Don’t jump with Vader. His slow fall leaves you so vulnerable to damage if your plying against people who hit headshots or for example a Finn with deadeye
PRO TIP: If you activate Focused Rage at the same time when you swing (L1, R1, R2 all at once) you'll activate the ability with an attack and you skip the idle 'hand grasp' animation.
2:51 vader can actually block during his lightsaber throw, for some reason, even though maul can't. i don't think i've ever taken damage from the front while using the ability, despite people swinging and shooting at me.
@@dekuscrub6576 i definitely don't think that was intentional, i think him being able to block during the throw is just a bug/oversight that they never fixed, especially since he doesn't do an animation to show that he's using his hand to block. but it's definitely a fun headcanon to explain it.
@@khybr I wouldn't be surprised if it was intentional. There's a good amount of detail from the canon that has been transferred over to the games. For example Obi-Wan being a very defensive Jedi, Dooku being fantastic at dueling but struggling against blasters, the way Yoda jumps and spins while fighting, Bossk never taking permanent damage because of his races ability to regenerate.
@@khybr Look closer, there was an update and they buffed his ligbtsaber throw so he could block wiyh his hand, which he sometimes does he holds the hand wich he trows the lightsaber with and block shots n lightsabers with the force like the movie it was intentional, because before vader could not. look uo the update changes
@@khybr I get your perspective, but the lack of an explanation could be solved easily by the addition of canon lore, Vader's armor was basically blaster resistant/slightly saber resistant though it'd obviously weaken over time and be damaged even more so with straight jabs like seen in fallen order, so shrug. But yeye! have a good night/day.
Technically Anakin has the most emotionally pined story, Vader was living it up no kizzy. For those who know percy jackson, it’s Like the Roman and Greek aspects of gods, or more simply, you with a snickers and you without a snickers
I miss playing him, I ALWAYS felt like an actual boss when I picked him and started killing everyone, I never got killed with him and he was always my favorite character in star wars in general so it was always an amazing time
I personally chose Vader's deflection stamina card over his furious resilience. The damage reduction is great, but in the end focused rage does have a cooldown while Vader's stamina is much more of a vital asset when fighting large groups of people, or dueling experienced blaster heroes. The card extends Vader's deflection stamina by up to 25%, which when matched with his extra attack stamina from focused rage leaves you with one of the largest stamina pools in the game. This makes killing heroes like Leia, Lando, and spammy Lukes significantly easier as you can deflect their blaster bolts back at them, or parry their saber attacks, and by the time they realize they're low while you're still doing fine, they're one- or two-hit kills. I should also point out that Vader regenerates stamina extremely slow, so extending that stamina as much as possible gives you a huge advantage.
So so so glad to see this series again! You’re BF2 character guides are by far the best I’ve ever seen. You cover everything I’m looking for in a guide like this. So glad to see more of you’re videos!
A few more advanced Vader tips I've learned from The Star Bazaar: 1) You can skip Focused Rage animation if you activate it during your lunge (not a normal swing, only lunge; to lunge you need to attack while sprinting, as far as I know). 2) Lightsaber Throw staggers enemies when it deals damage to them. Staggered enemies briefly cannot block. If you want to use Choke on a lightsaber enemy who is blocking and facing you, throw your saber at them: they will probably block the first hit, but when it comes to the second hit, they will have to either turn away from you to block it or just get hit by it, thus getting staggered. Either way they will be a moment when they are not able to block your Choke. Though timing this right is tricky. P.S. Sammy, you are showing There is no escape card instead of Surrounded by fear at 5:19, just a little heads up!
That dodge at 9:25 though, absolutely beautiful Always new your videos were constantly improving, but just seeing the quality in a video like this (compared to the previous one, which was still great) just really blows me away.
Very well done, Sammy! The quality of everything in this video was high above average CZcams videos, and even I (a veteran BF2 player) learned a few sweet tips! Keep it up, bro.
What an impressive video. Both flashy and super informative. Love the slick presentation and chilled out vibes. Way to keep pushing the bar and continuing to rise through the ranks. All well earned.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make such an incredible video. Personally I love to play Vader, but have a lot of trouble with him on open maps in galactic assault, now at least I know that one can't be to aggressive in open maps with Vader.
Bro idk why it was so hard to find your hero guides I knew you made Star cards videos but they never showed up when I searched on CZcams I had to dig into your channel cause I know they’re the best out there and most thorough bro great job!!!
