18. Unlocking Characters
Characters can be unlocked in a variety of ways. Farming from nodes and stores is one way, events are another. 18.1 and subsections covers limited time events. 18.2 and subsections covers the different types of event found in the Journey Guide.
18.1. Time-limited events 18.1.1.Marque Events
Used for new character releases, these are time-limited events, ranging from a couple of days to a week in length. You use your own roster and/or loaned characters to get a feel for the new release. Completing all tiers grants you the shards for a 3* .
18.1.2. Fleet Mastery / Advanced Fleet Mastery
These are day-long events, occurring once or twice a month for the Capital ships. Fleet Mastery events grant you 15 blueprints per attempt, and are used to take Home One, Endurance, and Executrix from 6* to 7*. Advanced Fleet Mastery Events allow you to unlock the Raddus and Finalizer Capital ships at 4*, and you replay the bonus tier to progress them to 7* at a rate of 10 blueprints per event, with the option to refresh available. (details on the Executor to be added upon its release)
18.1.3. Galactic Chase
These events add recently released or brand new characters or ships to nodes as additional drops. The most recent Galactic Chase was Razor Crest making its debut outside of Conquest rewards. The drop rate is tied to per unit of energy spent, with 20 energy nodes having the highest drop rate and 6 energy nodes the lowest. This varies depending on the type of node (Cantina, Fleet, Light Side / Dark Side), with reddit tracking the drop rate between 2-4% per energy for past Chases.
18.2. Journey Guide Events 18.2.1. Legendary Events
Units: R2-D2, BB-8 Grand Master Yoda, Emperor Palpatine, Grand Admiral Thrawn, C-3P0, Chewbacca, Padme Amidala, Chimaera, Han's Millennium Falcon
These events require five characters from a specific faction, with eligible units found on the “Activities” tab. There are seven tiers, with characters needed to meet the equivalent star/rarity rating for each tier. Completing tier five unlocks the unit, with tiers six and seven providing the shards/blueprints to promote it seven stars. Some events also require the player to be level 85, and this is shown on the “Prerequisites” tab.
18.2.2. Journey Events
Units: The Mandalorian (Beskar Armour), Rey (Jedi Training), Commander Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight Revan, Darth Revan
These events tell a story, taking the player through key parts of the character's journey. Specific characters are required, shown on the “Activity” tab, but there are no fixed gear requirements. Apart from the Mandalorian (Beskar Armour) event, players need to be level 85 to enter Journey-style events. The unit is unlocked at 7* upon completing all tiers.
18.2.3. Epic Confrontations
Units: General Anakin Skywalker, Darth Malak
Requiring specific characters above a certain power level (17,500GP for Malak, 17,000GP for GAS), these extremely challenging events unlock the unit at 5*. You can reach the power requirement through any combination of gear, mods and abilities, but trying to do the event below the minimum gear requirements is not recommended. Once unlocked, further shards to promote the unit to 7* can be purchased with Guild Event Tokens in the Guild Event Store.
18.2.4. Galactic Legends
Units: Supreme Leader Kylo Ren, Sith Eternal Emperor, Lord Vader, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, Jedi Master Kenobi, Rey (she doesn't get a fancy title like the rest of them, but still great).
The pinnacle of power, these are the ultimate characters in-game. They take a lot of work to unlock, but are worth the effort. They require a large number of high relic characters, and some require ships, which are listed in the “Prerequisite” tab. There are also quests for small groups of their requirements. Once ALL requirements are met, players farm tickets from nodes to play each tier (see 10.2 for ticket farming advice). Replaying tiers 1-3 unlocks he character at 7*. Tiers 4-6 require you to use your unlocked character to earn the Ultimate mats for their most powerful abilities.
18.2.5. Raid Characters
Units: Han Solo, General Kenobi, Darth Traya
Self-explanatory, but as we are here anyway, these characters are earned by completing the top tier of guild raids. The higher you place, the more shards you receive.
18.2.6. Territory Battle Characters
Units: Rebel Officer Leia Organa, Imperial Probe Droid, Wat Tambor, Ki-Adi-Mundi
Again, self-explanatory really. These units are unlocked through Territory Battle missions requiring specific units or factions. Motivate your guild to build these teams and you'll collectively unlock them faster. Every successful completion of the mission is an extra shard for all guild members.
