How do I unlock Maz Kanata in Galaxy of Heroes?

Maz Kanata is available through the Conquest event in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.

Is Maz required for unlocking Galactic Legend Hondo?

No. Maz is not a prerequisite for unlocking Hondo and is not his Conquest lifter.

What Pirates work best with Maz Kanata?

The developers recommend Pirates from The Force Awakens era, such as Ithano, Quiggold, and Kix, for synergy with Maz.

Can Maz Kanata be used in the Order 66 raid?

Yes, she is eligible and adds value with her support and Profit mechanics.

What does Maz's anti-Sith mechanic do?

When facing Sith enemies, her Pirate squad deals 300% extra damage, ignores Protection, and gains Foresight each Sith turn, making her a strong Sith counter.

Maz Kanata Kit Reveal – Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes' Pirate Queen Unleashed

Move over Jedi and Sith—there’s a new legendary grandma in town, and she’s here to rewrite the rules. Maz Kanata has officially joined Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes as part of the ongoing Conquest content, and her kit is as spicy as a Corellian chili popper.

Whether you’re a min-maxing raider, a lore-hunting scoundrel sympathizer, or someone who enjoys the thrill of gambling with the new “steal” mechanics, Maz’s arrival is worth more than just a passing glance.

Let’s break down why this tiny titan with 1,000 years of wisdom is about to become a key piece of your Galactic Arena roster.

Maz Kanata Overview: Pirate Queen, Unaligned Force User, and Profit Thief

Alignment and Tags

Light Side
Leader, Support
Pirate, Scoundrel, Smuggler
Unaligned Force User
Order 66 Raid-eligible

Maz may not carry a lightsaber, but she brings something equally dangerous: battlefield control through Profit manipulation and anti-Sith synergy. As a support unit with leadership capabilities, she’s uniquely built for Pirate-focused squads—though her kit is layered enough to be a flexible wildcard in certain matchups.

Core Mechanics: Profit, Stealth, and the Art of the Steal

Maz’s most important mechanics revolve around stealing buffs—most notably Stealth and Profit. She doesn’t just swipe bonuses for fun—she uses them to empower allies, disrupt enemy cooldowns, and trigger devastating effects like Deathmark or Armor Shred.

Her synergy is strongest when no Galactic Legends are present, which gives her Pirate crew the upper hand in Grand Arenas and Conquest environments where GLs aren’t dominating.

Ability Breakdown: Maz’s Moves, Zetas, and Omicrons

Basic – Steadfast Shot

Deals special damage and applies Healing Immunity and Pinned. Against Sith? Those debuffs can’t be resisted or evaded.

Special 1 – Eyes Everywhere (CD 5)

Dispel all debuffs on Pirate and Smuggler allies. If your squad is all-Pirates and GL-free, you also get mass assists, Turn Meter gain, and cooldown reduction. Also known as: “Oh no, you thought you had tempo.”

Special 2 – Keeper of Secrets (CD 4, Zeta + Omicron)

This ability steals Stealth and Profit, redistributes them, and wrecks enemy cooldowns. In Grand Arena, it becomes even more brutal—additional stacks of Profit are stolen, and enemies can be slapped with Deathmark or Armor Shred based on conditions.

Mirror matches beware: the interaction with self-granted Profit stacks gets complicated—but deadly.

Unique – Ancient Wisdom (Zeta + Omicron)

No cap on Profit for Maz. Critical hits steal Profit, and once an enemy loses all 5 stacks she granted, Maz gets a bonus turn. In Grand Arenas, she gains Mastery, and enemies lose Offense and Speed for every stack of Profit lost. Oh—and if Pirate allies apply debuffs, they deal True damage to all enemies.

Leader – Pirate Queen (Zeta + Omicron)

This is a leadership kit soaked in anti-Sith venom. Protection ignores, turn meter gains, Foresight triggers, and Deathmark-on-death mechanics make this one of the most flavorful—and lethal—lead abilities in recent memory.

Bonus: Maz gives out Profit to allies whenever she gains it herself, turning her into a passive engine of buff momentum.

Team Synergy: Build the Perfect Pirate Crew

Recommended Pirates for Maz:

Ithano
Quiggold
Kix (Force Awakens-adjacent synergy)

These characters thrive under Maz’s leadership thanks to her cooldown reduction and Profit-sharing mechanics. Keep them fast, stack Speed and Health sets, and watch them chew through Sith teams.

Hondo Who?

No, Maz isn’t a requirement for Hondo’s Galactic Legend journey, and she’s not his “lifter” either. Think of her as the queen of a parallel pirate faction. Skeleton Crew pirates like Vane and Silvo pair better with Hondo.

This split allows players to build two separate Pirate squads—a mechanic-laden gold mine for PvP gamblers who love betting their Grand Arena tokens on underdog builds.

Strategic Notes and Mod Suggestions

Best Performance Tip:
Steal as many stacks of Profit as possible—then snowball your bonuses into overwhelming momentum.
Mod Recommendations:
- Speed x4
- Health x2
  She thrives with high Speed for early Profit setup and Health to stay in play and dish out True damage procs.

Known Issues and Bug Alert

There’s a known bug in the game where her Special 2 misrepresents how Profit is stolen. Specifically:

Maz only steals Profit she granted, not all stacks.
It doesn’t function properly in mirror matches (yet).

EA has confirmed this will be corrected in a future update, so don’t base your strategy on accidental overperformance.

Conclusion: Don’t Let the Size Fool You

Maz Kanata might be small, but in Galaxy of Heroes, she’s a tactical titan. With her debut, CG has added a dynamic support leader who can turn Profit into pain and debuffs into domination. Her synergy with Pirate crews opens new paths for off-meta gameplay, especially in Grand Arenas where the absence of Galactic Legends turns her into a battlefield queen.

Whether you’re min-maxing for the Conquest grind or building anti-Sith counter squads, Maz is a character worth investing in. Just be warned: once she starts stealing, she doesn’t stop.

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