Mechanic fact sheet
Can You Recruit Separatist Battle Droids?
No. B1 and other Separatist droids cannot be recruited as Operators.
Checked July 25Fact → implication
| Official fact | No. B1 and other Separatist droids cannot be recruited as Operators. |
|---|---|
| Campaign or combat implication | The recruitable droid fantasy centers on astromechs rather than captured Separatist combat units. |
Recommended interpretation
- Do not reserve roster slots for hacked B1 or B2 recruits.
- Treat enemy droids as hostile units unless a mission explicitly changes their state.
- Keep droid customization guides focused on confirmed astromech recruitment.
Excluded claims
No hidden percentage, unrevealed ability name, final balance ranking or unsupported platform difference is added to this fact sheet.
Verification target
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Source and evidence boundary
The direct answer on this page is grounded in a first-party publication. It does not convert unreleased values, inferred story beats or marketing footage into confirmed gameplay data. Any development-stage value will be checked again against the launch build.
EA: official Zero Company Q&A · Fact-check: July 25, 2026