Star Wars: Battlefront II was deemed incredibly disappointing to fans and critics alike when it was first released in 2017. However, a plethora of awesome updates have since turned the game from a blundering failure into a shining example of success. The game recently experienced its biggest popularity surge ever, thanks to Epic Games releasing the title for free, which added tens of thousands of new players into the mix.
The game's aforementioned updates brought a lot of new content for players to enjoy, including new maps, game modes, and of course, new heroes and villains. As such, this existing list has been revised to add a few more entries, while re-ranking the characters based on the balance tweaks that DICE has applied to the game over time. This will likely represent the final official character rankings unless DICE decides to surprise everyone with brand new content somewhere further down the road.
Updated July 10, 2022 by Tom Bowen: Following an incredibly messy launch that was overshadowed by yet another disappointing loot box controversy, EA and DICE have really turned things around with Battlefront 2. A game that was once deemed an abject failure by many has now become yet another excellent chapter in the Star Wars video game history book. Though some fan-favorite characters didn't quite make it into the game, the impressive selection of heroes and villains who did allow for some fantastic gameplay moments and provide players with plenty of options when it comes to the way that they approach the game's combat. Some of the game's 22 heroes and villains are a lot more effective in battle than others though, with the best Star Wars: Battlefront 2 characters standing head and shoulders above their peers.
18 Iden Versio
- Affiliation: Galactic Empire
- Battle Points: 4,000
- Health: 650
- Weapon: Iden's TL-50
- Abilities: Stun Droid, Pulse Cannon & Droid Shield
Iden serves as the game's main protagonist, though, in many ways, ends up being one of the weaker characters for multiplayer combat. That's not to say that she's terrible, though. In fact, for those who play through the single-player campaign first, she's actually a pretty decent starter character as players will already be somewhat familiar with the way that she controls.
Iden's biggest strength is arguably her TL-50, which can be used to melt through enemies' health bars like butter. As a result, she's a decent pick for those who prefer to focus on attacking their opponents with weaponry rather than abilities. Her Droid and Stun shield abilities can definitely help those planning to go with a run and gun-style approach though, particularly the latter.
17 Rey
- Affiliation: Resistance
- Battle Points: 4,000
- Health: 750
- Weapon: Rey's Lightsaber
- Abilities: Dash Strike, Mind Trick & Insight
Rey's primary strength does not lie in her abilities, but rather in her skill with a lightsaber. In terms of melee combat, she's a character that can clear a room if one remembers to strike-and-dash, and repeat the process. When it comes to powers, however, she's a bit on the light side (no pun intended).
Her Dash Strike ability may be enough to break an enemy line or cause a villain to stumble, but her Insight and Mind Trick abilities leave much to be desired. The former is essentially a glorified enemy tracker, while the latter is only good for enemies directly in her path, and only for a short time.
16 Yoda
- Affiliation: Galactic Republic / Rebel Alliance
- Battle Points: 4,000
- Health: 700
- Weapon: Yoda's Lightsaber
- Abilities: Unleash, Presence & Dash Attack
First introduced in the original Star Wars trilogy, Yoda is one of the most powerful characters in the entire franchise, even if he falls slightly short in Battlefront II. He's still a great hero to use, thanks to his small hit-box, breakneck speed, and diminutive size which makes him incredibly difficult to target.
The character is best used as support alongside teammates. Not only can he weave between friend and foe to take out specific targets, but his Presence ability provides a health and wellness boost for any friendly within its range. He has no block to speak of, instead preferring to absorb enemy blaster fire and eject the energy buildup outwards in a massive Force blast, which is great for taking on a hallway full of enemies.
15 Finn
- Affiliation: Resistance
- Battle Points: 4,000
- Health: 600
- Weapon: Finn's EL-16
- Abilities: Deadeye, Big Deal & Undercover Team
Don't count out Finn when it comes to Heroes. He's easily one of the best of the newcomers, thanks largely to his blaster-centric attack style. His Undercover Team ability masks the location of himself and his teammates from enemy sensors, allowing them to move up and engage in a surprise attack.
From there, Finn can utilize his Deadeye attack which offers pinpoint firing precision on one enemy at a time, before targeting another. He can also give his teammates a boost with his Big Deal ability, which grants increased health, durability, weapon cooldown, and ability recharge, making him a perfect balance between offensive soldier and support team member.
14 Bossk
- Affiliation: Separatists / Galactic Empire
- Battle Points: 4,000
- Health: 600
- Weapon: Bossk's Relby V-10
- Abilities: Dioxis Grenade, Predator Instincts & Proximity Mines
Thankfully, Bossk has received a few nerfs through the course of the last few years, re-balancing him in accordance with other characters. Before the updates, he was far too deadly a foe for many players to contend with. In his latest form, Bossk has lost some of his teeth, but he's still a dangerous adversary that should not be underestimated.