Omg buddy thanks so much I have been telling all of my friends “don’t be a cocky Vader player be a skilled Vader player the cocky ones always lose because they never block and form off fear alone
This is probably quite obvious to anyone who plays vader, but his choke and lightsaber throw combo really well together. The choke damages and drags the enemies closer together, which will then allow you to throw your saber at them and kill them all. Its a great combo that is fun to use against multiple enemies
Amazing video mate! I would add some combos or moves. For example, Choke+Lightsaber throw is a devastating combo. Anyway, the video is one the best that I have watched about bf2!
Absolutely great hero guide Sammy!! Glad you’re getting into them again! Brings so much more interest to the game 🙂 Also, just noticed that the “there is no escape” star card came up when you were talking about the “surrounded by fear” one for the best star cards for GA + supremacy! 5:24 But that’s just my OCD haha 😂
Recommendation: In Heroes vs. Villain, I would suggest Han as being someone to be wary of when Vader. His detonite charge when exploded near enough has the ability to knock characters over, and with Vader's large hitbox and slow walking speed while blocking he's been particularly vulnerable to this trick, at least during my gameplay. Not to mention Han's Shoulder Charge can knock down when not blocking while also deal damage when blocking, but I digress. Just a small note I thought worthy of mentioning. Great video, looking forward to everything that's to come.
@@ExoticButters168 I don't really have an issue against parry spammers tbh, not to be cocky but I'm pretty damn good at getting behind my opponents in duels especially if I'm using Dooku or Rey. Plus it's easy to bait players to parry you only for you to parry them instead.
@@LeeEverett1 yes so a reverse parry I'm good at hook swings to that what I used the most so i dont just sit behind my block so yea dodging behind opposite is quite ez honestly
Got my Vader to Max last week! A fun card I like to use in Hero modes is Intensified lightsaber throw with punishing grip and furious resilience. It’s a great card for finishing off low health players even easier!
Love the series. 9:07 is a perfect example of how the HvV combat is somewhat broken. I have plenty of experiences when enemies are unaffected by my characters abilities. Still an exciting game mode.
Loved the video man, slick editing as well. I’d just maybe add Vader’s very iconic choke-saber-jumpslash combo and the a little bit harder choke-jumpslash-saber toss on the way down at the very end. Also Vader’s middle can be cast mid slash and while it will play the animation after the slash (most of the times, sometimes you can bypass it entirely), it still saved my hide mid battle more than once.
You can Pop focused rage without doing the animation where vader clenchs his fist, first you have to swing your lightsaber and press l1 r1 at the same time that's it.
Surrounded by fear is such a good star card when combined with deflection stamina, I can just deflect the blaster fire back into the enemy for such a long time without running out of stamina or health.
Great video! I personally use Vader's surrounded by fear card instead of the ranged throw because now the throw no longer one hits so it's not as good. Plus with this card you eliminate vader's only weakness which is his stamina regen
Vader is one of my favorite characters to use. I do feel invincible playing as him, but I play like how he would go against Luke. Having patience and trying to learn when to strike
As a Vader main myself I agree with you in almost everything (I’m almost level 800). I just wanted to add a bit myself, I usually use the stamina regeneration card more than the lightsaber cards because there have been many instances where I would have died if I hadn’t had that card active. Also the choke ability is a little buggy, sometimes the ability will grab enemies off of the ground but then immediately let them go, so keep in mind with that. Great video bro👍. I was also wondering if you was doing the dueling tournament again this year.
Don’t jump with Vader. His slow fall leaves you so vulnerable to damage if your plying against people who hit headshots or for example a Finn with deadeye
Thanks❤. But tbh it looks absolutely gorgeous
The effort and quality in this shit is mindblowing.
🤯
PRO TIP:
If you activate Focused Rage at the same time when you swing (L1, R1, R2 all at once) you'll activate the ability with an attack and you skip the idle 'hand grasp' animation.
You can activate Focuses Rage during his choke or even his saber throw
Or while blocking or pretty much anything
Huhhhhh
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glad this series is returning! The transformation of the quality is insane and has improved alot!
2:51 vader can actually block during his lightsaber throw, for some reason, even though maul can't. i don't think i've ever taken damage from the front while using the ability, despite people swinging and shooting at me.
It’s taken from the scene with Han, where he blocks his blaster
@@dekuscrub6576 i definitely don't think that was intentional, i think him being able to block during the throw is just a bug/oversight that they never fixed, especially since he doesn't do an animation to show that he's using his hand to block. but it's definitely a fun headcanon to explain it.
