lot of in my ranks is rebel crews sporting the orange twins (Biggs/Wedge). If I'm particularly unlucky, they'll also have Lando in there. In those scenarios, I make Wedge and Lando my primary targets -- whichever one doesn't get ability blocked by Cassian's shock grenade has a bullseye on his chest.Empire crews have me beating Palpatine into mush first, followed by either Vader or Nihilus (again depending on who I can keep blocked).Like I said, I'm a nobody and way less advanced than everyone here, but I thought I'd try contributing.

In my experience,If Titans (CLS,GAT,GK,Han,R2) use GK,Zarris or RJTIf zEP use Rex(L)If RJT(L) use NS or use Rex,GK,Han,DN,GAT or zEPif NS use zEP if Rex(L) use Titans or RJTIf Thrawn(L) use GK,Zarris

Galactic War key early on if you're stuck on a battle?If it's your A, B or C team regardless, kill the leader if you feel like you won't take them all down.When you re-enter the battle with your next group they don't have a leader ability in a leader slot. I.E Hera doesn't exist so they can't share uniques.

FO, Resistance, Fénix are not endgame meta teams. https://swgoh.gg/meta-report/

How to beat specific arena teams - guides?

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DVZR
8 years ago
Link to wrong game. Clickbait.

Talia is not a good lead for that team. Remove Talia, make Qui Gon leader, and add another Jedi. Zeta QGJ leader if you plan to use the team for a while.
Da_Bauers
Seasoned Ace
8 years ago
Galactic War key early on if you're stuck on a battle?

If it's your A, B or C team regardless, kill the leader if you feel like you won't take them all down.

When you re-enter the battle with your next group they don't have a leader ability in a leader slot. I.E Hera doesn't exist so they can't share uniques.
Drazhar91
8 years ago
You just need to be a little prophetic about the meta. There have been like 3 metas in some months in the last year: CLS, then JTR and now EP, with a very short NS moment. While you try to figure out the next meta, just keep up with these and keep in mind that maybe in the past it wasn't so, but now the OPness of the meta characters they release makes almost sure that they will never leave the meta. They will surely get outclassed by the shiny new one, but they'll always remain in the meta. I still run CLS and through some good mods I almost always manage to wreck those trash can-based JTR teams.
trawski31
7 years ago
What teams beat double zeta kru lead with officer, exicusioner, tank and masked
Da_Bauers
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
Something faster than FOO. Get an attack in before he gives marching orders to someone else. Ideally have a cleanse ready to take away Kylos stun or stun him so he can't counter. Healing immunity negates his unique and his zeta leadership.
DoM1NaNcE
7 years ago
This thread brings a very good question. You are all dismissing it as just use the meta. But what about territory war? Youve just used your meta team now what? You need to know how to maximise your remaining squads.

So how do you beat beat a meta squad now you have used yours?
How do you counter a fo team? Or jedi? Or night sisters? Troopers? Pheonix?
Basically whats best squad for each without using meta?
himman123456
New Spectator
7 years ago
Against pheonix get chopper to not taunt whether it's from stun, buff immunity, fracture, or shocked doesn't really matter. Then kill Kanan. He should taunt any way so it's not really up to you. After Kanan is dead they will stop countering so you can deal with Ezra
Rath_Tarr0
7 years ago
"catharsis478;c-1456215" wrote:
Killing Hera does not prevent them from sharing their uniques, if you think so you need to read her leader ability again; it just removes the 20% to 40% turn meter gain when they use specials.

It also removes her Backup Plan ability aka rez.
pugettia
7 years ago
"Trawski;c-1618653" wrote:
What teams beat double zeta kru lead with officer, exicusioner, tank and masked

CLS, JTR or Thrawn teams seem like possibles. As noted want good speed.

Here are a few resources that list some counters to various teams.

https://gaming-fans.com/swgoh-101/swgoh-101-territory-wars-guide/swgoh-101-territory-wars-guide-counter-teams/

https://hackmd.io/s/SJzdQB9rM#

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qftcFmIzKbs
(This only lists leads, rather than team compositions. Use the bookmarks to
get to the charts.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o83SO_G1wew

These lists are a little out of date. They don't really cover zEP teams,
zBosk teams, Treya teams.

I guess zBastila lead with some strong Jedi (GMY) is supposed to be a decent counter to Treya teams.

Don't know how to counter the others.

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