For new players to Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (SWGoH) it can be a difficult decision to decide which characters to focus on and start leveling. In this SWGoH Beginners Leveling Guide, we will hopefully make that decision easier for you. We will highlight a key leveling strategy to focus on and some of the best characters you will want to develop.
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Focus on a Few Characters
Focusing on a few characters is an important strategy to consider in this SWGoH Beginners Leveling Guide. When starting the game, it can be tempting to accumulate as many characters as possible, feeding your inner SW fan desires… It’s a trap!
This approach can be counterproductive and can slow down your progress in the game. By focusing on a few characters, you can level them up faster and use them to complete objectives and earn rewards that will help you unlock more characters and gear. The advantages of this approach are highlighted in the following sections.
Farming
Farming is the process of obtaining shards, gear, and other resources needed to level up characters. You can farm shards and gear by completing battles, challenges, and events.
Some characters are only available through farming and it will take a lot of energy to accumulate their shards. As such, it’s important to prioritize farming only a few specific those characters if you want to use them in your squad.
Gear
Gear is essential for leveling up characters. Each character has different gear requirements, and some gear can only be obtained through special events or by spending crystals. Focusing on just a few characters allows you to prioritize gear for those select few.
Training Droids
Training droids are used to level up characters. There are different types of training droids, ranging from small to large. You can obtain training droids by completing battles and challenges, or by purchasing them in the store. As you level your characters higher and higher, these will quickly become a scarce commodity.
Credits
Like Training Droids, Credits are used to level up characters and are required for each level. You can obtain credits by completing battles and challenges, or by selling unwanted gear and training droids. Again, Credits will quickly become scarce as you level characters. Focusing on just a few will help you out a lot here.
Which Characters to Focus On
With this information, you can start thinking about your character-based strategy; taking into account your squad composition and playstyle. Check out our list of the best SWGoH Characters for Beginners for a look at who to focus on in the early game. However, if you get lucky, the below characters can be very powerful deep into the game.
Darth Revan
Darth Revan is a Sith Empire leader who is one of the most powerful characters in the game. He has high stats and abilities that can deal massive damage to opponents. He also has synergy with other Sith Empire characters, such as Darth Malak and Sith Trooper.
Jedi Knight Revan
Jedi Knight Revan is a Jedi leader who is also one of the most powerful characters in the game. He has high stats and abilities that can deal massive damage to opponents. He also has synergy with other Jedi characters, such as Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker and Jedi Master Yoda.
General Skywalker
General Skywalker is a leader of the Galactic Republic who has high stats and abilities that can deal massive damage to opponents. He also has synergy with other Galactic Republic characters, such as Commander Ahsoka Tano and Clone Sergeant.
Padmé Amidala
Padmé Amidala is a leader of the Galactic Republic who has high stats and abilities that can heal allies and provide various buffs. She also has synergy with other Galactic Republic characters, such as Jedi Knight Anakin and Ahsoka Tano.
Darth Malak
Darth Malak is a Sith Empire character who has high health and can deal massive damage to opponents. He also has synergy with other Sith Empire characters, such as Darth Revan and HK-47.
Han Solo
Han Solo is a Rebel character who has high damage and can stun opponents. He also has synergy with other Rebels, such as Chewbacca and Princess Leia.
Grand Admiral Thrawn
Grand Admiral Thrawn is an Empire leader who has high speed and can provide various debuffs to opponents. He also has synergy with other Empire characters, such as Darth Vader and Tarkin.
Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker
Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker is a Rebel leader who has high stats and abilities that can deal massive damage to opponents. He also has synergy with other Rebels, such as Han Solo and Chewbacca.
General Kenobi
General Kenobi is a Galactic Republic character who has high health and can provide various buffs to allies. He also has synergy with other Galactic Republic characters, such as Jedi Knight Anakin and Ahsoka Tano.
Bossk
Bossk is a bounty hunter who has high health and can taunt, drawing enemy fire away from other allies. He also has synergy with other bounty hunters, such as Boba Fett and Dengar.
Now Go Conquer the Galaxy
For beginners, focusing on leveling just a few characters is a strategy that will help you progress faster in SWGoH versus a scattergun approach. By choosing a few key characters and leveling them up, you can build a better squad composition and complete battles and objectives more effectively.
When choosing which characters to focus on, consider their role in the squad, synergy with other characters, availability and accessibility, and personal preference. Once you have chosen which characters to focus on, prioritize farming, gear, training droids, and credits to level them up, and hopefully ensure you have the high ground. Check out our SWGoH Beginners Tips for more information on getting started.
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