SWGOH April 2025 Update Adds Batcher, Fixes Bugs, and Powers Up Datacrons

The April 2, 2025 update for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has landed, and it’s bringing more than just a fresh batch of Batcher. From hard-farmable shards to bug squashing and Datacrons that could outshine a lightsaber, there’s plenty to unpack here.

Let’s dive into what’s new, what’s fixed, and who’s suddenly way more terrifying in battle.

🚀 Batcher Joins the Farmable Roster

It’s official: Batcher’s shards are now available on Fleet Battles 4-C Hard. She’s kicking Greef Karga off the platform, but don’t panic—Greef is still lounging in Light Side 3-E Hard like a true bounty bro.

For players building out their Bad Batch teams, this is a big deal. Batcher brings utility, turn meter manipulation, and she’s immune to daze and stun. Basically, she’s what happens when you combine discipline with a side of unshakeable rage.

🔧 Bug Fixes: Great Mothers & Crosshair (Scarred) Get a Tune-Up

This update also includes two notable bug fixes:

The Threads of Destiny SFX from the Great Mothers was triggering twice. That’s now fixed. No more double dramatic effects. Sorry, sound designers.
Crosshair (Scarred) was going a little too hard on the critical damage train. His “Target Secured” ability was accidentally stacking 200% crit damage after dealing damage. That’s now patched, and the ability order has been corrected. We call this “Crosshair, but fair.”

🧪 Datacron Set 21: Buffs, Debuffs, and General Galactic Chaos

Datacron Set 21 is here and it’s… a lot. Buffs, conditional heals, damage boosts, and more. The set includes enhancements for major factions like the Bad Batch, Rebel Fighters, Sith, and Separatists.

Here are a few spicy highlights:

🦾 Bad Batch Upgrades:

Ignore taunts to target previously damaged enemies.
Cooldown resets and bonus turns when allies are hit with Captive.
Health = Protection, protection = more health. It’s a loop of invincibility with just enough math to make your head spin.

🌿 Rebel Fighter Perks:

Bonus turns on kills.
10% bonus damage based on Max Health when landing debuffs. Like a punch powered by spite.
Out-of-turn attacks remove turn meter. Messy for the enemy, delightful for you.

🕶️ Sith Buffs:

Crit hits = stacking Offense.
When enemies get defeated, they stay down. No phoenix-rising nonsense here.
Health & Protection siphoning makes the Sith even more of a space vampire faction.

🦠 Separatist Enhancements:

Riposte for days.
Debuff stacking means cooldown reduction.
If you’re not blinding enemies, you’re doing it wrong.

🧬 Focused Datacrons and Unique Character Effects

Some characters are getting more attention than a pod racer at Boonta Eve. From the subtle to the overpowered, the unique Datacron interactions are worth studying.

Crosshair (Scarred)

He sheds stacks of Shaken faster than a Jawa selling junk.
If he doesn’t crit, he drops Buff Immunity like it’s hot.

Batcher

She siphons Turn Meter like a budget Force user.
Immune to crowd control. Basically, good luck trying to shut her down.

Darth Sidious (a.k.a. Galactic Solo Mode)

If he starts alone, he becomes a one-man army with 200% everything.
Defeats enemies by stacking DoTs and ignoring basically every mechanic in the game.

Fennec & Boba (Scion of Jango)

When paired, Fennec’s Loyal Hand stacks start to make her feel like the real boss.
Boba starts the fight by locking on everything and ignoring protection. Very subtle.

Doctor Aphra & Dark Side Droids

Protection up, cooldown resets, thermal immunity—it’s a techno-party.
Aphra even revives the entire Dark Side Scoundrel roster. Medical droid, who?

🔥 Appo’s Order 66 Mechanics

CC-1119 “Appo” got a bespoke kit touch-up. When paired with Lord Vader and Empire units, he becomes an Order 66 machine. Debuff management, stackable power boosts, and a random Order 66 application every time DoTs get dispelled.

So yeah… he’s not just following orders—he’s enforcing them with style.

🧠 Empire, Phoenix, and Others: Minor Yet Mighty

Characters like Hera, Zaalbar, and Cassian Andor have seen more specialized buffs too. Hera plays protector, Zaalbar goes full Wookiee guardian, and Cassian just wants everyone to chill while he quietly debuffs you into the ground.

Even the Phoenix crew is becoming harder to burn through thanks to Guard mechanics and massive stacking bonuses.

Conclusion: April’s Update Is a Game-Changer for Meta Builders

This Galaxy of Heroes update is packed tighter than a smuggler’s cargo hold. Between Batcher’s arrival, serious bug fixes, and Datacron Set 21’s tidal wave of faction-based buffs, there’s plenty to chew on for anyone building teams, climbing arenas, or just enjoying the chaos of galactic strategy.

Whether you’re into Sith domination, Rebel underdog tactics, or watching Tech slowly drain his health for cooldown resets, there’s a build here for every playstyle.

The galaxy’s growing stronger. Now might be a good time to rethink that team comp.

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