Star Wars Battlefront II Strategy Guide

01 · The Combat Loop

Class-based Star Wars combat across infantry, vehicles, and starfighters.

First and third-person shooter Switch between first-person and third-person perspectives. Most players use third-person for spatial awareness; first-person for precision aim.
Class-based infantry combat Choose one of four troop classes per spawn: Assault, Heavy, Officer, Specialist. Each has unique abilities, weapons, and tactical roles.
Battle Points (in-match currency) Earn Battle Points by capturing objectives, eliminating enemies, and completing match tasks. Spend Battle Points to spawn as Heroes, Enforcers, vehicles, or reinforcements.
Hero spawns from Battle Points High-tier heroes cost 4000-6000 Battle Points. Lower-cost spawns: reinforcements (200-400 BP), vehicles (1000+ BP), enforcers (1500+ BP).
Cards (loadout perks) Each class and hero has Star Cards (3 active card slots). Cards modify abilities, weapons, and stats. Upgrade through Crafting Parts (free progression).
No pay-to-win after rework 2018 update removed Star Cards from Crystals (premium currency). All gameplay progression is free; only cosmetics are purchasable.
Active multiplayer despite no updates EA stopped updating Battlefront II in April 2020. Servers remain online and matchmaking still works; community remains active through free-week promotions.

02 · Eras & Game Modes

Three eras; multiple modes per era.

Galactic Assault The flagship 20v20 mode

Endor (Original Trilogy)
Geonosis (Prequel)
Crait (Sequel)
Naboo (Prequel)
Tatooine (Original)

Bring: Coordination for multi-stage objectives and patience for 20-30 minute matches.
Take: The iconic large-scale Battlefront experience. Multi-objective maps with progression through phases.

Galactic Assault is the most-played mode. Maps from all three eras with multi-stage objectives; the centerpiece of Battlefront II.

Capital Supremacy Best Prequel-era mode

Ground combat on Geonosis, Naboo, Felucia, Kashyyyk, Kamino
Capital ship boarding sequences
Phases shift between ground and ship

Bring: Multi-environment flexibility and Prequel-era preference.
Take: Phase-based combat that flows between ground assault and capital ship boarding. Iconic Prequel battles.

Capital Supremacy is the highlight Prequel-era mode. Added later in development; one of the better-received post-launch additions.

Hero Showdown / Heroes vs Villains Small-scale hero combat

2v2 Hero Showdown
4v4 Heroes vs Villains
Hero-only loadouts

Bring: Mastery of specific Heroes; competitive mindset.
Take: The competitive hero-focused experience. Pure hero vs hero combat without troop interference.

Hero Showdown and Heroes vs Villains attract competitive hero mains. Smaller team format; intense personal performance focus.

Starfighter Assault Space combat 12v12

Fondor: Imperial Shipyards
D’Qar: Resistance evacuation
Ryloth: Hutt arena

Bring: Patience for flying mechanics and willingness to learn 6-degree-of-freedom combat.
Take: Space combat experience. Pilots various starfighters from each era; multi-stage starfighter campaigns.

Starfighter Assault is a smaller community than infantry modes but deeply rewarding. Mastering flight controls takes practice; the payoff is iconic space battles.

Co-op vs AI PVE alternative

Co-op mode (3v3 + AI bots)
Instant Action (1v3v AI bots)

Bring: Casual mindset and willingness to play with AI teammates.
Take: Solo or 4-player progression-based gameplay. Bot opponents; lower stress than PvP.

Co-op is the casual entry point. Great for warming up or playing without PvP pressure.

03 · Heroes & Villains

30+ playable Star Wars characters.

Light Side heroes Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu, Aayla Secura, Rey, Finn, BB-8, BB-9E.
Dark Side villains Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Boba Fett, Bossk, Iden Versio, Darth Maul, Count Dooku, General Grievous, Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, Lando Calrissian.
Lightsaber heroes Luke, Yoda, Obi-Wan, Anakin, Mace Windu, Aayla, Rey, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Maul, Dooku, Kylo Ren. Force users with lightsaber combat and Force abilities.
Blaster heroes Han, Leia, Boba Fett, Bossk, Iden Versio, Finn, Phasma, Lando, Chewbacca. Ranged combat with hero-specific weapons.
Special-mechanic heroes Yoda (Force jumps), Grievous (4-armed lightsaber combat), BB-8 (rolling movement), Chewbacca (heavy bowcaster). Each has unique playstyle.
Hero Battle Point costs Standard heroes: 4000 BP. Premium heroes (Yoda, Anakin, Vader): 5000-6000 BP. Costs adjust based on match performance.
Hero Cards (loadouts) Each Hero has 3 Star Card slots. Different cards adjust playstyle (more melee damage, more range, faster cooldowns).

