Star Wars: Battlefront 2 lets you play as the iconic heroes and villains from the three different eras. Ranging from the cowardly General Grevious to the smooth-talking Lando Calrissian to pajama-wearing Count Dooku. All of the heroes possess unique abilities that give them a distinct edge on the battlefield. A single hero can turn the tied of an entire match if used correctly, which makes them some of the most important units in any PvP mode. Just like the core classes, heroes have various Star Cards that give them passive buffs or slight alterations to their skills.
However, picking the best Star Cards for each hero can be tricky since there are quite a lot of combinations you can make. When deciding on what Star Cards to pick, we focused on ones that would benefit players in general, bigger game modes like Supremacy or Galactic Assault. This is not for those who exclusively play the more competitive Heroes vs Villains, as those typically focus on one on one duels. Our picks are based on their battle effectiveness, how much they fit in with the general playstyle of that hero, and if they synergize well with a hero’s abilities.
We will also be breaking these up between heroes on the ground and those in starships. Mainly because these two hero archetypes never intersect, so don’t expect to cut down the Millennium Falcon with Darth Vader, as cool as that would be.
Best Hero Star Cards
| Hero | Star Card 1 | Star Card 2 | Star Card 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anakin Skywalker | Control the Force | All of Them | Steamroll |
| BB-8 | Trusty Droid | Self Repairs | Whirlwind |
| BB-9E | I See You | Full Reconstruction | Potent Bacta or Faster, Faster! |
| Boba Fett | Quick Refill | Fuel Efficiency | Extended Exposure |
| Bossk | Spreading the Disease | Ultimate Predator | Lingering Dioxis |
| Captain Phasma | Easy Shots | Not Hard Enough | Blaster Inspection |
| Chewbacca | Impervious | Shocked and Vulnerable | Echoing Roar |
| Count Dooku | Balanced Duelist | Finesse | Sith Control |
| Darth Maul | Savage | Fool Me Once | Lightsaber Defense or Flow Motion |
| Darth Vader | Surrounded by Fear | Deflection Stamina | Bonus Health |
| Emperor Palpatine | In Full Control | Lightning Reach | Surge of Lightning |
| Finn | One Resistance | Beacon of Hope | Stay Calm |
| General Grevious | Beating Heart | Line Up, Weaklings | Ceaseless Assault |
| Han Solo | Heavily Modified Blaster | Air Burst | Sharpshooting Frenzy |
| Iden Versio | Cooled Blaster | Sturdy Shield | Shock Reach |
| Kylo Ren | Power Reach | Berserking Tantrum | Solid Freeze |
| Lando Calrissian | Buckle Up, Baby | Disabler Growth | Maximized Efficiency |
| Leia Organa | Laser Brain | Relentless Firing | Rebel Heart |
| Luke Skywalker | Jedi Fighter | Strong Repulse | Rush Immunity |
| Ob-Wan Kenobi | Perfect Defense | More Doubts | Think It Over |
| Rey | Resilient Dash | Street Fighter | Strong Mind |
| Yoda | Enduring Presence | Lightsaber Mastery | Feel the Force |
Looking over this list, one of our favorite builds is for the wildly popular Boba Fett. This Star Card combination focuses almost entirely on keeping the bounty hunter in the air. Not only does this give him an advantage, but it allows you to maximize his explosive damage. Emperor Palpatine is another fun one that can be terrifying to face since his electric abilities can easily kill multiple soldiers at once. For the new heroes, BB-8 and BB-9E, we want to buff their support abilities since they are not designed to just hunt targets and kill them like the rest of the roster.
More Battlefront 2:
- Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Heavy Guide – Best Heavy Class Star Cards
- Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Specialist Guide – Best Specialist Class Star Cards
- Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Assault Guide – Best Assault Class Star Cards
- Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Officer Guide – Best Officer Class Star Cards
Best Hero Starfighter Star Cards
| Hero | Star Card 1 | Star Card 2 | Star Card 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Fett | No Escape | Relentless Pursuer | Tactical Jammer |
| Darth Maul | Targeting Computer | Advanced Capacitors | Tactical Jammer |
| Darth Vader | Overcharged Barrage | Advanced Capacitors | Engine Heat Dissipator |
| Han Solo and Chewbacca | Wookie Engineering | Tuned Lasers | Repair Systems |
| Iden Versio | Flight Commander | Reinforced Hull | Repair Systems |
| Kylo Ren | Advanced Mag-Pulse Torpedoes | Reinforced Hull | Targeting Computer |
| Lando and L3-37 | Back Online | Engine Heat Dissipater | Repair Systems |
| Luke Skywalker | Experienced Astromech | Fire Control Cycler | Trust Your Feelings |
| Poe Dameron | Experienced Leader | Trusty Companion | Vented Accelerator Pod |
| Rey and Chewbacca | Repair Systems | Wookie Co-Pilot | Tactical Jammer |
| Tallie Lintra | Inspiring Presence | Engine Upgrade | Elite Pilot |
| Yoda | Kuat Engineering | Elite Pilot | Charged Ion Capacitors |
When it comes to starfighter Star Cards there is a lot less variety. This means we will end up running some of the same cards for multiple ships like Tactical Jammer. When building these heroes, we decided to focus on their abilities first and anything that would reduce their cooldowns. Mainly because these skills are often very powerful and make a huge difference in a dog fight. However, you have a lot more room to customize these heroes, since so many of the cards are similar. We recommend experimenting with some of the repeating cards and even adjusting them to tailor to your match’s skill level.
