In Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (SWGOH), legendary characters are some of the most talked-about unlocks in the game, often requiring special Journey Guide progress or dedicated Legendary Events with prerequisite teams and battles. Over the years, players have unlocked a variety of these iconic units spanning eras and factions. Recent additions include heavy hitters like Jedi Master Mace Windu, whose multi-tier unlock event challenges you to field Jedi veterans and newer allies alike to bring the purple-bladed master into your roster. Other memorable legendary unlocks from the Journey Guide include the chaotic Jar Jar Binks, the Rogue Archaeologist Doctor Aphra, and the nightmare presence of Starkiller from The Force Unleashed, each requiring specific collections of characters and strategic planning to complete their events. Classic fan favorites like Jedi Knight Revan and the haunting Grand Inquisitor also sit within this tier, offering deep lore and unique playstyles when finally achieved, alongside quirky but useful units such as C-3PO from the Contact Protocol event.
With the January 2026 release of Maul (Hate-Fueled) we have the latest legendary unlock to stir up the SWGOH community. This Unaligned Force User and Dark Side attacker arrives with a coliseum-related unlock requiring high stars and era levels on your Coliseum squads, and features a kit built around bleed, fracture, and powerful status effects that reward risk and squad synergy. Over the years, Galaxy of Heroes has expanded its legendary roster to include units across the Star Wars canon—drawing from prequel, original, sequel, and Legends storylines that keep longtime players engaged in unlocking and mastering these characters.