Star Wars Zero Company Astromech Class Guide

Support first, damage second: The astromech is one of the most effective support classes in Star Wars Zero Company despite dealing no direct weapon damage. Its buffs and AP economy make high-damage classes significantly better.

BR-1 is a one-time unlock: BR-1 joins after you repair him in The Den and build a droid repair bay. This is not missable in the usual sense, but do not skip the Den’s droid interaction if you want the unit early.

Astromech class overview

The astromech is Star Wars Zero Company’s dedicated support class, and one of its most unusual operators. Where every other class carries a weapon, the astromech has no primary attack at all. Its entire kit is built around keeping the squad alive, mobile, and stocked with action points.

GameRant’s class tier list ranks Astromech (Analytics/Medic) in C tier — a middling grade that reflects its modest damage output rather than its usefulness. Several guides argue the grade undersells the class, because its support abilities amplify the rest of the squad far more than raw damage numbers suggest.

Support abilities

The astromech’s value is in what it gives the squad, not what it destroys:

• Buffs and battlefield control — abilities that improve allies’ survivability and positioning.
• Action point economy — the astromech can grant or restore AP to other operators, which is one of the strongest levers in a turn-based tactics game. Extra AP on your damage dealers is worth more than a second attack from the astromech itself.
• Indirect damage — mines and grenades are the only ways an astromech hurts enemies. They work best as area denial and setup tools, not as a primary kill condition.

Polygon’s early-game advice is telling: the site recommends skipping the medic-oriented astromech in the very first hours because its support kit matters more once squads and missions scale up. Later in the campaign, the same kit becomes one of the best force multipliers available.

Movement and battlefield control

The astromech moves more than other classes and can fly to elevated positions such as rooftops. That mobility lets it reach angles for grenade throws, drop mines on chokepoints enemies will cross, and stay out of the line of fire while buffing allies from safety.

How to unlock BR-1

BR-1 is the named astromech unit available in the campaign. To add him to the roster:

1. In The Den, find the damaged droid and complete the repair interaction.
2. Build the droid repair bay in your base.
3. BR-1 becomes available as a deployable operator.

Beyond BR-1, additional astromech units can be created through the game’s character database and customization systems, so you are not limited to a single droid.

How the astromech plays in a squad

Because the astromech deals no weapon damage, pair it with operators that convert AP into kills — Assault, Scout, or Sharpshooter, depending on your squad plan. A common pattern is to run the astromech beside one high-value damage dealer and spend the droid’s turn feeding AP and protection to that operator.

If you already run a dedicated healer through another path, the analytics-oriented astromech build is the stronger support pick. For a full squad built around these ideas, see the gameplay guide and the classes overview.

FAQ

Does the astromech have any weapon?

No primary weapon. Its damage comes from mines and grenades only, so it cannot trade shots with enemy units.

Is the astromech worth using?

Yes, especially from mid-campaign onward. Its AP grants and buffs make your damage classes significantly more effective, even though tier lists grade it middling on raw output.

How do I get the astromech BR-1?

Repair the broken droid in The Den, then build the droid repair bay. BR-1 becomes a selectable operator afterwards.

Can I have more than one astromech?

Yes. Custom astromech units can be created through the character database.

Sources

• GameRant — Star Wars Zero Company: Best Classes, Ranked
• GameRant — Star Wars Zero Company BR-1 Recruitment Guide
• Polygon — Star Wars Zero Company early tips
• GameRant — All Classes In Star Wars Zero Company
• GameRant — Star Wars Zero Company Custom Character Sharing Guide

All sources accessed August 29, 2026.