This STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack tier list ranks every major option by overall effectiveness. Rankings factor in damage output, survivability, versatility, gear requirements, and how well each option scales.
Tier definitions: S = best in class, always a strong pick. A = strong and competitive, minor weaknesses. B = solid but clearly outperformed in most situations. C = viable only for players who enjoy the playstyle.
Builds Rankings
| Tier | Build | Rating | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Galactic Empire | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Rebel Alliance | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Zann Consortium | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Pirates | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Hutts | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
Detailed Builds Analysis
Galactic Empire (A-Tier)
Galactic Empire is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Imperial Star Destroyer. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Rebel Alliance (A-Tier)
Rebel Alliance is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Mon Calamari Cruiser. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Zann Consortium (A-Tier)
Zann Consortium is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: AT-AT. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Pirates (A-Tier)
Pirates is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Tartan Patrol Cruiser. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Hutts (A-Tier)
Hutts is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Broadside Cruiser. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Best With | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Star Destroyer | Holding the centre of a space battle while the hangars supply fighter cover for the whole fleet. | The Empire's line capital ship, carrying heavy turbolasers, a shield generator and hangars that launch TIE Fighters and Bombers continuously. |
| Mon Calamari Cruiser | Standing toe to toe with Star Destroyers when the Rebels cannot avoid a straight fleet fight. | The Rebel heavy attack cruiser, armed with turbolaser and ion cannon batteries. |
| AT-AT | Leading a ground advance down an open approach where infantry cannot reach anything vital. | The Imperial heavy walker, effectively immune to standard blaster infantry and slow enough that it never surprises anyone. |
| Tartan Patrol Cruiser | Screening capital ships from the fighter swarms that would otherwise strip their hardpoints. | A light Imperial cruiser with four laser cannons built to shred fighters and bombers. |
| Broadside Cruiser | Long range area damage from behind a Star Destroyer or Victory cruiser screen. | The Imperial missile cruiser, which bombards a circular area from beyond the range of most ships. |
Check our weapons guide for in-depth stats and comparisons.
Equipment Analysis
Imperial Star Destroyer: The Empire's line capital ship, carrying heavy turbolasers, a shield generator and hangars that launch TIE Fighters and Bombers continuously. Every one of those systems is a separate hardpoint that can be shot off.
Mon Calamari Cruiser: The Rebel heavy attack cruiser, armed with turbolaser and ion cannon batteries. Its defining feature is that the shield generator cannot simply be shot off the way an Imperial one can.
AT-AT: The Imperial heavy walker, effectively immune to standard blaster infantry and slow enough that it never surprises anyone. Airspeeder tow cables and heavy tanks are the intended counters.
Tartan Patrol Cruiser: A light Imperial cruiser with four laser cannons built to shred fighters and bombers. It can shunt power to weapons for a burst of extra firepower at the cost of shield strength.
Broadside Cruiser: The Imperial missile cruiser, which bombards a circular area from beyond the range of most ships. It is devastating when protected and helpless when it is not.
Meta Analysis
The current meta in STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack centers on Galactic map into tactical battles and Capital ship hardpoints. Builds that leverage both systems outperform those that focus on only one. Our combat guide explains these interactions in depth.
What's strong right now:
- Galactic Empire with Imperial Star Destroyer is the benchmark. Everything else is measured against it.
- Land battle reinforcement points builds are gaining ground as players find new combinations.
- Zann Consortium remains essential for learning hard content. See the boss guide.
What's underrated:
- Rebel Alliance is consistently overlooked despite being the most flexible option.
- AT-AT offers excellent performance for its investment level.
What's overhyped:
- Pure Hutts builds. High ceiling but the consistency isn't there for most players.
Quick Picks by Situation
| Situation | Best Build | Best Gear | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall best | Galactic Empire | Imperial Star Destroyer | Highest consistent performance |
| New player | Rebel Alliance | Mon Calamari Cruiser | Most forgiving, teaches mechanics |
| Hard content | Zann Consortium | AT-AT | Survivability when you need it |
| Group play | Pirates | Tartan Patrol Cruiser | Utility and team support |
| Experienced player | Hutts | Broadside Cruiser | Unique challenge and high ceiling |
More STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Guides
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- STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Best Builds
- STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Walkthrough
- STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Beginner's Guide
- STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Tips & Tricks
- STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Weapons Guide
- STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Combat Guide
- STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Boss Guide
- STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Maps & Locations
- STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Crafting Guide
- STAR WARS Empire at War - Gold Pack Classes & Characters
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