Empire – Best army lists of 2026
by Looking for the strongest Empire army lists in Star Wars Legion? Discover the best competitive Imperial lists of 2026 from major tournaments across Europe and the United States.
Jack Brussell
With Critical Hit, I’m all about getting straight to the point: providing practical, fluff-free guides designed to help you level up and gain the edge in-game. My approach is to read between the lines and extract what actually matters, rather than just repeating the same old advice found everywhere else. My goal is to turn Critical Hit into a go-to reference library, a place you can dive into whenever you need a boost of inspiration or progress.
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