Guys I need some advice. Currently I am running 5* QGJ (lead), 7* Lumi, 5* Yoda, 6* Sid and 4*Dooku. I need to replace Dooku from my arena team at least until I have him to 6*. Which won't be for a while as I am currently going all in on Jedi. Anyway, here is my dilemma. I have Assaj Ventress at 5*. I have all 85 shards to promote her to 6*. I also have just enough $ to take her to lvl70 as well. So she would be 6* lvl70, gear lvl8That is one option, here is the otherI have a 4* Anakin I am currently farming. I have enough credits to take him to lvl70 lvl8 gear. Now, I know a 6* normally would be without question the way to go. However, since I am already running 3/5 Jedi, it seems logical that even though my Anakin is 4*, at lvl70 and lvl8 gear, he would be a better option than Ventress simply because she is SOOOO slow. I need power/damage added to my roster. Ventress hits really hard, but is slow as a sloth. Anakin, won't hit quite as hard as Ventress, but with the added speed from QGJ, it seems like it could make up the difference in star level. Not to mention the heal block that Anakin can lay down... Suggestions?

Anakin is a great option with QGJ and Yoda. You have 3 guys that move before almost anyone. Sid is also really fast, that's 4 guys that move before Geonosian Soldier. Anakin also can move twice in the first portion of the game (he moves at 160, then gains 90% TM when the enemy kills first of your guys)Problem is you will have problems to beat Sid, as he dodge your jedis a bit. You can either left him to the end of he combat, and check until you pass his dodge, but it's hard. Having Rey or Geonosian Soldier would help a lot to kill him

"Triqui;152928" wrote:Anakin is a great option with QGJ and Yoda. You have 3 guys that move before almost anyone. Sid is also really fast, that's 4 guys that move before Geonosian Soldier. Anakin also can move twice in the first portion of the game (he moves at 160, then gains 90% TM when the enemy kills first of your guys)Problem is you will have problems to beat Sid, as he dodge your jedis a bit. You can either left him to the end of he combat, and check until you pass his dodge, but it's hard. Having Rey or Geonosian Soldier would help a lot to kill himYeah, I am having that issue, seems my Lumi is the only one who can hit him consistently, but thats another matter. So you suggest the 4* Anakin over 6* Ventress?

Would Sid not dodge Ventress as much? If not, she may be the way to go... Even with her speed

"Speaker4thedead;152935" wrote:"Triqui;152928" wrote:Anakin is a great option with QGJ and Yoda. You have 3 guys that move before almost anyone. Sid is also really fast, that's 4 guys that move before Geonosian Soldier. Anakin also can move twice in the first portion of the game (he moves at 160, then gains 90% TM when the enemy kills first of your guys)Problem is you will have problems to beat Sid, as he dodge your jedis a bit. You can either left him to the end of he combat, and check until you pass his dodge, but it's hard. Having Rey or Geonosian Soldier would help a lot to kill himYeah, I am having that issue, seems my Lumi is the only one who can hit him consistently, but thats another matter. So you suggest the 4* Anakin over 6* Ventress? In general, yes. But I would think about replacing either Lumi or Sid for a high damage dealer to deal with enemy Sid if they have one

Sid's such a pain to kill for an all Jedi team, which sucks because he is so commonly used. I don't think Ventress would be a good fit for your team. She's so slow that sometimes I will burn down a cannon before killing her, and she still doesn't get a turn. Do you have a Rey, Daka, or GS maybe? Ventriss on AI almost always heals herself on the first turn, so she's pretty bad on defense.

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GizTwo
9 years ago
"Castaspella;153283" wrote:
Also, I don't expect GS to reign much longer, and have a position in several toons with (hopefully)

@Castaspella Can I ask you why do you think so ? I run GS since my beginnings of the game (he's the older of my arena squad) and I really like him and I don't plan to stop using him... Is he so unbalanced that a nerf is expected ? He doesn't seem unbalanced to me, just strong. Or are you thinking about the level 80 stats ?
CaptainTriqui
9 years ago
"Speaker4thedead;153255" wrote:
"Monxie;153205" wrote:
The Yoda announcement changed so much. We all want him. I mean, come on, it's Yoda! I'm no longer sure if he's worth it, but since I've also started farming so many Yedis, it seems like such a waste to just end farming them.

I agree. I have 5*Yoda. He is cool to have, but certainly not a game changer. Im starting to wonder if all my efforts into Jedi have been in vain. Unless Yoda is SIGNIFICANTLY better at 7* than he is at 5*, I don't see him as worth the trouble.

Per SWGOHcantina, at lvl 90 Yoda has 2nd best AOE damage in the game, after Darth Maul. Except he is also third fastest char in the game, instead of third slower. He also has 5th strongest single target special ability. That's beside the fact that gain foresight, give Tenacity to everybody, and can steal buffs.

I think he will be fine long term
Raz-Noom
9 years ago
"Triqui;153384" wrote:
"Speaker4thedead;153255" wrote:
"Monxie;153205" wrote:
The Yoda announcement changed so much. We all want him. I mean, come on, it's Yoda! I'm no longer sure if he's worth it, but since I've also started farming so many Yedis, it seems like such a waste to just end farming them.

I agree. I have 5*Yoda. He is cool to have, but certainly not a game changer. Im starting to wonder if all my efforts into Jedi have been in vain. Unless Yoda is SIGNIFICANTLY better at 7* than he is at 5*, I don't see him as worth the trouble.

