The “Era of Piracy” update in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (SWGOH) marks a transformative chapter, ushering in the Pirate faction with dynamic new characters and culminating in the arrival of Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka as a Galactic Legend.
New Pirate Faction Overview
The Pirate faction is engineered for versatility, disruption, and tactical synergy across PvE and PvP modes, featuring distinctive kits and roles for each new character.
Characters Unlocked via Marquee and Conquest
Throughout the Era of Piracy, several pirates arrive via marquee events:
- Captain Ithano: Excels at critical strikes and evasive maneuvers.
- Quiggold: Bolsters the squad with healing and turn meter manipulation, supporting durability.
- Kix: Former Clone medic who brings healing and debuff cleansing to maintain resilience.
- Brutus: Functions as an enforcer, specializing in taunting and disruption tactics.
- Vane: Focuses on high burst damage and self-sustain, enabling rapid elimination of threats.
- Captain Silvo: Provides sabotage and control, inflicting debuffs ideal for territory wars and arena confrontations.
Conquest Characters
Conquest introduces powerful additions:
- SM-33: A droid pirate whose mechanics enhance both survivability and offensive output; a cornerstone for competitive Pirate teams.
- Maz Kanata: Wise and enigmatic, she offers potent team-wide buffs and synergy, particularly impactful when paired with other Pirates.
Leading to the Ultimate Prize: Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka!
Galactic Legend Hondo Ohnaka
At the pinnacle is Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka, the first pirate character in SWGOH to become a Galactic Legend. Hondo brings:
Powerful leadership that maximizes Pirate faction synergy.
High-damage combos, superior crowd control, and game-changing abilities tailored for the most demanding battles.
Essential utility in Era Battles and the “Order 66 Raid,” with his kit designed to redefine team compositions and open strategic options for endgame content.
Event Structure and Game Modes
Players can unlock these Pirates progressively via marquee events, Conquest rewards, and special packs. Era Battles—similar to Assault Battles but requiring Era-specific units—make Pirates essential for progressing through themed content and limited-time challenges.
Strategic Impact
The addition of Pirates expands team composition depth, tactical flexibility, and opens up fresh meta possibilities for SWGOH’s holotables. With Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka as the ultimate leader, the Pirate faction is now a formidable force across all game modes.
Players eager for new gameplay and lore will find the Era of Piracy an exciting opportunity to build, hack, and plunder their way to legendary status.