SWGoH Mods FAQs

Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes Mods – Complete FAQ Guide

Mods are one of the most important — and most misunderstood — systems in Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes. Whether you are building a competitive Grand Arena roster or simply trying to improve your favorite characters, understanding how mods work can dramatically change your results. This complete Mods FAQ guide answers the most common questions about mod sets, primary stats, slicing, Speed, and overall strategy. Use this page as your go-to reference for building smarter, stronger, and more efficient teams in SWGoH.

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1. What are mods in Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes?

Mods are equippable upgrades that improve a character’s stats such as Speed, Offense, Health, Protection, Potency, Tenacity, and more. Each character can equip six mods, and together they dramatically impact performance in every game mode.

At higher levels of play, mods matter more than gear in many situations.

2. Why are mods so important in SWGoH?

Mods determine turn order, survivability, and damage output. Two identical relic characters can perform very differently based entirely on mod quality.

In Grand Arena and Territory Wars especially, better mods often decide matchups before the battle even begins.

3. What is the most important stat in SWGoH mods?

Speed is widely considered the most important secondary stat in the game. Faster characters take turns more often, control tempo, and apply debuffs before opponents can react.

While not every character requires a Speed set, nearly every character benefits from Speed secondaries.

4. What are the different mod sets in SWGoH?

The primary mod sets include:

  • Speed

  • Offense

  • Health

  • Defense

  • Potency

  • Tenacity

  • Critical Chance

  • Critical Damage

Each set requires either 2 or 4 matching mods to activate the bonus.

5. What are the six mod shapes?

Each character equips:

  • Square (fixed Offense primary)

  • Diamond (fixed Defense primary)

  • Circle (Health or Protection primary)

  • Arrow (can roll Speed primary)

  • Triangle (Critical Damage, Offense, Protection, Health)

  • Cross (Potency, Tenacity, Offense, Protection)

Primary stats matter more than set bonuses in many cases.

6. Should I prioritize mod sets or mod stats?

Stats usually matter more than sets.

A broken set with strong Speed secondaries often outperforms a perfect 4-piece set with weak rolls. Focus first on:

  • Correct primary stats

  • Strong Speed secondaries

  • High-value percentage stats

7. What primary stat should I use on an arrow?

Speed primary arrows are preferred in most cases.

Exceptions include:

  • Offense arrows on slow attackers

  • Protection arrows on certain tanks

  • Accuracy arrows in niche situations

But Speed arrows are almost always optimal.

8. What is mod slicing?

Mod slicing upgrades a mod’s tier (e.g., from Blue to Purple to Gold to 6-dot). Each slice improves secondary stats and increases potential stat ceilings.

Slicing is one of the most important resource investments in the game.

9. When should I slice a mod?

Only slice mods that already show strong secondaries — especially Speed.

For example:

  • A mod that starts with 5 Speed and rolls Speed multiple times is worth slicing.

  • A mod with no Speed is rarely worth heavy investment.

10. What is a “god mod”?

A “god mod” is a mod with:

  • High starting Speed

  • Multiple Speed rolls

  • Strong percentage secondaries (Offense %, Protection %, etc.)

  • 6-dot slicing potential

These are extremely rare and should be placed on key characters.

11. How do I get better mods?

Mods are primarily obtained through:

  • Mod Battles

  • Mod Challenges

  • Events

  • Conquest rewards

  • Weekly shipments

Consistent farming and selective slicing are key.

12. What are the best mods for attackers?

Attackers typically prioritize:

  • Speed

  • Offense %

  • Critical Damage

  • Critical Chance

The exact build depends on whether the character deals Physical or Special damage.

13. What are the best mods for tanks?

Tanks usually benefit from:

  • Health

  • Protection

  • Defense

  • Tenacity

The goal is survivability and turn cycling, not raw damage.

14. What are the best mods for support characters?

Support characters generally want:

  • Speed

  • Potency (if they apply debuffs)

  • Health/Protection

  • Tenacity (to avoid control effects)

Many support units are built as Speed-first characters.

15. What is the difference between Potency and Tenacity?

Potency increases the chance to apply debuffs.
Tenacity increases resistance to debuffs.

Balancing these stats is critical in competitive PvP.

16. Should I sell bad mods?

Yes. Regular mod inventory cleanup is essential.

Sell:

  • Mods with no Speed secondary

  • Mods with flat secondaries (unless Speed is present)

  • Low-potential grey/green mods that roll poorly

Efficient inventory management improves slicing resource allocation.

17. How often should I remod?

Competitive players remod frequently:

  • Before Grand Arena lock

  • Before Territory Wars

  • When unlocking new characters

  • When new “lifter” units release

Reassigning your fastest sets to key characters can swing matchups.

18. What are 6-dot mods and why do they matter?

6-dot mods provide increased stat ceilings and unlock higher secondary stat potential. They also enable relic stat scaling advantages.

At higher GP levels, 6-dot mods are essential for competitive play.

19. Do relic levels matter more than mods?

Both matter, but mods can sometimes outweigh relic advantages.

A relic 9 character with poor mods can lose to a relic 7 character with elite Speed and secondaries.

20. What are “broken sets”?

Broken sets occur when mods do not complete a full set bonus.

While incomplete sets do not activate bonuses, they can still be optimal if the stats are superior.

21. What are flat stats vs percentage stats?

Flat stats add a fixed amount (e.g., +100 Protection).
Percentage stats scale based on base stats (e.g., +5% Protection).

Percentage stats are usually more valuable at higher gear and relic levels.

22. What is mod calibration?

Calibration allows players to re-roll one secondary stat per mod to improve performance.

It is expensive and should only be used on high-potential mods.

23. How do mods affect Grand Arena?

Mods determine turn order and survivability in PvP. Many GAC battles are decided purely by Speed advantages.

Elite mod depth is one of the biggest separators in high-tier GAC divisions.

24. What is the biggest mistake players make with mods?

The biggest mistakes include:

  • Slicing low-quality mods

  • Ignoring Speed secondaries

  • Keeping too many bad mods

  • Not remodding for competitive modes

Strategic mod management separates casual rosters from competitive ones.