Good morning gamers,
This is our third post in reviewing the new customizable commanders and operatives for the four factions in Star Wars Legion. We've already looked at the Rebel and Imperial options and today we're tackling my beloved Republic and the customizable Jedi heroes that you can field. If you haven't seen the article yet, you can view it here.
Like the previous article, we'll be looking at the four doctrines provided in the new kit and how that shakes out with the SEVEN different Jedi builds you can have (max of four, of course, since the doctrines are unique . . . some might say max of two, depending on whether you think two of the doctrines are playable). We'll start off with the one that is unique to Commanders . . .
Jedi Knight General with General of the Republic: 110+ pts
Right off the bat, one should note that ALL of the Jedi options are going to be expensive. Before you buy the required doctrines (5-10pts) and the required lightsabers (all free - though I expect that to change in the future) and the basically-required Jedi Training upgrade (5-8pts) and the basically-required Force upgrade (at least 5pts, unless you're leaning into Hope?!?!?!), any Commander or Operative Jedi that you make is going to be pretty pricey. This shouldn't surprise anyone who's seen the non-customizable Jedi, but it's worth pointing out that relative to what we've seen with the Empire and Rebels, this is quite the investment.
Jedi Knight Generals are Commanders with 6 Wounds/Courage 3, which makes them pretty durable and they have great anti-panic bubbles. With 2 Force Upgrade slots and 2 Training slots (only one of which can hold a Jedi Training upgrade), you have a good amount of upgrade options before factoring in any extra upgrade options that your Doctrine/Jedi Trainings give you. The General of the Republic doctrine gives you a Command slot (only way to get one on these commanders) and you also pick up Inspire 1 (fine), Bolster 2 as an action (also fine), and Direct: Clone Trooper (excellent). Doctrine Rating: B.