@@khybr I wouldn't be surprised if it was intentional. There's a good amount of detail from the canon that has been transferred over to the games. For example Obi-Wan being a very defensive Jedi, Dooku being fantastic at dueling but struggling against blasters, the way Yoda jumps and spins while fighting, Bossk never taking permanent damage because of his races ability to regenerate.
@@khybr Look closer, there was an update and they buffed his ligbtsaber throw so he could block wiyh his hand, which he sometimes does he holds the hand wich he trows the lightsaber with and block shots n lightsabers with the force like the movie it was intentional, because before vader could not. look uo the update changes
@@khybr I get your perspective, but the lack of an explanation could be solved easily by the addition of canon lore, Vader's armor was basically blaster resistant/slightly saber resistant though it'd obviously weaken over time and be damaged even more so with straight jabs like seen in fallen order, so shrug. But yeye! have a good night/day.
10:40
Vader: Don't try it old man
Obi-Wan: You underestimate the will of the force
No one even needs a Vader guide he’s so OP lol
Ikr
Well I mean, I completely suck, so I do need one 😂
Props to @DC P for giving a new perspective plz do give this person a well deserved “ woah
Technically Anakin has the most emotionally pined story, Vader was living it up no kizzy. For those who know percy jackson, it’s
Like the Roman and Greek aspects of gods, or more simply, you with a snickers and you without a snickers
DC P you gave me a new way to see this
@@dcp8487 woah
My favorite Character of Star Wars Ever
I think we can all agree on tjat
*our
@@grizzlybear2750 comrade
but my boba fett ;c
damn this vid looks so high quality and I'm only a few minutes in
It is high quality
Really nice work mate, even for us the veterans its so entertaining and brings up nostalgia to when we knew absolutely nothing about the game 😅
I miss playing him, I ALWAYS felt like an actual boss when I picked him and started killing everyone, I never got killed with him and he was always my favorite character in star wars in general so it was always an amazing time
Yeah i played him and won ah few Matches until i realised it was only because of me beeing incredibly OP.
I personally chose Vader's deflection stamina card over his furious resilience. The damage reduction is great, but in the end focused rage does have a cooldown while Vader's stamina is much more of a vital asset when fighting large groups of people, or dueling experienced blaster heroes. The card extends Vader's deflection stamina by up to 25%, which when matched with his extra attack stamina from focused rage leaves you with one of the largest stamina pools in the game. This makes killing heroes like Leia, Lando, and spammy Lukes significantly easier as you can deflect their blaster bolts back at them, or parry their saber attacks, and by the time they realize they're low while you're still doing fine, they're one- or two-hit kills. I should also point out that Vader regenerates stamina extremely slow, so extending that stamina as much as possible gives you a huge advantage.
So so so glad to see this series again! You’re BF2 character guides are by far the best I’ve ever seen. You cover everything I’m looking for in a guide like this. So glad to see more of you’re videos!
A few more advanced Vader tips I've learned from The Star Bazaar:
1) You can skip Focused Rage animation if you activate it during your lunge (not a normal swing, only lunge; to lunge you need to attack while sprinting, as far as I know).
2) Lightsaber Throw staggers enemies when it deals damage to them. Staggered enemies briefly cannot block. If you want to use Choke on a lightsaber enemy who is blocking and facing you, throw your saber at them: they will probably block the first hit, but when it comes to the second hit, they will have to either turn away from you to block it or just get hit by it, thus getting staggered. Either way they will be a moment when they are not able to block your Choke. Though timing this right is tricky.
P.S. Sammy, you are showing There is no escape card instead of Surrounded by fear at 5:19, just a little heads up!
You can actually activate it with a normal swing, I've been doing this trick for awhile.
That dodge at 9:25 though, absolutely beautiful
Always new your videos were constantly improving, but just seeing the quality in a video like this (compared to the previous one, which was still great) just really blows me away.
Man, this is without a doubt, the best BF2 guide I have seen on CZcams. Super excited to see this series come back for one more round!
The quality on this video is fantastic 10/10
I’m so glad to see these guides again. Such high quality videos, keep it up my man!
Very well done, Sammy! The quality of everything in this video was high above average CZcams videos, and even I (a veteran BF2 player) learned a few sweet tips! Keep it up, bro.
Also there are no ads on his video. Hope it didn't get demonetized.
