The galaxy’s most charismatic smuggler has stepped into the spotlight again. In a lively Designer Q&A, the development team behind Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes pulled back the curtain on Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka’s new Galactic Legend kit—and the answers are as cheeky as the character himself. Here’s everything you need to know from the Q&A, from strategy insights to Hondo’s own brand of wit. Hondo Isn’t Just a Jedi or Sith Counter While Hondo’s kit includes plenty of anti-Jedi and anti-Sith tricks, the designers made it clear his crew is far from one-dimensional. Lightning Raid—his signature move—lets him slip past Taunts and eliminate key enemies no matter who’s on the other side. Whether you’re facing mercenaries, droids, or even an angry Wookiee, Hondo and his pirates will still “find a way to profit.” Ultimate Charge: Profitable Loopholes Hondo gains Ultimate Charge whenever allies gain Profit, and allies begin each…
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Kix Kit Reveal: The Lost Clone Becomes a Pirate Healer in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
The galaxy’s most persistent Clone Medic has finally made his comeback—fifty years late and with a pirate twist. Kix has officially joined Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, and he’s bringing bandages, blasters, and buffs to a whole new era of chaos. Whether you remember him as the last medic of the 501st or are just now meeting him through a Force Awakens-era pirate lens, this version of Kix is a support powerhouse built for Pirate squads led by Captain Ithano or Maz Kanata. Oh—and he’s required to unlock Galactic Legend Pirate King Hondo Ohnaka. Let’s dig into the kit and see why Kix is more than just a clone with a cool cape. Kix Overview: Healer, Pirate, and Clone Trooper With No Allegiance to GLs Alignment and Tags While his Clone Trooper roots remain intact, this Kix doesn’t rock the 501st tag. This version is lifted straight from The Crimson…