04 · The Four Troop Classes

Standard infantry roles; choose per spawn.

Assault (versatile) The balanced class. Primary weapon: blasters with thermal detonators. Mid-range engagement; mobility and damage. Best for general combat.
Heavy (tank) High-damage primary weapons; tank class. Combat Shield ability; Sentry Mode (suppressing fire). Best for choke-points and defending objectives.
Officer (support) Pistol primary; supporting tools. Battle Command (heal teammates), Deploy Turret (small turret), Defender (damage buff). Best for team enablement.
Specialist (sniper) Sniper rifle primary; long-range. Stealth abilities; Trip Mines; Personal Shield. Best for high-ground positioning and elimination.
Reinforcement units Specialized units spawned via Battle Points: Wookiee Warrior, Jet Trooper, Death Trooper, BX Commando Droid. Each unique to specific era.
Enforcer units Pricier reinforcements with unique kits. Wookiee, Jet Trooper, etc. Cost 1500-2500 BP; intermediate between standard troopers and Heroes.
Vehicles AT-ST (Imperial walker), Speederbike, AT-RT (Republic), TIE Fighter, X-Wing. Spawn via Battle Points; play differently per era.

05 · Star Cards & Loadouts

Customize each class and hero for your playstyle.

3 active Star Card slots per loadout Each class and hero loadout has 3 Star Card slots. Choose cards that modify abilities, weapons, or stats. Loadouts saved per character.
Card rarity tiers Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic. Higher rarity = stronger effect. Upgrade cards through Crafting Parts to higher tiers.
Crafting Parts Earned through gameplay; spent to upgrade Star Cards. Daily Login Crates and Loot Crates provide both Crafting Parts and Cards directly.
Free progression After the loot box rework, all progression is free. Cards earned and upgraded purely through gameplay; no pay-to-progress.
Class-specific cards Each class has unique cards. Heavy: Combat Shield Duration. Assault: Improved Vanguard. Officer: Battle Command Mobility. Specialist: Personal Shield Duration.
Hero-specific cards Each hero has unique cards. Darth Vader: Furious Resilience (damage resistance). Han Solo: Deadeye (precision shot). Customize hero playstyle.
Weapons and modifications Weapons unlock via class progression; modifications (sights, attachments) unlock via gameplay. Customize fire rate, damage, range.

06 · Starfighter Assault

Space combat in iconic Star Wars ships.

Six-degree-of-freedom flight Full 3D space combat with pitch, yaw, roll, and acceleration. Different from FPS movement; takes practice to master.
Starfighter classes Fighter (X-Wing, TIE Fighter), Interceptor (A-Wing, TIE Interceptor), Bomber (Y-Wing, TIE Bomber), Hero ships (Slave I, Millennium Falcon, etc.).
Starfighter abilities Each ship has unique abilities. X-Wing: Astromech repair, Proton Torpedoes. TIE Fighter: Engine Burst, Cluster Missiles.
Hero ships from Battle Points Iconic ships like the Millennium Falcon, Slave I, Han’s Falcon (Episode VII), Poe’s X-Wing. Cost 4000-6000 BP to spawn.
Multi-stage objectives Starfighter Assault maps have multi-stage objectives: destroy capital ship power couplings, fight off cruiser bombers, defend specific zones.
Smaller community Less-populated than infantry modes. Pilots tend to be dedicated; veteran experience advantage is significant in starfighter combat.
Iconic Star Wars space combat Recreates classic space battles from across all three Star Wars trilogies. The most cinematic mode in Battlefront II.

07 · Galactic Assault Deep Dive

The flagship 20v20 mode.

Multi-stage maps Each Galactic Assault map has 2-4 stages. Attackers advance through stages; defenders try to hold. Time and ticket-based win conditions.
Attacker advantage progression As attackers progress through stages, they get more vehicles, hero spawns, and reinforcements. Encourages aggressive pushing.
Map-specific objectives Each map has unique objectives. Endor: blow up shield generator. Crait: destroy battering ram. Geonosis: capture command posts. Galactic Assault is map-specific strategy.
Spawn waves and timers After death, respawn in waves. Group spawns happen at fixed intervals; coordinate with team for coordinated attacks/defenses.
Vehicle ground combat AT-ATs, AT-STs, MTTs, AAT walkers. Each requires team coordination to operate effectively; vehicle drivers + infantry teammates win team fights.
Hero versus hero battles Multiple heroes per match. Hero vs hero fights are the gameplay highlights; learn matchups (Vader vs Anakin, Yoda vs Maul, etc.).
Match length: 20-40 minutes Galactic Assault matches last 20-40 minutes depending on attacker advancement speed. Longer than Capital Supremacy or Heroes vs Villains.

