Who is Quiggold in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes?

Quiggold is a Dark Side tank in SWGOH, part of the Pirate and Scoundrel factions, with strong synergy for PvE and Territory Battles.

How do you unlock Quiggold in SWGOH?

Quiggold can be unlocked through a Marquee event starting July 15 at 11AM Pacific.

Is Quiggold required for unlocking Galactic Legend Hondo?

Yes, Quiggold is a required unit at Relic 5 to unlock GL Hondo Ohnaka.

What makes Quiggold special in Territory Battles?

His Omicron “Prayer Necklace” grants massive defensive boosts, Damage Immunity for Pirates, and revival mechanics when paired with Ithano.

What are Profit stacks in Quiggold’s kit?

Profit stacks are a Pirate-exclusive mechanic that power up Quiggold’s abilities, granting him effects like Bulwark, Retaliate, and Stun Immunity.

Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes: Kit Reveal for Quiggold — The Pirate Tank We Didn't Know We Needed Star Wars: Gaming Star Wars Gaming News

Every now and then, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes drops a character kit that doesn’t just fill a niche—it opens a treasure chest. The latest addition? Quiggold, the gruff, heavy-blaster-wielding First Mate of Captain Ithano from The Force Awakens, now fully outfitted and ready to anchor the Pirate faction in both raids and Territory Battles.

Let’s break down this new Dark Side tank, his synergy with Ithano, his stack-heavy mechanics, and why he’s absolutely vital if you’re chasing Galactic Legend Hondo Ohnaka.

Quiggold’s Alignment and Role:

Alignment: Dark Side
Role: Tank
Categories: Pirate, Scoundrel, Order 66 Raid, Territory Battle Specialist

He’s not just a meat shield—Quiggold is a disruptive utility tank with some of the most interesting buff-manipulation we’ve seen in the game.

Why Quiggold Matters in the Meta

The Pirate faction is still under construction, but Quiggold gives it a strong defensive backbone. His kit is loaded with buff stealing, debuff resistance, and mechanics that scale based on his Profit stacks—a new mechanic introduced specifically for Pirates. Oh, and did we mention he’s required at Relic 5 to unlock GL Hondo?

He’s also the first Pirate tank with a Territory Battle Omicron, giving your squad a massive edge in PvE. So whether you’re in it for utility, synergy, or the big-name unlocks—Quiggold’s not optional. He’s essential.

Quiggold’s Abilities Breakdown

Quiggold uses his basic ability Deck Sweeper in Galaxy of Heroes, firing a blaster at enemies on a forested battlefield.

🟦 Basic – Deck Sweeper

AoE damage plus Defense Down.
Steals Taunt from all enemies and resets its duration.
If no Taunt is stolen and Quiggold has 2+ stacks of Profit, he consumes them to Taunt instead.

Quiggold activates his Buccaneer special ability in Galaxy of Heroes, targeting droids and humanoid enemies.

🟨 Special – Buccaneer (Cooldown: 4)

Steals Foresight and Tenacity Up from enemies and grants them to Pirate allies.
Inflicts Tenacity Down and Blind on all enemies.
If Quiggold has 5+ Profit stacks, he can inflict double Damage Over Time and 50% Turn Meter removal—especially nasty against Sith.
If no buffs are stolen, Pirate allies gain Defense Up and Protection Up (50%).

🟪 Unique – First Mate (Zeta)

Opens with Taunt and gains bonus stats per Pirate ally.
If led by a non-GL Light Side Pirate Support, his Taunt is undispellable and he gets double the bonuses.
Resisting debuffs grants him Profit; Taunting grants Bulwark stacks.
Stun immunity at 5+ Profit.

🟧 Unique – Prayer Necklace (Zeta + Omicron)

If Taunting, gains Retaliate stacks based on Profit.
If Ithano is present and Quiggold is defeated, allies recover 50% health/protection and gain Damage Immunity.
Territory Battle Bonus:
- Starts with 5 Profit stacks.
- Gains +250% Defense, +50% Tenacity.
- Pirate allies can’t be crit and take 30% less damage.
- When any Pirate ally drops below 50% health, they clear all debuffs and gain Damage Immunity.

Strategy Tips for Using Quiggold

Buff Immunity is his kryptonite—especially if you’re relying on his Taunt or stealing buffs.
Manage Profit stacks wisely—abilities like Buccaneer scale heavily based on them.
Use Buccaneer against Sith teams to maximize the Turn Meter removal and Damage Over Time effect.
Pair him with Captain Ithano for best results—and for that delicious revive + immunity combo.

Unlock Details

Marquee Event Start: July 15 at 11AM PT
Unlock Requirement for GL Hondo: Quiggold at Relic 5

Translation: Start gearing him now unless you like chasing Legendary unlocks under pressure.

Final Thoughts: Quiggold’s Kit is More Than Just a Blaster Show

Quiggold may have had a minor screen presence in The Force Awakens, but Galaxy of Heroes has given him a serious glow-up. Between his Profit-based mechanics, Pirate synergy, and Territory Battle Omicron, he’s shaping up to be a staple tank for months to come—especially for players aiming to dominate in PvE or pursue Galactic Legends.

So whether you’re a theorycrafter, a min-maxer, or just a sucker for obscure-but-buffed characters, Quiggold’s kit is a treasure worth unlocking.

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