IDS ATTACK OPERATIONS / PLAYBOOK 08 · 5V5

Bad Batch against Qui-Gon Jinn

The original Bad Batch has historical 5v5 Grand Arena records against Qui-Gon Jinn's Jedi. A January 2026 archive documents 134 successful and 5 failed Hunter/Echo/Omega/Tech/Wrecker attacks on one exact Qui-Gon/Aayla/Anakin/Ki-Adi-Mundi/Mace lineup. That is not a current-season success forecast. Control Jedi Knight Anakin, verify the Qui-Gon Omicron, and prepare for the powerful effects triggered by the leader's defeat.

Official Galaxy of Heroes Bad Batch event art showing Hunter, Echo, Tech and Wrecker
Electronic Arts' official Bad Batch event artwork. It is not an image from the recorded battle.
Offense: original Hunter / Echo / Tech / Wrecker / OmegaDefense: Qui-Gon JinnReviewed October 19, 2026 · Detailed January 2026 matchup sample

01 / MATCHUP ELIGIBILITY

When to consider this attack

HISTORICAL FIVE-ON-FIVE EVIDENCE

Named Qui-Gon / Anakin Jedi

The January 15, 2026 matchup table includes a Hunter/Echo/Omega/Tech/Wrecker attack against Qui-Gon, Aayla, Anakin, Ki-Adi-Mundi and Mace. The archived row records 134 wins and 5 losses. The source reports older player battles, not independently verified Season 84 success.

View the exact defender/attacker rows ↗

RESEARCH AGAIN

Different Jedi, Omicron or modifiers

Some fifth-slot combinations and Datacrons are much stronger. Confirm if the Qui-Gon Omicron qualifies and read Jedi Knight Anakin's current bonus-turn behavior. No alternative lineup is automatically equivalent.

Qui-Gon's current game kit ↗

02 / ORIGINAL BAD BATCH ROSTER

Five units with distinct jobs

01Hunter in Galaxy of HeroesHunterLead / Expose / Turn Meter exchange
02Echo (Bad Batch) in Galaxy of HeroesEcho (Bad Batch)Dispel Foresight, Daze and healing control
03Tech in Galaxy of HeroesTechStun targets already Dazed or Target Locked
04Wrecker in Galaxy of HeroesWreckerTank, Furious and protection
05Omega in Galaxy of HeroesOmegaStealth, Protection Up and offense

The Bad Batch Echo is a different playable character from CT-21-0408 Echo. Mercenary Hunter or Omega (Fugitive) also cannot replace the archived original five without fresh evidence.

Qui-Gon Jinn in Galaxy of Heroes
Defender: Qui-Gon Jinn
HUNTER · ECHO · TECH · WRECKER · OMEGAVS.QUI-GON JINN · ANAKIN · JEDI

Dispel Foresight, control Anakin and survive the post-Qui-Gon retaliation.

03 / ABILITY RULES

Four mechanics that determine the result

ABILITY 01

Qui-Gon Jinn / Agility Training

In Grand Arena, if all starting allies are Jedi and no Galactic Legends are present, Qui-Gon's Omicron prevents his other allies from being defeated while he lives. On his defeat, allies restore 100% Health/Protection and gain a large Offense bonus. The exact leader upgrade changes your legal kill order.

ABILITY 02

Jedi Knight Anakin / Righteous Fury

When another ally falls below 50% Health or is defeated, Anakin gains a bonus turn. A qualifying Galactic Republic starting lineup increases the next attack's damage. Make sure he is under control before triggering the Qui-Gon death transition.

ABILITY 03

Echo and Tech / control combination

Echo's full Never Any Doubt removes enemy buffs and applies Daze plus Healing Immunity without being evaded or resisted. Tech's Brilliant Idea Stuns opponents that are already Dazed or Target Locked. The Stun requires the actual status condition.

ABILITY 04

Hunter, Wrecker and Omega / survival

Hunter's Finish What We Started passes Turn Meter to another Clone Trooper and provides a targeting/Stun benefit for Bad Batch. Wrecker absorbs the opponent's retaliation. Omega adds Protection Up and assists; these units are the original Bad Batch, not later Mercenary variants.