08 · Post-2020 Status

EA ended updates April 2020.

Final update: The Battle on Scarif April 2020 update added the Scarif map and Capital Supremacy on multiple maps. EA announced no further content updates after this.
Servers remain online EA maintains online infrastructure. Matchmaking still functions; multiplayer continues. No content drops; no balance changes.
Free Epic Games Store promotions Battlefront II has been free on Epic Games Store multiple times. Massive player influxes during free periods; population spikes recoverable.
Community-led play Active discords and community groups organize regular play sessions. Veterans help newcomers; competitive scene survives without official support.
Map and mode roster (final state) 24 multiplayer maps; 7 modes; 30+ heroes. Comprehensive content despite no updates; one of the most-content-rich Star Wars games.
Modding scene PC version supports modding to some extent. Texture mods, gameplay tweaks, and custom maps via Frosty mod manager (not officially supported).
No spiritual successor announced EA and DICE have not announced a Battlefront III. Star Wars franchise development has moved to other studios; no direct sequel in sight.

09 · Arcade Mode

Single-player and split-screen options.

Arcade Mode (offline) Single-player and split-screen mode. Choose era, side, opponent count, and difficulty. No internet required.
Hero modes Play as specific heroes against AI opponents. Practice hero mechanics without PvP pressure; useful for learning hero abilities.
Battle scenarios Specific scripted scenarios (Geonosis defense, Death Star sabotage). Story-driven combat with pre-set rules.
Split-screen co-op On console (PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series), play split-screen with a friend. PC version lacks split-screen support.
Custom Arcade matches Set your own rules: AI count, era, side, time limit. Free-form practice mode.
Single-player Campaign Iden Versio storyline. Iden goes from Inferno Squad commando to Rebel Alliance ally; canonical Star Wars story; 6-10 hours to complete.
Earn Credits through Arcade Arcade Mode grants Credits for unlocking cosmetics. Capped at lower amount than multiplayer; supplement progression.

10 · Audio & Settings

Frostbite engine; tune for performance and clarity.

Headphones for blaster audio Distinct blaster sounds, lightsaber clashes, vehicle approach audio. Stereo headphones reveal threat direction.
Master volume around 50–60 percent Battlefront II peaks loud during battle scenes. Lower master volume preserves headroom for ambient audio.
Field of view 90 Standard for first-person mode. Third-person mode has fixed FOV. Match settings to your preferred perspective.
Mouse sensitivity tuning Mid-range for hybrid first/third person play. Higher for first-person aim; lower for third-person spatial control.
Performance tuning Battlefront II runs on Frostbite engine. GPU-demanding at Ultra; tune for 60+ FPS on mid-range hardware.
HUD customization Adjust HUD elements: weapon, health, abilities, mini-map. Reduce clutter for clean visuals; restore for clearer combat info.
Verify after settings reset Free Epic Games Store periods sometimes reset preferences. Quick menu review after promotions prevents surprises.

11 · Pro Tips

Compound habits across the long Battlefront II arc.

Master one class first Pick one of the four troop classes; master it across 50+ matches. Mechanical depth on one class beats shallow knowledge of all.
Save Battle Points for Heroes Lower-cost spawns (reinforcements, vehicles) are tempting. Save for hero spawns at key moments; one hero turnaround changes match outcomes.
Position with cover Battlefront II rewards cover use. Crouch behind walls; peek to shoot; return to cover. Open-ground combat dies fast.
Use Officer or Specialist if your team needs A team without Officer (no healing) or Specialist (no long-range) loses extended team fights. Adapt class choice to team comp.
Hero matchups matter Yoda outranges Vader in close. Maul outdamages Obi-Wan in 1v1s. Learn hero matchups; pick fights you can win.
Use Starfighter Assault for variety Burnt out on infantry? Starfighter Assault offers completely different gameplay. The mode has its own meta and dedicated community.
Take advantage of free periods When Battlefront II goes free on Epic Games Store, player counts surge. Newcomers welcome; experienced players have plenty of matches to fill.