Per SWGOHcantina, at lvl 90 Yoda has 2nd best AOE damage in the game, after Darth Maul. Except he is also third fastest char in the game, instead of third slower. He also has 5th strongest single target special ability. That's beside the fact that gain foresight, give Tenacity to everybody, and can steal buffs.

I think he will be fine long term

OK so continue on with Master Yodas challenge, I will. Do you suggest I replace Dooku with 4* Anakin at lvl70, 6 star Ventress, or leave Dooku in for now?

I am really torn about leveling Anakin up. I know he is awesome at higher star levels, just don't know about a max 4* Anakin...
AndrewFornier
9 years ago
Can i provide a contrary opinion? I have Ventress at 7* and she is excellent at GW. More importantly, I have her in my Arena team and I got to no. 1 yesterday. The trick is to get around her speed and exploit all the other stuff she has going for her. Thus, my team is Phasma (L), Poe, GS, Lumi and Ventress. Phasma is key because of the turn meter manipulation and bonus attacks, which help Ventress attack more and out of her turn. Poe likewise gives her the chance to catch up. Also, each kill gives her a chance to gain turn meter. GS can call her for a fairly strong assist hit. And her buff removal/heal can also remove turn meter.

In a field with plenty of taunts, offense up and other buffs, particularly with Yoda around, she can turn the tide all of sudden. Let's also not forget her life steal, the highest in the game, which keeps her in the fight longer and heals her with an Aoe to full.

Speed will always be important and Ventress will always have that weakness. Maybe my team is a bit unique in that regard. But my point is that it can be overcome and used to your advantage.
Raz-Noom
9 years ago
"Drew_Fornier;154694" wrote:
Can i provide a contrary opinion? I have Ventress at 7* and she is excellent at GW. More importantly, I have her in my Arena team and I got to no. 1 yesterday. The trick is to get around her speed and exploit all the other stuff she has going for her. Thus, my team is Phasma (L), Poe, GS, Lumi and Ventress. Phasma is key because of the turn meter manipulation and bonus attacks, which help Ventress attack more and out of her turn. Poe likewise gives her the chance to catch up. Also, each kill gives her a chance to gain turn meter. GS can call her for a fairly strong assist hit. And her buff removal/heal can also remove turn meter.

In a field with plenty of taunts, offense up and other buffs, particularly with Yoda around, she can turn the tide all of sudden. Let's also not forget her life steal, the highest in the game, which keeps her in the fight longer and heals her with an Aoe to full.

Speed will always be important and Ventress will always have that weakness. Maybe my team is a bit unique in that regard. But my point is that it can be overcome and used to your advantage.

See, this is why I got her. I have never used her. I knew when I made her I wouldn't use her until 6*. I have Phasma, but only at 5* around 3200 power. And i have QGJ, so he could call her in for the assist. And what I figured was her slower speed would allow me to beat someone within an inch of their life and then do her AOE which would buff my unit. But i have been second guessing my decision...

I really wish I could find out the power 4* gear lvl8 Anakin. But no idea where to find that info...
Raz-Noom
9 years ago
I absolutely LOVE pulling her in when I can. She is an absolute stud. I'm just still torn. I've got a number of toons ready to star up. And very limited funds. I don't know which way to turn...

Still torn between taking Anakin to lvl70 (but just 4*) or 6* my Ventress (who I have yet to use in any battle.)
Asep89
9 years ago
I would go with Anakin. At least he will benefit from QGJ's leader ability. Plus he has Heal and Buff Immunity.
ascansio
9 years ago
Anakin all the way. He's one of the best heroes in the game, people still haven't realized his true power because he's used so rarely because of his extremely hard farming grind.

He's so fast, his DPS is very good, his HP is vast. Add buff immunity and his unique turn meter gain and tou have a top tier char now.
iPenguinn11
9 years ago
@Ascansio, did you have a max star and gear Anakin?
Will he do well in arena?
Cause I'm working on him now..
CaptainTriqui
9 years ago
"Speaker4thedead;154083" wrote:
"Triqui;153384" wrote:
"Speaker4thedead;153255" wrote:
"Monxie;153205" wrote:
The Yoda announcement changed so much. We all want him. I mean, come on, it's Yoda! I'm no longer sure if he's worth it, but since I've also started farming so many Yedis, it seems like such a waste to just end farming them.

I agree. I have 5*Yoda. He is cool to have, but certainly not a game changer. Im starting to wonder if all my efforts into Jedi have been in vain. Unless Yoda is SIGNIFICANTLY better at 7* than he is at 5*, I don't see him as worth the trouble.

Per SWGOHcantina, at lvl 90 Yoda has 2nd best AOE damage in the game, after Darth Maul. Except he is also third fastest char in the game, instead of third slower. He also has 5th strongest single target special ability. That's beside the fact that gain foresight, give Tenacity to everybody, and can steal buffs.

I think he will be fine long term

OK so continue on with Master Yodas challenge, I will. Do you suggest I replace Dooku with 4* Anakin at lvl70, 6 star Ventress, or leave Dooku in for now?

I am really torn about leveling Anakin up. I know he is awesome at higher star levels, just don't know about a max 4* Anakin...

He needs stars and gear to shine, I think.
Dooku is the best 6th man. Use him if the enemy has a key Jedi you want to remove (QGJ or Old Ben, mainly)