What an impressive video. Both flashy and super informative. Love the slick presentation and chilled out vibes.
Way to keep pushing the bar and continuing to rise through the ranks. All well earned.
I’ve been looking forward to this
Good on you for bringing back the old guides for the newer players. I’m sure the new players will appreciate it.
So happy the series is back! A Luke guide next would be amazing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make such an incredible video. Personally I love to play Vader, but have a lot of trouble with him on open maps in galactic assault, now
at least I know that one can't be to aggressive in open maps with Vader.
Bro idk why it was so hard to find your hero guides I knew you made Star cards videos but they never showed up when I searched on CZcams I had to dig into your channel cause I know they’re the best out there and most thorough bro great job!!!
Omg buddy thanks so much I have been telling all of my friends “don’t be a cocky Vader player be a skilled Vader player the cocky ones always lose because they never block and form off fear alone
Great video, cool to see these coming back with an updated flair
You're very organized, CZcams needs more people like you.
Yes! I love this series and I’m so happy you’re bringing it back
nice of you to update hero guides, I've been waiting for them for a while :)
Can't wait for all the other characters updated guides! Love your stuff dude
Loving the new style for the guides!
I'll be definitely looking forward to the rest :)
2:50 this actually isn't true. Just like in Empire Strikes Back, he can still block even if his saber is away from him
I think he can only block 1 strike at a time I take hits when I saber throw while being attacked by multiple players
This is probably quite obvious to anyone who plays vader, but his choke and lightsaber throw combo really well together. The choke damages and drags the enemies closer together, which will then allow you to throw your saber at them and kill them all. Its a great combo that is fun to use against multiple enemies
My boy is back with the guides!
Took a break from starwars and your channel but now im back! Thanks for the guide Sammy:)
Amazing video mate! I would add some combos or moves. For example, Choke+Lightsaber throw is a devastating combo. Anyway, the video is one the best that I have watched about bf2!
Fantastic video! Excited for more to come!
Great work, waiting for more updated guides!
Just started to work on Vader. Video couldn't be better timed. Also I love this type of video
Thank you for doing a refresher on this!!
Love the new design for the Hero Guides! 💙
Brilliant video, can't wait to see other character guides
Absolutely great hero guide Sammy!! Glad you’re getting into them again! Brings so much more interest to the game 🙂
Also, just noticed that the “there is no escape” star card came up when you were talking about the “surrounded by fear” one for the best star cards for GA + supremacy! 5:24 But that’s just my OCD haha 😂
Nah it was his error I was looking for this before I commented it
I’ve been wanting this for awhile. You have gained my trust.
Recommendation:
In Heroes vs. Villain, I would suggest Han as being someone to be wary of when Vader. His detonite charge when exploded near enough has the ability to knock characters over, and with Vader's large hitbox and slow walking speed while blocking he's been particularly vulnerable to this trick, at least during my gameplay. Not to mention Han's Shoulder Charge can knock down when not blocking while also deal damage when blocking, but I digress. Just a small note I thought worthy of mentioning.
Great video, looking forward to everything that's to come.
@Jack Snyder you'll change your mind when you meet a lvl 500 han solo
Oh yeah han is also good counter to Vader
@@chidimoseri7563 bro level 40 Han Solos can give you trouble
@@dcp8487 fr bro
@@chidimoseri7563 I promise I’m like how tf are you so good you’re not even prestige yet
Great video man!
Wow these hero guides are much better good job bro👍
This is where the fun begins!
Hope to see more of these guides! Just started playing recently and I love it
Before I even play a hero I watch your vids for tips and tricks! Keep up the work
These are sick. I loved these back in the battlefront days
Great job man, keep these coming
Awesome video man can’t wait to see more
I've been playing for about a year now and have become accustomed to all the heroes on all the maps and modes but man, do I want this series so badly.
excellent work!
Such a good guide :)) used to play on console just switched to pc so, Tysm for the new tips :))
I’ve just been getting into Vader so this is well timed
Hopefully you follow these tips and aren't one of those players that just block and wait for abilities to recharge. Those people are garbage.
@@LeeEverett1 yes or the people that sit behind the parry and dont attack
I don’t do that. I’ve been playing since launch and I have him lvl seventy something so I was just watching the video as some extra intel
@@ExoticButters168 I don't really have an issue against parry spammers tbh, not to be cocky but I'm pretty damn good at getting behind my opponents in duels especially if I'm using Dooku or Rey.
Plus it's easy to bait players to parry you only for you to parry them instead.