One critical warning:

Qui-Gon's death is necessary against a qualifying cannot-be-defeated Omicron, but it is also the event that empowers Anakin and the surviving Jedi. Plan the second phase before beginning the first.

ILLUSTRATED / FOUR CONDITIONAL DECISIONS

See the critical turning points

These are official unit portraits with explanatory decisions, not a recorded victory or simulated gameplay.

Decision 1 / 4January 2026 historical counter example
Identify the original recorded Jedi five in Galaxy of Heroes01 / SCOUT

TACTICAL DECISION 1 / 04

Identify the original recorded Jedi five

The named historical comparison uses Qui-Gon, Aayla Secura, Jedi Knight Anakin, Ki-Adi-Mundi and Mace Windu. Similar archived rows include other Jedi fifths.

If conditions change: A Galactic Legend, newer Datacron or replacement fifth requires separate research.

04 / CONDITIONAL ATTACK

Six tactical decisions for the encounter

This is a reasoning guide, not a fixed attack animation or a promised win. Verify the actual Speed, Omicron effects, Stun prerequisites and Datacrons.

  1. 01

    Scout every enemy, especially Anakin

    Compare the exact five with the January 2026 sample. Qui-Gon's GAC Omicron requires an all-Jedi starting team without a Galactic Legend; Datacrons may alter the opening.

  2. 02

    Confirm the original Bad Batch five

    Use Hunter, Echo (Bad Batch), Tech, Wrecker and Omega. Omega (Fugitive), Hunter (Mercenary), and other later Bad Batch units are not interchangeable with these recorded attackers.

  3. 03

    Let Echo remove Foresight and apply Daze

    Never Any Doubt dispels buffs and inflicts Daze and Healing Immunity. Its fully upgraded action cannot be evaded or resisted, helping Tech establish a conditional Stun.

  4. 04

    Control Anakin before the critical defeat

    Tech's Brilliant Idea Stuns Dazed/Target Locked foes. Anakin's Righteous Fury grants an extra turn when another ally is defeated or drops below 50% Health.

  5. 05

    Use Hunter's Turn Meter exchange deliberately

    Move the relevant Bad Batch ally into position to attack or protect the team. Keep Wrecker able to absorb the buffed Jedi retaliation and Omega able to provide Protection Up.

  6. 06

    Defeat Qui-Gon only with a survivable follow-up

    The other Jedi are protected against defeat while a qualifying Omicron Qui-Gon remains active. When he dies, they recover Health/Protection and gain Offense; the dangerous phase may begin rather than end.

Read the battlefield: If Anakin moves unexpectedly or a new Datacron changes buff behavior, adapt instead of copying an old win clip.

INTERACTIVE / FAILURE ANALYSIS

Which mechanic caused the problem?

Select the earliest decisive issue; this guide does not read your SWGOH roster or replay.

Why won't Jedi Knight Anakin die?

The qualifying Qui-Gon Grand Arena Omicron prevents other allied Jedi from being defeated while Qui-Gon remains alive. The leader must be dealt with before a permanent elimination is possible.

RESEARCH / BATTLE RECORDS

Compare actual five-versus-five history

The January 2026 detailed archive has complete five-character teams and reported wins and losses. Its 134-to-5 example cannot be turned into an October 2026 player-specific win chance. Inspect the recorded Qui-Gon defenses ↗ before checking the newer season.

Season 84 · 5v5

Compare exact units, Omicrons, relics, Datacrons and sample sizes.

Open Season 84 Qui-Gon matchup records ↗

The three-versus-three source picker is for researching other compositions; the five-character strategy above does not automatically transfer.

INTERACTIVE / LOCAL CHECKLIST

My six checks before committing the battle

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EVIDENCE / OCTOBER 2026

Historical reports and current ability text

IDS has not independently played this exact battle, and the historic archive is not evidence of an October 2026 win probability. Character portraits are game artwork; the hero image is an EA promotional frame.

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