Hero's Journey

Luke Skywalker Hero's Journey

How to Unlock Commander Luke Skywalker

How to unlock Commander Luke Skywalker in SWGOH. Full walkthrough of Luke Skywalker Hero's Journey — the 5 original-trilogy characters required (Obi-Wan Old Ben, Luke Farmboy, Princess Leia, Stormtrooper Han, R2-D2), tier-by-tier enemies, total rewards (330 shards + 300 crystals), and how to beat the Darth Vader Tier V boss.

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You earn
Commander Luke Skywalker
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Total rewards
  • shards330
  • crystals300
  • credits2,200,000

Requirements

  • 1Player Level 85 minimum.
  • 25 original-trilogy characters: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Old Ben), Luke Skywalker (Farmboy), Princess Leia, Stormtrooper Han, R2-D2. Final tiers need 7★ with gear and mods. Stars ramp 3★ → 7★.

Tier breakdown

I
Tier 1
3★ required
Enemies

Imperial Stormtroopers and basic Sith units at low gear. Intro tier.

First-time rewards
55 shards
50 crystals
200,000 credits
Old Ben taunt soaks damage while Princess Leia AoEs the waves. R2-D2 stealths himself to survive.
II
Tier 2
4★ required
Enemies

Imperial squads with Officers and Stormtroopers. Princess Leia's AoE clears these waves.

First-time rewards
55 shards
50 crystals
200,000 credits
Push Stormtrooper Han assists onto the Officers to delete them before they bonus the squad.
III
Tier 3
5★ required
Enemies

Mid-tier Imperial encounters. Stormtrooper Han's leader-style assists shine here.

First-time rewards
55 shards
50 crystals
300,000 credits
Princess Leia leader (with zeta if you have it) speeds up the whole team. Burst the priority target each turn.
IV
Tier 4
6★ required (Tier I only)
Enemies

Tougher Imperial squads with mini-boss-style finishers. R2-D2's cleanse + stealth matters.

First-time rewards
55 shards
50 crystals
400,000 credits
R2-D2's cleanse + Smoke Screen keeps your back line alive. Luke Farmboy farms turn meter on basic.
V
Tier 5
7★ required
Enemies

Darth Vader (Gear 10) boss fight plus support Imperials. Vader's Force Crush is brutal — avoid clumping.

First-time rewards
55 shards
50 crystals
500,000 credits
Old Ben taunt + R2-D2 stealth absorbs Vader's Force Crush. Save Han's assists for when Vader is exposed. Don't clump on AoE turns.
VI
Tier 6
7★ required
Enemies

Final 7★ run for the cleanest reward. Same squad, slightly tougher Vader-led encounter.

First-time rewards
55 shards
50 crystals
600,000 credits
Same plan as V. Tighten mods. Speed primary on Old Ben means he taunts before Vader rotates his special.

Strategy tips

  • Stormtrooper Han is the slowest farm (Cantina + GW) — start early.
  • Princess Leia's leader zeta is huge for the Rebel meta years after this event.
  • Gear 11+ on Old Ben + R2-D2 makes Tier V a comfort fight against Vader.
  • Speed mods on Old Ben so he taunts first; protection on Princess Leia and Luke Farmboy.
  • Tenacity on R2-D2 prevents Vader from blocking his cleanse.

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