Who are the best AOE characters?

DjangoQuik · June 22, 2016 3:46PM

Thinking about the trouble I've been having with strong DPS characters hiding behind RG, I was wondering if an AOE squad might be viable - I know it will be a disaster against certain squads but let's consider the current norm of RG, QGJ and Leia/RG +2 others.

Which characters have the best AOEs?
Which are the best characters overall who have decent AOEs?

Anyone using an AOE squad successfully (at high gear levels and arena ranks)?
Any tips for AOE squad comps?

leef · June 22, 2016 3:50PM

lando

pac0naut · June 22, 2016 3:55PM

Lando, IG-88, Vader (somewhat), Phasma

1AmYourFath3r · June 22, 2016 3:56PM

Lando.

Loose_Lee · June 22, 2016 3:58PM

Lando rocks...also
Hk/88/86/je/gg is aoe dream team...focus fire to eliminate the weakest link first use grevious's health down and then unleash aoe's....this has been incredibly effective against the meta squads....rg/sthan are rendered useless...

RJ__Brando · June 22, 2016 4:26PM

Hands down Lando....mustache rides for all!

Enarethpower · June 22, 2016 4:38PM

1AmYourFath3r wrote: »

Lando.

Yes, Lando. But above someone said phasma... Gotta disagree with that one, no offense.
Lando
Vader
IG88

fudgra · June 22, 2016 4:41PM

HK's is also decent since it has a chance to apply so many debuffs with the omega, and it almost always crits.

SpeedRacer · June 22, 2016 4:44PM

Lando for sure!

Just keep in mind that there's a bug, when AI plays it never triggers AeO if the opponent team has taunt up.

Enarethpower · June 22, 2016 4:54PM

Veers in the attackers challenge!

But sadly not Veers in my squad

Azgadil · June 22, 2016 5:13PM

Lando1 Lando2 Lando3 Lando4 Lando5

Charlesbusa · June 22, 2016 5:16PM

Speaking of IG88

What gear level before his AOE is worthwhile?

I have him at G7 and it's not very impressive.

Will G8 be ok? Or does he need to be G10-11?

President_Scroob · June 22, 2016 5:19PM

88 really shines with Vader. You need to get debuffs on

Batman44gaming · June 22, 2016 5:21PM

Lando, 88, Darth Maul, Snowtrooper, GG( by damage anyway)

Enarethpower · June 22, 2016 5:27PM

President_Scroob wrote: »

88 really shines with Vader. You need to get debuffs on

Please explain why 88 is a good fit with Vader. I understand AA and Vader, but 88?

President_Scroob · June 22, 2016 5:28PM

Because 88 does more damage with more debuffs on.

President_Scroob · June 22, 2016 5:31PM

here is the AOE team I use in galactic war: Phasma or AA lead, 88, Vader, Lando, and st han or rg

DjangoQuik · June 22, 2016 5:40PM

So I have a few I can work with but seems I'm definitely going to need to get Lando starred and levelled/geared.

Without the omegas would you say phasma or ig88 lead?

Squad would look something like:
Phasma/ig88 (L)
Ig88/phasma
Lando
Daka
RG

Could maybe put Vader in but probably not until I get him to 6 stars.

Enarethpower · June 22, 2016 5:40PM

Yes, understood. For some reason I thought you were referring to Vader being buffed by 88

HodorHodor · June 22, 2016 5:42PM

lando

Davidstareater · June 22, 2016 5:47PM

Lando, phasma( can still trigger assist attack with aoe ), Vader, 88, and yoda( not really a lot of damage but steal all buff especially after a lumi heal, and then use battle meditation and give it to them). That's my top picks right now.

garublador · June 22, 2016 5:47PM

Enarethpower wrote: »

1AmYourFath3r wrote: »

Lando.

Yes, Lando. But above someone said phasma... Gotta disagree with that one, no offense.
Lando
Vader
IG88

She gives everyone a gauranteed critical (which is nice for other AoE's) while giving a bunch of TM, her AoE has a high chance to apply slow and she has good potency. Plus her basic has a chance to apply defense down. I agree her AoE isn't huge on its own, but she synergizes with other AoE toons really well. Perhaps that's what the other person meant.

Nicol_Bolas · June 22, 2016 5:54PM

IG88 lead, Vader, Lando, Phasma, Poe

President_Scroob · June 22, 2016 6:00PM

Nicol_Bolas wrote: »

IG88 lead, Vader, Lando, Phasma, Poe

Blech. Poe is resisted too easily. I would think st han or rg for the tanks

Naugrin · June 22, 2016 7:07PM

SpeedRacer wrote: »

Lando for sure!

Just keep in mind that there's a bug, when AI plays it never triggers AeO if the opponent team has taunt up.

Btw, fought a couple of b2s in gw yesterday...they ae'd when rg had taunt up. First ae toon I have seen do it.

ShaolinPunk · June 22, 2016 7:10PM

Um Rancor.

Darling_Ventress · June 22, 2016 7:24PM

ShaolinPunk wrote: »

Um Rancor.

Yeah, when are we going to get Rancor as a collectable/playable character?
If EA really wanted to make some money, they should provide access to a team of boss creatures:
Rancor, Wampa, Sarlac, the Geonosian execution creatures, and that thing in episode7 Han kept locked up on his ship.

Starfox · June 22, 2016 7:30PM

I like using the Underworld Police. He's rad for inflicting offense down as well with his attack and it makes a world of a difference.

CCR5757 · June 22, 2016 7:32PM

Wedge is a little disappointing overall... but his AOE attack is Solid!

TerraArran · June 22, 2016 9:05PM

CCR5757 wrote: »

Wedge is a little disappointing overall... but his AOE attack is DISAPPOINTING!

You mean disappointing, so I fixed it for you.

https://swgoh.gg/characters/wedge-antilles/

angrythumbs · June 23, 2016 1:33AM

why is wedge's aoe disappointing?

https://swgoh.gg/characters/wedge-antilles/

it is only a little less than lando's and hits 50% more if used early when toons have protection or above 50% health. Granted you can not re-use right away like Landos but it still hits hard the first turn.

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