Bossk's strength lies in his abilities, as opposed to his blaster file. Bossk's Predator Instincts give him infra-red vision and the ability to pummel foes with micro-grenades that can rack up kills at an insanely high rate. He can also quadruple the damage quotient by hurling a Dioxis Grenade, which is great for clearing out chokepoints or killing foes in confined spaces. And finally, his Proximity Mines are excellent for defending target areas from enemy incursion, making Bossk a painful threat to contend with.
13 Darth Maul
- Affiliation: Separatists / Galactic Empire
- Battle Points: 4,000
- Health: 700
- Weapon: Maul's Lightsaber
- Abilities: Furious Throw, Choke Hold & Spin Attack
Battlefront II does a great job of making one feel like they're actually a part of the Star Wars universe. Part of its charm is how the game nails the personalities of key heroes and villains from the franchise. Darth Maul is one of the best examples. This athletic Sith Lord is best used as a strike-and-retreat character who rushes in, decimates foes, and retreats to gather strength.
Maul's Force choke does a great job of hurling opponents away and widening the gap necessary for an effective counterattack. His lightsaber throw takes some practice to perfect, but it's lightning-fast and capable of catching skilled opponents completely off guard. If that weren't enough, his Spin attack is an acrobatic death technique that can get Maul in behind opponents and throw them off guard.
12 Count Dooku
- Affiliation: Separatists
- Battle Points: 4,000
- Health: 750
- Weapon: Count Dooku's Lightsaber
- Abilities: Lightning Stun, Duelist & Expose Weakness
Another solid option for those with an affinity for the dark side of the force, Count Dooku is surprisingly powerful and one of the best offensive characters in Star Wars: Battlefront 2. Granted, he's not quite as sturdy as some of the other heroes and villains in the game, but his high damage output and his ability to punish groups of enemies with his powerful AoE attacks more than make up for this.
Lightning Stun is one of the most OP abilities in the game, while Expose Weakness is a great setup ability for those looking to neutralize the enemy before hitting them hard with a more powerful attack. Duelist can be effective when up against beginners, as the increased speed with which Dooku attacks will often make inexperienced players panic and make mistakes.
11 Lando Calrissian
- Affiliation: Rebel Alliance
- Battle Points: 4,000
- Health: 650
- Weapon: Lando's X-8 Night Sniper
- Abilities: Smoke Grenade, Sharp Shot & Disarmer
Intergalactic smoothie Lando Calrissian might be more of a businessman than a fighter, but he's got it where it counts. He requires practice on the part of the player in order to master, but he can be extremely effective in a pitched battle. He's one of the few characters to strike a good balance between blaster fire rate and cooldown, but that's not all.
Lando's Sharp Shot ability is one of the coolest skills in the game, allowing the player to line up five perfect enemy shots and take them out with the press of a button, which is great for thinning chokepoint ranks. He can also use smoke grenades to confuse enemies or render their scanners useless with a Disabler device that can also be detonated to stun them.
10 General Grievous
- Affiliation: Separatists
- Battle Points: 4,000
- Health: 800
- Weapon: General Grievous' Lightsabers
- Abilities: Thrust Surge, Claw Rush & Unrelenting Advance
Though far from the most popular character in the Star Wars universe, General Grievous ends up being one of the deadliest in Star Wars: Battlefront 2. His Claw Rush ability will suit players who favor an aggressive playstyle, though it can also be useful for escaping ambushes too. Alternatively, players can use Thrust Surge or Unrelenting Advance to quickly close the gap and turn the tables.
Grievous is a solid character when it comes to dishing out damage, but his biggest strength is arguably his excellent mobility. The speed with which he moves makes him incredibly difficult to pin down, though this can also make controlling him a little tricky. As such, beginners will probably want to avoid him until they're a bit more familiar with the game, but once they're ready, he can provide an excellent offensive option.
9 Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Affiliation: Galactic Republic
- Battle Points: 4,000
- Health: 750
- Weapon: Obi-Wan Kenobi's Lightsaber
- Abilities: All-Out Push, Restrictive Mind Trick & Defensive Rush
Obi-Wan Kenobi is oft-overlooked by new Battlefront II players who might feel put off by his techniques. Nothing could be further from the truth. In order to truly appreciate what this hero has to offer, however, players need to practice and get a feel for how he handles himself on the field of battle.
First, Kenobi's lightsaber strikes are clean, deadly, and very efficient. Restrictive Mind Trick can be used on organics and droids alike to scramble their targeting and leave them wide open for his Defensive Rush, which deflects blaster fire as he charges headfirst into the fray. His best ability, however, is his All-Out Push, a narrow but precise Force push attack that can be controlled by holding down the button to build up range.