Having some difficulty fighting teams running Royal guard, specifically a guy usually #1 on my server runs Rex lead, Rey, GS, qgj, Royal guard even though I got lucky and took #1 today I struggle against this combination. Currently running 7* lumi, 7 jc, 6 qgj, 6 yoda, 5 dooku

Basically just looking for tips on combatting Royal guard because I can't seem to take anyone down before guard taunts

I find QGJ usefully he can take his taunt down with humbling blow and can give offence up at level 6 but i need to know what your running to be more help

sorry guess i should have read the whole post you should farm for GS he is a beast and can go up to level 9 gear

You can't kill anyone before RG. RG need to be your first target (unless you can 1 shot your first target choice). That's why he is so good. QGJ's special ability is useless against him, because even if you remove the taunt, RG will pop it again, when you hit once more your previous target. It's situational though and depends on the % remaining health of your 1st target choice. RG is not in squad to deal dmg. He is there to give time to the other allies and to absorb the burst of the opponent. In most battles he dies but the allies can do their jobs. Plus if he has a chance to use his basic stun, thats a huge advantage.

Yeah I just lose 3 of my guys straight off if I attack RG first. Would it be worthwhile using my own RG if he's only 5 stars? I would have to level him to 70 and invest in his gear.

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Revenans
9 years ago
Yeah I'm relatively new and had to switch gears and star him up for Yoda. Current lineup is 7 lumi, 7 JC, 6 Yoda (abilities and gear maxed), 6 QGJ, 5 Dooku (soon to be 6*). I just hit 70 recently, I've been able to take #1 in arena 2 times for payout and stay around the top 20 but I think my server is somewhat new.
awakened1130
Seasoned Newcomer
9 years ago
Nice - I just got 6* Yoda myself. Working on gearing him up - he could be helpful in Arena against Dooku.
drexler007
9 years ago
I have not fought so many royal guard teams. esp those with good dps. But one way to work around the taunt of royal guard is to bring poggle, whose offense up buff can help gs/86 one shot targets with their special. My team is Phasma lead+ poggle, poe, 86, GS. I deliberately use my GS to normal attack my opponent's dps, then Phasma's victory march will give my GS another turn. GS's normal attack is followed by a buffed up assist attack from 86. This will kill one dps. The 2nd round GS can nearly kill RG with an assist attack. Just one more scratch and he dies.
awakened1130
Seasoned Newcomer
9 years ago
"Sysy;209101" wrote:
I have not fought so many royal guard teams. esp those with good dps. But one way to work around the taunt of royal guard is to bring poggle, whose offense up buff can help gs/86 one shot targets with their special. My team is Phasma lead+ poggle, poe, 86, GS. I deliberately use my GS to normal attack my opponent's dps, then Phasma's victory march will give my GS another turn. GS's normal attack is followed by a buffed up assist attack from 86. This will kill one dps. The 2nd round GS can nearly kill RG with an assist attack. Just one more scratch and he dies.

Good strategy! :smile:
Galgenstrik
9 years ago
"Awakened1130;209090" wrote:
Nice - I just got 6* Yoda myself. Working on gearing him up - he could be helpful in Arena against Dooku.

Yoda Helpful against Dooku? I thought it would be the other way around.
awakened1130
Seasoned Newcomer
9 years ago
"Galgenstrick;209123" wrote:
"Awakened1130;209090" wrote:
Nice - I just got 6* Yoda myself. Working on gearing him up - he could be helpful in Arena against Dooku.

Yoda Helpful against Dooku? I thought it would be the other way around.

Ha! True - I guess it's a matter of who goes first. With QGJ as leader Yoda can do Battle Meditation giving the entire team Tenacity Up before Dooku can get off his stun.
Galgenstrik
9 years ago
"Awakened1130;209166" wrote:
"Galgenstrick;209123" wrote:
"Awakened1130;209090" wrote:
Nice - I just got 6* Yoda myself. Working on gearing him up - he could be helpful in Arena against Dooku.

Yoda Helpful against Dooku? I thought it would be the other way around.

Ha! True - I guess it's a matter of who goes first. With QGJ as leader Yoda can do Battle Meditation giving the entire team Tenacity Up before Dooku can get off his stun.

True, but only on offense. He always does his basic attack on defense as his first move.
awakened1130
Seasoned Newcomer
9 years ago
"Galgenstrick;209194" wrote:
"Awakened1130;209166" wrote:
"Galgenstrick;209123" wrote:
"Awakened1130;209090" wrote:
Nice - I just got 6* Yoda myself. Working on gearing him up - he could be helpful in Arena against Dooku.

Yoda Helpful against Dooku? I thought it would be the other way around.

Ha! True - I guess it's a matter of who goes first. With QGJ as leader Yoda can do Battle Meditation giving the entire team Tenacity Up before Dooku can get off his stun.

True, but only on offense. He always does his basic attack on defense as his first move.

True good point!
akaruben
9 years ago
I just replaced STH with a 7* RG because I've been struggling defensively in Arena. We'll see tomorrow if it works!
BariumStargirio
9 years ago
"RangerVortex;209371" wrote:
I just replaced STH with a 7* RG because I've been struggling defensively in Arena. We'll see tomorrow if it works!

I'm curious how this works out for you. I'm thinking about subbing RG for Han as well. My RG is only 5* though.