What was updated in Galaxy of Heroes Hotfix 5-22-2025?

Scorch received a Zeta buff to his Unique ability, a bug was fixed related to Dramatic Entrance’s True Damage, and two other issues were acknowledged for future fixes.

What does Scorch's new Zeta upgrade do?

If no Galactic Legend enemies are present, Scorch applies two stacks of Damage Over Time at the start of each encounter—effects that can’t be dispelled, resisted, or evaded.

Did this update affect the Galactic Legend meta?

No. The hotfix specifically avoids disrupting GL strategies, especially those involving Lord Vader and DSCT.

Is Scorch still bugged after the update?

Yes. Two known bugs remain: Taunt not working in later encounters and DoTs not reapplying after Scorch is revived.

When will the remaining Scorch bugs be fixed?

There is no exact date, but the devs have acknowledged the issues and plan to fix them in a future update.

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Hotfix 5-22-2025 – Scorch Zeta Buff & Bug Fixes

It’s another day in the digital galaxy, which means another Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes hotfix has dropped—this time on May 22, 2025—and Scorch is officially back on protocol. Mostly. Sort of.

This latest patch gives Scorch’s Unique Zeta ability a subtle-but-significant buff while tackling some tricky bugs that had the clone trooper eating more True Damage than a tauntaun in a Hoth snowstorm. It’s not a game-changer for everyone, but for those keeping an eye on GL meta balance and clone synergy, there’s a lot packed into this bite-sized update.

Let’s dive into the update notes and see what got scorched.

Scorch’s “Following Protocol” Zeta Just Got Meaner (But Smarter)

The biggest headline from Hotfix 5-22-2025 is a Zeta upgrade for Scorch’s Following Protocol Unique ability.

Here’s the new flavor text for the added Zeta effect:

If there are no Galactic Legend enemies: At the start of each encounter, enemies are inflicted with 2 stacks of Damage Over Time for 2 turns, which can’t be dispelled, evaded, or resisted.

Translation? If you’re not facing off against a Galactic Legend, Scorch is now tossing guaranteed DoTs like he’s been taking tips from Vader himself. This move adds more value to Scorch in mid-tier or non-GL PvE and PvP matchups, giving him a strong early-round bite without upsetting the delicate flower that is Lord Vader’s turn meter.

GL Meta Intact – No Rage from Lord Vader This Time

What’s interesting about this Zeta tweak is the devs’ clear intent to preserve Galactic Legend meta integrity. Specifically, the update ensures that the new Damage Over Time stacks won’t mess with Lord Vader or DSCT (Dark Side Clone Trooper) synergy and turn meter pacing.

Let’s be honest—no one wants to wake up to Lord Vader having a tantrum because a clone ruined his tempo.

The added DoTs aim to shut down unintended counterplay based on turn meter “trains” while avoiding full-blown nerfs to core characters. Subtle, strategic, and just a little bit passive-aggressive. Beautiful.

Bug Fix: Scorch vs. Dramatic Entrance’s True Damage

Next up: a fix for Scorch taking True Damage from the Dramatic Entrance ability.

Apparently, our armored friend was unintentionally taking damage where he really shouldn’t have been, especially from abilities that are, well… dramatic. This fix smooths out one of the more annoying edge cases and lets Scorch do what he does best—tank and throw status effects around like he’s got something to prove.

No drama. Just damage prevention.

Known Issues (aka: Still Broken, But We Know About It)

Not everything’s polished to perfection yet. The devs included a couple of known issues that are on their radar for a future update:

Scorch is not correctly Taunting in multiple encounters after the first. So if your strategy relies on a mid-fight revive and a perfectly timed taunt—maybe don’t.
Damage Over Time doesn’t reapply after revival. Specifically, if Scorch is defeated in one encounter and revived in another, he doesn’t apply the DoTs at the beginning of the next encounter. So technically he’s Following Protocol… eventually.

Both bugs are acknowledged and slotted for a fix in a future patch. Until then, it’s just another day of clone bugs being… well, on-brand.

Why This Update Actually Matters

Hotfix 5-22-2025 is one of those updates that flies under the radar for casual players but carries big implications for squad builders and theorycrafters.

It shows Scorch’s viability is growing, especially in mid-tier matchups where GLs aren’t dominating the board.
The devs are actively monitoring turn meter exploits, and choosing precision tweaks over blanket nerfs (hallelujah).
It keeps meta balance intact while slowly expanding the role of Bad Batch/Dark Side clone units.

Plus, it gives Scorch a bit more personality and teeth—which is always nice when you’ve spent hours grinding gear to make him useful.

Conclusion: Small Fixes, Big Impact for Clone Kind

The May 22, 2025 Galaxy of Heroes hotfix is a clean, surgical strike. It buffs Scorch without breaking the balance, patches up one of his more irritating bugs, and lays the groundwork for deeper mechanics to come.

It’s not flashy. It doesn’t add new characters or galactic events. But it does what a good hotfix should: keeps things running smoothly and gives clone mains a reason to smile through the True Damage.

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