What are Lightspeed Tokens in SWGOH?

Lightspeed Tokens are consumable items that instantly upgrade a character to a specific level of power, such as Relic 3 or Gear XII.

How long do Lightspeed Tokens last?

All LSTs expire six months after you receive them and are tied to a fixed character list that will not be updated.

Can I use Lightspeed Tokens on Galactic Legends or Capital Ships?

No. LSTs cannot be applied to Galactic Legends, Conquest units, Journey Guide units, or Capital Ships.

What is the new requirement for Relic levels?

Characters can now reach Relic levels starting at 4 stars, with Relic 3, 4, and 5 requiring 5, 6, and 7 stars respectively.

What other progression changes were made?

Ability gates tied to player level and gear tier have been removed, leveling costs are cut by 50%, and new filters improve roster management.

SWGOH Update: Relics at 4 Stars and Lightspeed Tokens Shake Up Progression

Big news just dropped on the Holotable, and it’s not just another marquee event. Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has dropped a massive update that rewires the way we power up characters. From star requirement reworks to the debut of Lightspeed Tokens (LSTs), these changes are aimed at making your roster progression faster, more flexible, and just a bit more… profitable.

Let’s break down everything—from early Relics to era-locked tokens—and what it all means for roster grinders, raid gamblers, and PvP ladder climbers alike.

Relics at 4 Stars? Welcome to the New Meta

Lower Star Requirements, Higher Power Potential

The galaxy just got a little more generous. Characters can now reach Relic levels as early as 4 stars—yes, seriously. Here’s the new breakdown:

Relic 1–2: Requires 4 stars
Relic 3: Requires 5 stars
Relic 4: Requires 6 stars
Relic 5+: Still requires 7 stars

This change is retroactive. Got a 4-star character gathering dust? They might be relic-ready today. Just hit level 85 and slap on some Gear XII.

It’s a massive win for roster diversification and makes early Conquest teams and low-star raid squads a real possibility.

Introducing Lightspeed Tokens: Instant Progress, With a Catch

What Are Lightspeed Tokens (LSTs)?

LSTs are a brand-new item that instantly boosts a character to a specific power level, skipping the grind like a Hyperspace lane through the Endor system. Think of them as upgrade tickets—but they only work on pre-approved characters.

Lightspeed Token Tiers:

Tier	Name	Upgrades to
Tier 1	Carbonite	Level 85, 3★, Gear X, Ability Level 3
Tier 2	Bronzium	Level 85, 4★, Gear XII, Ability Level 4
Tier 3	Chromium	Level 85, 5★, Relic 1, Ability Level 5
Tier 4	Aurodium	Level 85, 6★, Relic 3, Ability Level 6
Tier 5	Kyber	Level 85, 7★, Relic 5, Ability Level 7

LSTs don’t apply Zetas or Omicrons, but they will fast-track a character into competitive territory in seconds.

Lightspeed Rules: Read Before You Redeem

Don’t Save Them—Use Them Fast

Each LST is era-locked and character-specific. Once you get one, you’ve got six months before it expires. And no, they won’t work on shiny new units. Use it or lose it.

Initial Use: Legacy Era characters only (pre-Apprentice Era, i.e., before Nov 19, 2024)
First Eligible Factions: Smugglers and Separatists
Excluded Units: GLs, Conquest units, Journey Guide units, Capital Ships

You’ll earn LSTs via the Episode Track, Episode Pass, Store, and future events.

Recycling Lightspeed Tokens: Salvage for Rewards

If you receive a token and all eligible characters are beyond the token’s upgrade threshold, you can dismantle it for valuable items like Kyrotech, Signal Data, or Wiring—depending on the tier.

Example:

Tier 3 Token = 10x Carbonite Circuit Board
Tier 5 Token = Signal Data + Heatsinks + Bronzium Wiring

So even if the token’s not usable, it’s still useful.

Unit Progression Overhaul: Goodbye to Old Walls

To make LSTs actually work, CG had to tear down some outdated restrictions, and honestly? It’s about time.

What’s Changing:

Unit level is no longer tied to your player level
All unit abilities are unlocked from the start
Gear tier no longer gates ability upgrades
Ship ability upgrades aren’t gated by crew gear
Ship reinforcement abilities no longer tied to star level

What’s Not Changing:

Capital ship abilities still require star progression
A few special cases like General Skywalker, Merrin, and Nightsister Zombie still have gear-gated abilities

Lower Unlock Requirements for Older Characters

Many older characters have had their star unlock requirements reduced to 2 stars, including legacy legends like:

Darth Maul
Darth Sidious
General Grievous
Captain Han Solo
Jyn Erso
IG-88
Kylo Ren
Luminara
Stormtrooper Han

This change impacts both characters and ships, helping newer players unlock and invest in classic units faster—and giving veterans an excuse to revisit old favorites.

Quality of Life Upgrades: Sim Faster, Sort Smarter, Level Cheaper

Sim Up to 100 Battles

Campaign nodes now let you sim up to 100 times in a single click, if you’ve got the energy.

Leveling is 50% Cheaper

Credit and ship material costs for leveling units have been cut in half.

Clean Up That Events Tab

Events you’ve fully completed—like Proving Grounds and Fleet Mastery—will now disappear from your Events list.

New Filters and Sorting

You can now sort characters by:

Relic Amplifier Level
Zeta/Omicron Availability
LST Upgrade Availability
Gear and Ability Upgrade Status

Plus, a shiny new Era icon has been added to each unit’s detail screen, with a tap-to-view popup explaining the Era.

Conclusion: Prepare for Lightspeed

This update isn’t just a minor patch—it’s a major shift in how progression works in Galaxy of Heroes. Between early Relics, streamlined upgrades, and game-changing Lightspeed Tokens, we’re entering a more flexible, player-driven era.

And with more updates teased for later this year, this is clearly just the beginning.

So spend those tokens. Dust off those 4-star characters. And get ready to hit Relic 5 before breakfast.

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