Good leader for a Thrawn-focused Arena team? (no Veers or Tarkin yet)

Matt360

I just really want to use Thrawn+Nihilus in my Arena team, but my current setup isn't really cutting it. At the moment I'm running a zFinn (L), Poe, R2, Thrawn, and Darth Nihilus team. I like this team, and I think it has potential, but I think I can do better. I usually finish between Rank 30-50, but for the last couple days it's been hard to break 50. I'm working on Death Trooper and Tarkin, and I've got a good Shoretrooper waiting to be used as well.

I've got a zeta on Thrawn's Ebb and Flow, Nihilus' unique, and R2's Number Crunch as well.

Here's a link to my guys: https://swgoh.gg/u/naidora/collection/

Any advice or strategy tips on my current team would be greatly appreciated, or some advice on who to replace, farm, etc.

MPac

I think you just need to commit one way or the other. It's tough to combine your resistance with a sith and 2 empire toons as you loose the effectiveness of the synergy both squads rely upon (resistance or empire). With your roster I would go Thrawn (L) and spend your next Zeta on it. Insert 7* Shore and your Nihilus. Vader as a fourth and then you can play around with the 5th based on who your opponents are. When Death is ready he should be an easy insert and permanent 5th.

Matt360

MPac wrote: »

I think you just need to commit one way or the other. It's tough to combine your resistance with a sith and 2 empire toons as you loose the effectiveness of the synergy both squads rely upon (resistance or empire). With your roster I would go Thrawn (L) and spend your next Zeta on it. Insert 7* Shore and your Nihilus. Vader as a fourth and then you can play around with the 5th based on who your opponents are. When Death is ready he should be an easy insert and permanent 5th.

Thanks. That seems pretty viable. Would you suggest a Thrawn lead over Tarkin or Veers? I think you're right about needing to commit. I mainly have Finn and Poe in there because my Poe is pretty quick and usually goes first, reduces opponent's TM and give Nihilus a chance to go before my opponent. But obviously the higher up the ladder I go, the faster my opponents will be. My strategy works pretty well on Wiggs teams since they are usually much slower, and sometimes Rex teams. But lately zMaul teams and Jedi teams have been kicking my ****.

MPac

Speed definitely the biggest issue with Thrawn led team... You will need really good mods.. your resistance seems great already (gear wise, I didn't look at mods) maybe you should run them while u work on tarkin and death? You could use Tarkin for lead if you need the speed, but that zeta on Thrawns lead can make your shore **** near unkillable except for opponents Nihilus so it seems like the way to go.

Gaidal_Cain

Rex lead works well with Thrawn/R2/Nihilus... unfortunately

You would need a tank in there somewhere. How well would Poe do outside of Resistance?

Matt360

Gaidal_Cain wrote: »

Rex lead works well with Thrawn/R2/Nihilus... unfortunately

You would need a tank in there somewhere. How well would Poe do outside of Resistance?

Lol, I like the "unfortunately" bit you threw in there. I've never liked using Rex, but you're right. I think if I wanted to stick with Thrawn/Nihilus/R2, then Rex would indeed be my best bet for leader at the moment. Maybe Shore?

Distavion

Matt360 wrote: »

I just really want to use Thrawn+Nihilus in my Arena team, but my current setup isn't really cutting it. At the moment I'm running a zFinn (L), Poe, R2, Thrawn, and Darth Nihilus team. I like this team, and I think it has potential, but I think I can do better. I usually finish between Rank 30-50, but for the last couple days it's been hard to break 50. I'm working on Death Trooper and Tarkin, and I've got a good Shoretrooper waiting to be used as well.

I've got a zeta on Thrawn's Ebb and Flow, Nihilus' unique, and R2's Number Crunch as well.

Here's a link to my guys: https://swgoh.gg/u/naidora/collection/

Any advice or strategy tips on my current team would be greatly appreciated, or some advice on who to replace, farm, etc.

It will not work without gk, you need gk.

Matt360

Distavion wrote: »

Matt360 wrote: »

I just really want to use Thrawn+Nihilus in my Arena team, but my current setup isn't really cutting it. At the moment I'm running a zFinn (L), Poe, R2, Thrawn, and Darth Nihilus team. I like this team, and I think it has potential, but I think I can do better. I usually finish between Rank 30-50, but for the last couple days it's been hard to break 50. I'm working on Death Trooper and Tarkin, and I've got a good Shoretrooper waiting to be used as well.

I've got a zeta on Thrawn's Ebb and Flow, Nihilus' unique, and R2's Number Crunch as well.

Here's a link to my guys: https://swgoh.gg/u/naidora/collection/

Any advice or strategy tips on my current team would be greatly appreciated, or some advice on who to replace, farm, etc.

It will not work without gk, you need gk.

For which team? My current one? Or any team using Thrawn+Nihilus? I'll have GK in a month or so. Currently hoarding his gear.

BulYwif

MPac wrote: »

Speed definitely the biggest issue with Thrawn led team... You will need really good mods.. your resistance seems great already (gear wise, I didn't look at mods) maybe you should run them while u work on tarkin and death? You could use Tarkin for lead if you need the speed, but that zeta on Thrawns lead can make your shore **** near unkillable except for opponents Nihilus so it seems like the way to go.

Exactly this. I'm running Veers' lead for the speed boost and TM gain. Thrawn led teams needs speed but with good mods, I think Thrawn's lead is more efficient with troopers.

Distavion

Matt360 wrote: »

Distavion wrote: »

Matt360 wrote: »

I just really want to use Thrawn+Nihilus in my Arena team, but my current setup isn't really cutting it. At the moment I'm running a zFinn (L), Poe, R2, Thrawn, and Darth Nihilus team. I like this team, and I think it has potential, but I think I can do better. I usually finish between Rank 30-50, but for the last couple days it's been hard to break 50. I'm working on Death Trooper and Tarkin, and I've got a good Shoretrooper waiting to be used as well.

I've got a zeta on Thrawn's Ebb and Flow, Nihilus' unique, and R2's Number Crunch as well.

Here's a link to my guys: https://swgoh.gg/u/naidora/collection/

Any advice or strategy tips on my current team would be greatly appreciated, or some advice on who to replace, farm, etc.

It will not work without gk, you need gk.

For which team? My current one? Or any team using Thrawn+Nihilus? I'll have GK in a month or so. Currently hoarding his gear.

https://forums.galaxy-of-heroes.starwars.ea.com/discussion/120610/zthrawn-vs-all-auto-battle#latest

Platzman

Rex, DN, Thrawn, GK, Zylo/R2/whatever . On offense beats anything.

PhiGonSharobi

For now, Rex(L), Thrawn, R2, Nihilus, Shore. When you get GK, swap Shore with him.
https://youtu.be/2WDRNZ9Mx2Y

Syth_Hunter

PhiGonSharobi wrote: »

For now, Rex(L), Thrawn, R2, Nihilus, Shore. When you get GK, swap Shore with him.
https://youtu.be/2WDRNZ9Mx2Y

So, did gator get his 600 by 12:30? Or did he get the hose?

Matt360

PhiGonSharobi wrote: »

For now, Rex(L), Thrawn, R2, Nihilus, Shore. When you get GK, swap Shore with him.
https://youtu.be/2WDRNZ9Mx2Y

Thank you! That recommended team is doing great so far.

Tromedlov13

I really hate that a clone, a jedi, a droid, a sith lord and a grand admiral of the empire are the best team in this game that is supposed to be based on synergy.

They really need to add anti-synergy penalties to this game for multiple factions used.