Crosshair (Scarred) Joins Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Full Kit Breakdown

In the ever-expanding universe of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (SWGOH), a new character has emerged from the shadows—Crosshair (Scarred). This latest addition to the Bad Batch squad brings a unique set of skills and mechanics that promise to shake up the game’s dynamics. Let’s dive into what makes Crosshair (Scarred) a compelling character and how players can optimize his potential on the holotables.

Who is Crosshair (Scarred)?

For those familiar with the Star Wars: The Bad Batch series, Crosshair is the sharpshooter of Clone Force 99, known for his exceptional marksmanship and icy demeanor. The “Scarred” moniker refers to events in Season 3, where Crosshair grapples with trust and belonging upon rejoining the Bad Batch. His character in SWGOH reflects this internal struggle, adding depth to his in-game persona.

Alignment and Categories

• Alignment: Light Side
• Categories: Attacker, Bad Batch

Crosshair (Scarred) aligns with the Light Side and fits seamlessly into the Bad Batch faction, offering new synergies and strategies for players.

Key Attributes

• Deadly Sharpshooter: Crosshair (Scarred) deals significant damage, especially as he sheds his Shaken debuff stacks.
• Final Piece of the Kernel: He completes the new Bad Batch squad, enhancing team dynamics and performance.
• Target Practice Mechanic: Gaining Target Practice stacks allows him to remove Shaken stacks, restoring his confidence and combat effectiveness.

Abilities Overview

Basic Ability: A Hit or A Miss

• Description: Deals physical damage to the target enemy three times and inflicts Defense Down for two turns, which can’t be evaded or resisted. If the attack misses, it exposes the enemy for two turns, which also can’t be evaded or resisted.

Special 1: I Will Handle It (Cooldown: 3)

• Description: Deals physical damage to the target enemy, increasing damage by 10% for each relic amplifier level Crosshair (Scarred) has. Calls a targeted Bad Batch ally to assist, dealing 50% more damage. If Crosshair (Scarred) is the target ally, he doesn’t assist but removes six stacks of Shaken from himself and stuns the target enemy for one turn. If Omega (Fugitive) is in the leader slot and the target enemy took damage from a Bad Batch ally’s attack on the previous turn, it reduces the cooldown of Target Secured by one.

Special 2: Target Secured (Cooldown: 8)

• Description: Crosshair (Scarred) gains 200% critical damage until the end of his turn. Deals physical damage to the target enemy and inflicts Armor Shred until the end of the encounter. This attack deals 50% more damage based on the number of turns taken by enemies and Crosshair (Scarred) before it’s used again (up to a maximum of 500%). This attack can’t be evaded and can’t be used if Crosshair (Scarred) has Shaken.

Unique Ability: It’s In My Head (Zeta, Omicron)

• Description: At the start of the battle, Crosshair (Scarred) gains 200% defense for three turns and is inflicted with 20 stacks of Shaken, which can’t be copied, dispelled, evaded, or resisted. Whenever he gains a stack of Target Practice, he removes one stack of Shaken and gains 15% turn meter. Once all stacks of Shaken are removed, he dispels all debuffs on himself and takes a bonus turn. He gains 100% accuracy while targeting a marked enemy. If there are no Galactic Legends present, his attacks ignore protection. In Grand Arenas, without Galactic Legends, whenever he’s inflicted with a debuff, he dispels it and gains 5% offense (stacking, up to 100%) for one turn. Additionally, whenever a Bad Batch ally with Target Practice uses a special ability, Crosshair (Scarred) assists.

Strategy Tips

• Managing Shaken Stacks: Crosshair (Scarred) starts with 20 stacks of Shaken, a debuff that reduces his accuracy by 10% per stack and persists through defeat. To restore his sharpshooting prowess, players must focus on removing these stacks by gaining Target Practice stacks.
• Utilizing Target Practice: Gaining Target Practice stacks is crucial, as each stack removes one Shaken stack and grants Crosshair (Scarred) 15% turn meter. Coordinate with Bad Batch allies to maximize the acquisition of Target Practice stacks.
• Timing Target Secured: The damage output of Target Secured increases based on the number of turns taken by both enemies and Crosshair (Scarred) since its last use. Timing this ability after several turns can lead to devastating damage, especially when combined with its 200% critical damage boost.
• Synergy with Omega (Fugitive): When Omega (Fugitive) is in the leader slot, and the target enemy took damage from a Bad Batch ally’s attack on the previous turn, the cooldown of Target Secured is reduced by one. This synergy encourages a coordinated assault strategy to maximize Crosshair (Scarred)’s effectiveness.

Acquisition Details

Players can acquire Crosshair (Scarred) through his Marquee event, which begins on March 11th at 11 AM Pacific Time in-game. To participate in Tier 2 of the event, players will need Omega (Fugitive), Batcher, Hunter (Mercenary), and Wrecker (Mercenary) at any investment level. For Tier 7, these characters are required at Relic 5.

Conclusion

Crosshair (Scarred) introduces a fresh dynamic to Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, bringing a mix of high-damage potential and strategic depth. His journey from uncertainty to precision is reflected in his in-game mechanics, rewarding players who carefully manage his debuffs and synergies. Whether used in Grand Arena or PvE content, he is set to become a valuable asset for Bad Batch teams. As his Marquee event approaches, it’s time to prepare for another sharpshooter to enter the holotables.