Tactical field manual
Official Strategy Examples
Twelve distinct tactics and faction counters taken from developer answers, each separated from unsupported damage numbers and pre-release tier claims.
Ion Weapons vs Separatist Droids
EA recommends Ion weapons as a direct answer to Separatist droid forces.Infinite Coil Target Priority
Infinite Coil units have varied abilities, making kill order an important part of the encounter.How to Handle Outlaw Numbers
Outlaws can overwhelm the squad through numbers.Can an All-Sniper Squad Work?
The developers allow sniper-heavy strategies, but long range does not ensure visibility or a high kill rate.Force Push and Overwatch Combo
A confirmed developer tactic is pushing or pulling an enemy into a squadmate's Overwatch zone.Bull-Rush Environmental Kills
Enemies can be pushed into hazards such as shafts, water or cliffs for an instant kill.Layering Overwatch on Reinforcements
Multiple Overwatch zones can be placed over reinforcement areas.Gunslinger Extended-Turn Tactic
A Gunslinger can gain action points on a kill, enabling an extended turn.Bonded Backup Fire
A confirmed Bond tactic lets multiple bonded units fire on one target in a single action.Clearing Cover with Rockets and Explosives
Rocket launchers and explosives can remove enemy cover.Weapon-Packed Astromech Build Concept
Developers highlight astromechs using firebombs, thermal detonators and droid poppers.Scanning for Cloaked Targets
A droid scan can reveal a cloaked target.
EA recommends Ion weapons as a direct answer to Separatist droid forces.Infinite Coil Target Priority
Infinite Coil units have varied abilities, making kill order an important part of the encounter.How to Handle Outlaw Numbers
Outlaws can overwhelm the squad through numbers.Can an All-Sniper Squad Work?
The developers allow sniper-heavy strategies, but long range does not ensure visibility or a high kill rate.Force Push and Overwatch Combo
A confirmed developer tactic is pushing or pulling an enemy into a squadmate's Overwatch zone.Bull-Rush Environmental Kills
Enemies can be pushed into hazards such as shafts, water or cliffs for an instant kill.Layering Overwatch on Reinforcements
Multiple Overwatch zones can be placed over reinforcement areas.Gunslinger Extended-Turn Tactic
A Gunslinger can gain action points on a kill, enabling an extended turn.Bonded Backup Fire
A confirmed Bond tactic lets multiple bonded units fire on one target in a single action.Clearing Cover with Rockets and Explosives
Rocket launchers and explosives can remove enemy cover.Weapon-Packed Astromech Build Concept
Developers highlight astromechs using firebombs, thermal detonators and droid poppers.Scanning for Cloaked Targets
A droid scan can reveal a cloaked target.
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 community Q&A · Fact-check: July 25, 2026