The latest addition to Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes, the Death Trooper (Peridea), is set to bring new strategic elements to the game. Known for their formidable combat skills and dark alignment, these elite soldiers will add depth and complexity to your gameplay. This guide covers everything you need to know about the Death Trooper (Peridea), including abilities, strategies, and how to acquire this new character.
Unit Overview: Death Trooper (Peridea)
Alignment and Categories
- Alignment: Dark Side
- Categories: Attacker, Imperial Remnant, Nightsister, Dark Side
Key Attributes
- Execute Ability: Grants an ability cooldown reset and a bonus turn upon execution.
- AOE Ability: Ideal for setting up the execute ability and bypassing taunts.
- Blight Debuff: Spreads and applies additional effects to enemies already afflicted with Blight.
- Siphon Critical Damage: Scales damage significantly with his Omicron ability.
Abilities Breakdown
Basic Ability: Firing by Rote
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- Deals Physical damage with a 40% chance to inflict Blight, which lasts until the end of the encounter and cannot be copied or dispelled.
- If the target already has Blight, this attack deals double damage.
- Critical hits grant Offense Up to all Imperial Remnant allies or Critical Chance Up to Death Trooper (Peridea).
- In Territory Wars, with Omicron activated, gains 5 stacks of Siphon.
Special Ability 1: Just a Little Nibble (Cooldown: 3)
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- Deals Physical damage and inflicts Blight.
- If the target already has Blight, inflicts Damage Over Time and removes Turn Meter.
- Executes enemies below 10% Health and grants a bonus turn, resetting the ability’s cooldown.
- In Territory Wars, with Omicron activated, Siphons Critical Damage and executes enemies below 20% Health, with additional effects like Armor Shred.
Special Ability 2: Necrotic Tissue (Cooldown: 3)
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- Deals Physical damage to all enemies and inflicts Offense Down and Tenacity Down.
- If led by an Imperial Remnant Support, dispels all buffs from enemies.
- Inflicts Blight on random enemies and grants Offense Up and Speed Up to all allies.
- In Territory Wars, with Omicron activated, deals additional damage based on Critical Damage and gains Siphon stacks.
Unique Ability: In Your Head
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- Grants Death Trooper (Peridea) 25 Speed.
- Imperial Remnant allies gain increased Critical Chance and Offense; Nightsister allies gain increased Max Health and Max Protection.
- Provides various bonuses and Turn Meter manipulation based on ally status and inflicted debuffs.
Strategy Tips
Skill Rotation
- In Territory Wars: The skill rotation may vary with Omicron activated, enhancing the effectiveness of abilities.
- Boost Critical Damage: Prioritize boosting Critical Damage to maximize the impact of abilities like Just a Little Nibble and Necrotic Tissue.
Synergy
- Existing Leads: While effective under current leads, the Death Trooper (Peridea) performs best with the right Captain.
- Imperial Remnant and Nightsisters: Utilize synergies with Imperial Remnant and Nightsister allies for optimal performance.
FAQ: Death Trooper (Peridea)
Q1: How do I acquire Death Trooper (Peridea)? A1: The Death Trooper (Peridea) can be obtained through a marquee event starting at 11 a.m. Pacific on August 1st. This event follows the new marquee structure.
Q2: Is Death Trooper (Peridea) required for GL Ahsoka? A2: Yes, Death Trooper (Peridea) will be required at Relic 7 for Galactic Legend Ahsoka.
Q3: How does the execute ability work? A3: If the enemy’s health falls below 10% (or 20% with Omicron) due to Just a Little Nibble’s damage, they are instantly defeated. This grants Death Trooper (Peridea) a bonus turn and resets the cooldown of the ability.
Q4: What are the best ways to utilize the Death Trooper (Peridea)? A4: Focus on maximizing Critical Damage, use skill rotations strategically, and leverage synergies with Imperial Remnant and Nightsister allies.
Conclusion
The Death Trooper (Peridea) is a powerful new unit in Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes, offering unique abilities and strategic opportunities. With its introduction, players can expect to enhance their gameplay with new tactics and synergies. Keep an eye out for the marquee event to add this formidable character to your roster and prepare for the challenges ahead.
