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"You are strong and wise, Anakin, and I am very proud of you. I have trained you since you were a small boy. I have taught you everything I know, and you have become a far greater Jedi than I could ever hope to be." — Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi to Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, Revenge of the Sith
Few truly knew Anakin Skywalker, though many spoke of him and his countless feats during the Clone Wars. Hero of the Republic and one of the most valiant Jedi Knight on any battlefront, Anakin's story is one of tragedy and longing, but also one of hope and love.
His power and skill were virtually unmatched, though his overconfidence and anger could get the better of him. Even still, when innocent people were in danger, he would never hesitate to put his life on the line to save them; when his friends needed his help, he wouldn't abandon them.
Bringing Anakin Skywalker to Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II
With the arrival of the Chosen One comes one of the strongest light side heroes in Battlefront II. Anakin's ability to unleash a barrage of fast, devastating attacks is unlike any other Jedi and set him on another level. While his offence is practically unmatched, his defensive capabilities aren't up to the same calibre. Anakin won't be able to sustain his blocking for as long as some other light side heroes against lightsaber strikes, but he is still very adept at deflecting blaster bolts. His lightsaber attacks deal 140 base damage (+40 from behind). Additionally, Anakin has a base health pool of 850 HP and a base regen pool of 350 HP.
Quick to anger at times, Anakin's
Passionate Strike is an overwhelming vertical slash that he's used in many fights during the Clone Wars to break through his enemy's guard, just as he did against Count Dooku before "disarming" him. Even the strongest Sith Lord's block will be rendered useless against this heavy attack, so timing it well is key to taking down opponents as it will deal full damage against a blocking enemy. This ability deals base damage of 180 to heroes and 250 to non-heroes.
Anakin isn't limited only to his prowess with a lightsaber. Tapping into his incredible powers with the Force, Anakin can unleash a powerful Force blast all around him, similar to what he did against the Son and Daughter while his friends were being held against their will. While using his
Heroic Might ability, Anakin steels himself in place and focuses on concentrating the Force within him, charging the ability while taking a damage reduction of 90%. During this time, the radius for this ability will increase. However, the radius will also increase passively as Anakin funnels the damage he would otherwise take while charging the ability. With the ever-increasing blast zone, the damage the ability deals will also increase exponentially up to a maximum of 400 damage and a minimum of 100 to heroes or 130 to non-heroes. The radius increases by 1m for every 50 damage Anakin takes. When he's ready, Anakin will thrust both hands out and release his power, hitting all enemies around him.
However, should you wish to bring the enemy to you rather than launch them away,
Pull Dominance allows Anakin to reach out and heave his enemies towards him, similarly to how he did against Barriss Offee when she betrayed the Jedi Order. Any foes caught in this attack will be ripped into the air and dropped down in front of him in the range and at the mercy of his powerful lightsaber strikes. This ability does base damage of 70 to heroes and 100 to non-heroes.
Some might say Anakin's strength was also his greatest weakness as it too often went hand-in-hand with his rage. Unlike many other heroes, Anakin has a fourth ability, one which is darker in nature than his others.
As Anakin and his allies take damage and as he inflicts damage to his foes, his raw power will build alongside his fury. Once this ability is fully charged, Anakin will be able to unleash his
Retribution onto any enemies unlucky enough to be in range. Anakin will punish his enemies with a Force choke similar to Darth Vader's ability, except this one, like Heroic Impact, has a 360° area of effect and will affect all enemies in its area of effect.
Upon use, the charge resets and can be built up once again. This ability does 100 damage over time to heroes and 150 damage to non-heroes. As his anger flows through him, Anakin takes 90% damage reduction during this ability's duration, too.
Abilities
Passionate Strike
Anakin unleashes a heavy strike, breaking his opponent's guard and dealing high damage.
Heroic Might
Anakin is more resistant to attack while holding the ability. When released, he pushes enemies away from him, the range and strength of his attack being multiplied by the damage he would typically be susceptible to.
