Ranking Every Star Wars Zero Company Hero from Worst to Best

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Star Wars Zero Company, frequently abbreviated as ZCOM, successfully captures the golden rule of exceptional tactical strategy: victory isn’t simply about executing calculated board movements. True greatness lies in strategizing alongside companions you genuinely grow to care about.

Having dedicated the past several weeks to exploring Zero Company, I now find myself on the threshold of the climax—facing that final, arduous showdown for what finally feels like keeps. Approaching the campaign, I certainly anticipated appreciating its deep tactical mechanics, fueled by an abundance of promising early previews and enthusiastic critiques. However, I remained entirely unprepared for how deeply I would connect with its roster of heroes. The attachment has grown so profound that I have routinely subjected myself to replaying grueling, hour-long missions completely from scratch solely to keep them alive. Frankly, parting ways with this unforgettable ensemble is going to be remarkably difficult.

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Presented below is our definitive hierarchy of every primary playable protagonist featured in Star Wars Zero Company. (Please note: This assessment exclusively highlights active combatants, meaning Runa is excluded—though we are all acutely aware she would easily claim the top spot if permitted.)

8
Hawks

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It naturally follows that Hawks occupies the position of the least compelling hero within Star Wars Zero Company. As the central avatar, Hawks inevitably functions to some degree as a blank slate. While the game provides substantial cosmetic and species customization spanning six distinct Star Wars backgrounds, you are ultimately steered toward the archetype of the traditional sci-fi RPG lead: a steady, composed commander equipped with a ready quip, deliberately shielding their true vulnerabilities until the narrative’s climax. Even so, Erica Luttrell delivers a phenomenal vocal performance throughout. (And yes, much like FemShep, FemHawks reigns supreme in our household.)

7
Kabb

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Sufficient time has elapsed for us all to candidly admit that Kabb’s persistent rhyming schtick wore out its welcome long before reaching the 35-hour threshold.

6
Cly Kullervo

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A brooding, enigmatic Mandalorian burdened by profound remorse stemming from a lifetime defined by perpetual conflict? Tell me something genuinely novel! Yet, the undeniable reality remains that Cly excels at combat with devastating efficiency. One of her standout abilities lets you embed a projectile dart into any visible adversary, subsequently unleashing an electrical discharge that electrocutes the initial target alongside anyone standing nearby. Exercise a bit of patience and sequence your moves correctly, and you can effectively sweep entire battlefields in a single turn. Cly has extracted me from countless precarious situations throughout my Zero Company journey. It is simply a shame she lacks her own miniature floating companion.

5
Jae Mordant

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Jae has similarly rescued me from defeat more times than I can quantify. Her signature passive ability grants a complimentary follow-up shot against any foe left standing after an ally’s offensive maneuver; maximize this skill tree, and Jae systematically eliminates survivors before they have an opportunity to counterattack. While her combat utility is undeniable, I appreciate her even more for the admirable principles she champions: Jae is a privileged heiress who willfully relinquishes assured generational wealth to strike a meaningful blow against a tyrannical government. It’s refreshing to witness the Star Wars franchise retain pockets of authentic idealism.

4
Tel-Rea Vokoss

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I genuinely adore how Tel-Rea functions as a somewhat inadequate Jedi. Star Wars Zero Company emphasizes this contrast by granting players temporary control over Anakin Skywalker for a single operation. Predictably, he tears through opposition as an unstoppable powerhouse of destruction. Conversely, Tel-Rea feels physically delicate yet kinetically dynamic—a practitioner equally capable of sustaining heavy damage during a turn or single-handedly neutralizing an entire unit of battle droids. Zero Company easily could have handed players an idealized guardian who deflects incoming blaster fire from all vectors while effortlessly carving through legions. Yet, portraying an inexperienced, vulnerable Padawan makes Tel-Rea infinitely more engaging.

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3
Luco Bronc

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Luco Bronc can initially come across as quite abrasive. Upon joining your ranks, he habitually picks needless quarrels, carries himself with unwarranted arrogance, and struggles immensely with marksmanship. At a certain juncture, players are even presented with the option to discharge him entirely. However, if you exercise patience and develop him strategically (personally, I recommend building him as a medic-sniper specialist), his hard exterior melts away, transforming him into an indispensable squad asset. His dynamic with Trick—two enlisted veterans exploited by their respective factions, transitioning from bitter rivals to comrades forged through mutual friction—serves as one of the emotional centerpieces of Zero Company.

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Trick

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Among all personalities within Star Wars Zero Company, Trick boasts the most fully realized, three-act character arc. As a clone trooper who endured a dishonorable discharge following years of loyal service to the Republic, his deepest aspiration is to reunite with his brethren-in-arms—though he maintains an unwavering code that prevents him from ever betraying his adopted family. Ultimately, Trick anchors what is arguably among the most brilliantly executed narrative twists in the history of the Star Wars universe (rivaling even that iconic parental revelation).

1
BR-1 (Your Astromech)

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This compact droid is capable of absorbing heavy punishment, reinforcing defensive parameters, unlocking multi-action combat turns, utilizing consumables with double the frequency of any biological squadmate, and even hurl explosives—making it a formidable frontline combatant in its own right. Astoundingly, it achieves all of this without uttering a single traditional beep-boop. Modern Star Wars lore practically mandates that every new release introduce a beloved droid to official canon (think BD-1, K-2SO, or B2EMO). BR-1 has indisputably earned its place among them.