Star Wars Battlefront 2’s newest update, The Battle of Scarif, is its last. The end of support means many Star Wars fans won’t get to play as their favorite heroes from the series. It’s true that heroes from the original, prequel, and sequel trilogy are playable, but many fan-favorites were left out. Dice included main characters such as Luke Skywalker and Rey while others were surprising albeit welcome choices.
Characters like the bounty hunter Bossk and the adorable droid BB-8 are some examples. This got us thinking about the vast amount of characters in the galaxy and who we would like to see in a new game. There are so many characters in Star Wars that it’s difficult to choose just ten, but we’ve nonetheless taken on the task. Check out our picks below!
10 Hero: Saw Gerrera
Saw Gerrera became a surprisingly popular Star Wars character since his introduction in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He helped his sister lead the first rebellion against the Separatists on Onderon. Ever since then, he has appeared in Star Wars Rogue One, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Rebels, and the novel Rebel Rising. Gerrera, with his intense dedication to the cause, was a major part of the rebellion against the empire. This makes him an ideal hero for Battlefront.
9 Villain: Admiral Thrawn
Thrawn was a ruthless Grand Admiral of the Imperial Navy. He was highly regarded among the Empire and highly feared by the rebellion. Thrawn’s major asset was his ability to know the enemy inside out and plan merciless strategies to beat them. His presence also strikes fear thanks to his calm and calculated personality. Thrawn’s abilities are suited for strategic gameplay instead of the typical combat-oriented approach.
8 Hero: Mace Windu
Mace Windu was forced out a window by unlimited power after his hand got cut off. We still love him even though he possibly contributed to Anakin’s descent to the dark side (watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars). Mace Windu was one of those Jedi masters who was supposed to be extremely powerful but we never got to see in action at his full capacity, at least in the movies. What’s a better way of seeing his abilities unleashed than having him tear up the battlefield in Battlefront?
7 Villain: Mother Talzin
This Dathomir witch strikes fear in Darth Sidious himself. Her magic has almost limitless capabilities, like raising the dead, creating force shields, shooting giant beams, reconstructing Maul’s legs, and torturing Count Dooku with a poppet.
Thanks to her wide range of abilities, her presence in Battlefront would be truly intimidating. Seeing this witch float around in a green mist while spouting dramatic dialogue is exactly what Battlefront needs.
6 Hero: Sabine Wren
It was difficult to choose between Sabine and Bo-Katan, but Sabine’s main character status and lightsaber abilities gave her the edge. Sabine is a Mandalorian who turned Rebel that had a major role in reuniting her people. She also trained in lightsaber combat with a Jedi knight and has all the gadgets Mandalore is known for. She could wield the black saber, use her forearm shield, and jetpack.
5 Villain: IG-88
It’s amazing that one small scene from The Empire Strikes Back can launch a whole universe of stories for a character standing in the background. IG-88 was the first model for a series of assassination droids. The droid can turn his waist 360 degrees giving him great mobility. He was programmed to kill and would be a devastating force in Battlefront - just watch The Mandalorian.
4 Hero: Ezra Bridger
Ezra Bridger was one annoying protagonist in Star Wars Rebels, but he’d make for some good gameplay. His lightsaber doubles as a blaster making him deadly at close and long-range. He also has a connection with Loth-Wolves through the force. Ezra could ride one around the battlefield and send them out to attack.
3 Villain: Cad Bane
Cad Bane was the number one bounty hunter during the Clone Wars, and people from across the galaxy would pay top dollar for his services. He was also acclaimed for killing Jedi.
Cad Bane was one of the coolest characters to come out of the Clone Wars and his many abilities would fit right into Battlefront. He has jet boots, a flame thrower, two blasters, and one stylish hat.
2 Hero: Ashoka Tano
Ashoka was one of the most annoying characters in Star Wars when she was first introduced during the poorly received Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie. Since then she has grown into a confident person that stands up for her beliefs. This made her into a fan-favorite character and one of the best things to come out of Star Wars in recent years. She is a perfect choice for Battlefront and many fans would be pleased with her inclusion.
1 Villain: Asajj Ventress
Ventress was Count Dooku’s assassin during the Clone Wars until Sidious ordered him to kill her. She was a formidable opponent, often besting Obi-Wan and Anakin in combat. Ventress is an agile fighter and strong force wielder. Her speed and lightsaber skills would make her a valuable addition to the roster.
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