Pull Dominance
Anakin pulls enemies in front of him to a center point, leaving them open for attacks.
Retribution
Anakin's powers intensify whenever he and any nearby allies are attacked, building towards the ultimate punishment of a swift and inescapable grip seizing all enemies around him.
Star Cards
Name: TENACIOUS
Effects: Health increase
Description: Anakin Skywalker has increased maximum health.
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Name: REPRISAL
Effects: Health recovery
Description: Whenever Anakin Skywalker defeats an enemy trooper he regains 20 health. Whenever he defeats an enemy hero, he regains even more.
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Name: MASSIVE STRIKES
Effects: Lightsaber damage increase
Description: Anakin Skywalker deals more damage with his lightsaber attacks.
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Name: PRESSURE
Effects: PASSIONATE STRIKE damage increase
Description: PASSIONATE STRIKE deals more damage.
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Name: FIERCE FIGHTER
Effects: PASSIONATE STRIKE cooldown reduction
Description: Cooldown time for PASSIONATE STRIKE is reduced.
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Name: CONTROL THE FORCE
Effects: HEROIC MIGHT radius increase
Description: The radius of HEROIC MIGHT is larger
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Name: RAW STRENGTH
Effects: HEROIC MIGHT damage increase
Description: HEROIC MIGHT deals more damage.
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Name: NO ESCAPE
Effects: PULL DOMINANCE distance increase
Description: PULL DOMINANCE has a greater range.
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Name: ALL OF THEM
Effects: PULL DOMINANCE damage increase
Description: PULL DOMINANCE deals more damage to each affected target.
Voice Lines
- This is Skywalker, on site and ready to assist.
- You underestimate my power.
- Surrender. I won't tell you again.
- (To Dooku) You're going to pay for all the Jedi that you killed, Dooku.
- (To Grievous) What's the matter? Someone forget to change your battery?
- (To Vader) I will not give in to you. Ever!
- (Obi-Wan and Anakin)
- [O] Why do I get the feeling you're going to be the death of me?
- [A] Don't say that, Master.
- (Grievous and Anakin)
- [G] I expected someone with your reputation to be a little... older.
- [A] General Grievous. You're shorter than I expected.
- (Dooku and Anakin)
- [D] Brave of you, boy. But I would have thought you had learned your lesson.
- [A] I am a slow learner.
And, of course….
- I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating...and it gets everywhere.
Victory Poses
- I AM READY
- I'LL TAKE YOU NOW
- ONWARD
- BRACE
Emotes
- Fun – This is where the fun begins
- Diplomatic – You call this a diplomatic solution?
- Obi-Wan – Obi-Wan's gonna kill me.
- Wise Jedi – A wise Jedi once said, "Nothing happens by accident."
Milestones
- PASSION – Defeat 30 enemies with the PASSIONATE STRIKE ability.
- STRENGTH – Defeat 50 enemies with the HEROIC MIGHT ability.
- POWER – Hit 30 enemies with the PULL DOMINANCE ability.
- EXPERIENCED ANAKIN SKYWALKER – Earn 122,721 score as Anakin Skywalker.
- VETERAN ANAKIN SKYWALKER – Earn 389,809 score as Anakin Skywalker.
Appearances
- Jedi Knight (default) – Based on his appearance from Episode III
- Jedi Robes – Based on Anakin's robed appearance in Episode III
Anakin will soon be deploying onto the battlefront with his loyal 501st Battalion on 27 February 2019. He will be available for 35,000 credits. The 501st Battalion clone legion armours will individually be available for 20,000 credits/500 Crystals (Phase II) or 5,000 credits/100 Crystals (Phase I). They can also be purchased in a Phase II bundle for 60,000 credits or 1,500 crystals.
We'll be back next week with a full look at the February update and all that you can expect from it. Stay tuned for the next Community Transmission!
