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R2-D2 · Daring Droid

Palpatine-led Empire control, Taunt access and damage priorities across Daring Droid’s seven tiers.

Last updated 17/10/2026

At a glance

Event overview

Pick a tier for the full playbook, or use the lineups, reinforcements and kill orders below as a quick reference.

7 tiers
Quick reference

Tier 1 — 1★ battle

Easy
Recommended teamRecommended
Starting lineup
Emperor PalpatineDarth VaderGrand Admiral ThrawnGrand Moff TarkinRoyal Guard
Requirements
  • Five Empire characters at 1★ or higher; complete the preceding tier.
  • The squad below is a recommendation within the allowed faction. The character unlocks at 5★ after tier V; tiers VI and VII provide the remaining stars. Gear and mod choices below are recommendations, not additional entry gates.
Key pointTier 1 uses the same Rebel group with increasing strength. Keep the control and damage windows synchronized.
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Quick reference

Tier 2 — 2★ battle

Easy
Recommended teamRecommended
Starting lineup
Emperor PalpatineDarth VaderGrand Admiral ThrawnGrand Moff TarkinRoyal Guard
Requirements
  • Five Empire characters at 2★ or higher; complete the preceding tier.
  • The squad below is a recommendation within the allowed faction. The character unlocks at 5★ after tier V; tiers VI and VII provide the remaining stars. Gear and mod choices below are recommendations, not additional entry gates.
Key pointTier 2 uses the same Rebel group with increasing strength. Keep the control and damage windows synchronized.
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Quick reference

Tier 3 — 3★ battle

Easy
Recommended teamRecommended
Starting lineup
Emperor PalpatineDarth VaderGrand Admiral ThrawnGrand Moff TarkinRoyal Guard
Requirements
  • Five Empire characters at 3★ or higher; complete the preceding tier.
  • The squad below is a recommendation within the allowed faction. The character unlocks at 5★ after tier V; tiers VI and VII provide the remaining stars. Gear and mod choices below are recommendations, not additional entry gates.
Key pointTier 3 uses the same Rebel group with increasing strength. Keep the control and damage windows synchronized.
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Quick reference

Tier 4 — 4★ battle

Easy
Recommended teamRecommended
Starting lineup
Emperor PalpatineDarth VaderGrand Admiral ThrawnGrand Moff TarkinRoyal Guard
Requirements
  • Five Empire characters at 4★ or higher; complete the preceding tier.
  • The squad below is a recommendation within the allowed faction. The character unlocks at 5★ after tier V; tiers VI and VII provide the remaining stars. Gear and mod choices below are recommendations, not additional entry gates.
Key pointTier 4 uses the same Rebel group with increasing strength. Keep the control and damage windows synchronized.
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Quick reference

Tier 5 — 5★ unlock

Medium
Recommended teamRecommended
Starting lineup
Emperor PalpatineDarth VaderGrand Admiral ThrawnGrand Moff TarkinRoyal Guard
Requirements
  • Five Empire characters at 5★ or higher; complete the preceding tier.
  • The squad below is a recommendation within the allowed faction. The character unlocks at 5★ after tier V; tiers VI and VII provide the remaining stars. Gear and mod choices below are recommendations, not additional entry gates.
Key pointTier 5 uses the same Rebel group with increasing strength. This win grants the 5★ unlock.
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Tier 6 — 6★ battle

Medium
Recommended teamRecommended
Starting lineup
Emperor PalpatineDarth VaderGrand Admiral ThrawnGrand Moff TarkinRoyal Guard
Requirements
  • Five Empire characters at 6★ or higher; complete the preceding tier.
  • The squad below is a recommendation within the allowed faction. The character unlocks at 5★ after tier V; tiers VI and VII provide the remaining stars. Gear and mod choices below are recommendations, not additional entry gates.
Key pointTier 6 uses the same Rebel group with increasing strength. Keep the control and damage windows synchronized.
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Medium
Recommended teamRecommended
Starting lineup
Emperor PalpatineDarth VaderGrand Admiral ThrawnGrand Moff TarkinRoyal Guard
Requirements
  • Five Empire characters at 7★ or higher; complete the preceding tier.
  • The squad below is a recommendation within the allowed faction. The character unlocks at 5★ after tier V; tiers VI and VII provide the remaining stars. Gear and mod choices below are recommendations, not additional entry gates.
Key pointTier 7 uses the same Rebel group with increasing strength. The final promotion requires all five selected Empire units at 7★.
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