@@LeeEverett1 yes so a reverse parry I'm good at hook swings to that what I used the most so i dont just sit behind my block so yea dodging behind opposite is quite ez honestly
Happy you're going over all of this new stuff for the latest and greatest. Subbed!
Welcome to the channel mate, appreciate it!
Just started bf2 recently. This video is incredible helpful
Love this series please keep up the great work
Got my Vader to Max last week! A fun card I like to use in Hero modes is Intensified lightsaber throw with punishing grip and furious resilience. It’s a great card for finishing off low health players even easier!
*I’ve been looking forward to this.*
Please continue these love the content being fresh on the game man
Love the series. 9:07 is a perfect example of how the HvV combat is somewhat broken. I have plenty of experiences when enemies are unaffected by my characters abilities. Still an exciting game mode.
Loved the video man, slick editing as well. I’d just maybe add Vader’s very iconic choke-saber-jumpslash combo and the a little bit harder choke-jumpslash-saber toss on the way down at the very end.
Also Vader’s middle can be cast mid slash and while it will play the animation after the slash (most of the times, sometimes you can bypass it entirely), it still saved my hide mid battle more than once.
Ayyy hero guides are back!
nice content ! been loving this game recently
Thanks for continuing this series I love to see different gamers perspectives.
Dark Vader proving once again that nobody ends an argument like a dark lord of the sith
who's dark vader?
you mean DARTH vader?
Great stuff.Been waiting for this since i start playing when the BF2 free at epic games
yes bro keep doing this!!
Don't need the guide, came here to like this awesome vid! Been watching them since the beginning 😎 go SammyBoiii!!!
My man 💛
Super clean looking
Love all of these hero guides! Every other guide is out dated and old. Allot of new players still so this is gold
You can Pop focused rage without doing the animation where vader clenchs his fist, first you have to swing your lightsaber and press l1 r1 at the same time that's it.
Yoooooooooo if that's true, then you're a godsend. Say, do you have any clue about Dooku's animation cancel? I already know about Yoda's.
Vader does that since lauch
@@DCapybara unfortunately no there's no cancel for dookus duelist animation.
@@vaderbolado I know But the millions of new players don't know that.
@@DCapybara btw this also works with reys insight.
You can still block against blasters when you throw the saber from what i've seen.
As a returning player these have helped me jog my memory on how this game functions
Surrounded by fear is such a good star card when combined with deflection stamina, I can just deflect the blaster fire back into the enemy for such a long time without running out of stamina or health.
Great video! I personally use Vader's surrounded by fear card instead of the ranged throw because now the throw no longer one hits so it's not as good. Plus with this card you eliminate vader's only weakness which is his stamina regen
Impressive, most impressive
Awesome video just one thing I noticed that at 5:26 it shows the wrong card apart from that great guide can’t wait for the rest.
Wow.. wish I knew this the other day... thanks for the info.. sub and like :D
Thank you Sammy! Do Dooku next please!
Vader is one of my favorite characters to use. I do feel invincible playing as him, but I play like how he would go against Luke. Having patience and trying to learn when to strike
You’re 10 times better than those big SW channels that only clickbait or upload crap
3 days away and I've already come up with the greatest strategy to beat my friend:
Git Gud.
Thank you, thank you, it took a long time to formulate.
Git Betta
As a Vader main myself I agree with you in almost everything (I’m almost level 800). I just wanted to add a bit myself, I usually use the stamina regeneration card more than the lightsaber cards because there have been many instances where I would have died if I hadn’t had that card active. Also the choke ability is a little buggy, sometimes the ability will grab enemies off of the ground but then immediately let them go, so keep in mind with that. Great video bro👍. I was also wondering if you was doing the dueling tournament again this year.
We really don't need a hero guide on the most op character in the game
Got my sub
I love the fact also Vader can choke opponents when facing other way. You can totally catch people off guard
Just a tip, you actually can block when throwing your saber, however obviously yes you cannot attack
Don’t forget that focused rage increased your damage
It doesn't as far as I know
It does, you can try it. Or look at his last Star card. It nerfs the damage buff
another tip for vader and maul is if you throw your saber then on its way back the second it hits them from behind use your choke
Impressive most impressive
good vid
Hey I have to say that the quality is insane I would love it if you did I guide on how you make your videos.
aaaah lets goo
Wish he kept his one-hit saber throw. Ik it was too strong but it really fit his character and I really didn't mind getting killed by it