I am looking for some constructive criticism to help modify my squadron. This past weekend I flew 4 ships (2 X-wings and 2 B-wings) and was happy, but now I want to tweak it. I want to try 2 B-wings with a Y-wing but I can not make up my mind about which combo.

Squadron A: (100) All PS 4

X-wing Red Squadron Pilot (23)

Y-wing Grey Squadron Pilot + Ion Cannon Turret (25)

B-wing Dagger Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (26)

B-wing Dagger Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (26)

Squadron B: (100) PS 6 & 2

X-wing Garven Dreis + R2-D2 (30)

Y-wing Gold Squadron Pilot + Blaster Turret (22)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (24)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (24)

Squadron C: (100) All PS 4

Y-wing Grey Squadron Pilot + Blaster Turret (24)

Y-wing Grey Squadron Pilot + Blaster Turret (24)

B-wing Dagger Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (26)

B-wing Dagger Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (26)

Squadron D: (99)All PS 2

X-wing Rookie Pilot + R2-D2 (25)

Y-wing Gold Squadron Pilot + R5-D8 + Ion Cannon Turret (26)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (24)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (24)

Squadron E: (98) All PS 2

Y-wing Gold Squadron Pilot + Ion Cannon Turret (23)

Y-wing Gold Squadron Pilot + Ion Cannon Turret (23)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System + Ion Cannon (27)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System + Ion Cannon (27)

ABD would be the first three I would look at. You're gimping your damage too much by having the two Y wings imo. From there, D is silly having R5-D8 on him. I'm assuming you don't have AdvS or what to use FCS, and that's why it's the only choice for systems upgrade on the Bs. Squad B is going to be useless once Garven dies. So, squad A it is then. I would suggest having your Y wing shoot last. That way you can pull tokens off with the others and have a better chance of having the ion go through. Also, if it's not a PS4 opponent, keep in mind that a dead opponent is better than an ionized opponent, you're either preventing it from shooting this turn or next turn. So feel free to use the ion cannon turret to kill a 1hp person.

I had real good luck with Fire Control and it works great for how I play. This past weekend my X-wing went down fast so I wanted to try a Y-wing to help give stamina and the 360 option.

I played: (99) All PS 4

X-wing Red Squadron Pilot (23)

X-wing Red Squadron Pilot + R2 (24)

B-wing Dagger Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (26)

B-wing Dagger Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (26)

I like D. Any chance you can drop the R5 unit and pick up an Engine Upgrade? It would help with maneuverability of a sluggish ship, allowing you to get into or out of range a bit more successfully, and help with the sluggish cornering capacity of the Ywing.

I am looking for some constructive criticism to help modify my squadron. This past weekend I flew 4 ships (2 X-wings and 2 B-wings) and was happy, but now I want to tweak it. I want to try 2 B-wings with a Y-wing but I can not make up my mind about which combo.

Squadron A: (100) All PS 4

X-wing Red Squadron Pilot (23)

Y-wing Grey Squadron Pilot + Ion Cannon Turret (25)

B-wing Dagger Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (26)

B-wing Dagger Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (26)

Squadron B: (100) PS 6 & 2

X-wing Garven Dreis + R2-D2 (30)

Y-wing Gold Squadron Pilot + Blaster Turret (22)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (24)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (24)

Squadron C: (100) All PS 4

Y-wing Grey Squadron Pilot + Blaster Turret (24)

Y-wing Grey Squadron Pilot + Blaster Turret (24)

B-wing Dagger Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (26)

B-wing Dagger Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (26)

Squadron D: (99)All PS 2

X-wing Rookie Pilot + R2-D2 (25)

Y-wing Gold Squadron Pilot + R5-D8 + Ion Cannon Turret (26)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (24)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System (24)

Squadron E: (98) All PS 2

Y-wing Gold Squadron Pilot + Ion Cannon Turret (23)

Y-wing Gold Squadron Pilot + Ion Cannon Turret (23)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System + Ion Cannon (27)

B-wing Blue Squadron Pilot + Fire-Control System + Ion Cannon (27)

Go with D, but drop R5-K6 and upgrade the 2 Fire Control Systems to Advanced Sensors. The free target lock seems better until you've played with each of them several times. A B-wing with Advanced Sensors NEVER hits asteroids, and despite of not being very fast, you can always line up a shot. It is also super-useful to focus or target lock and THEN K-turn, or barrel roll and K-turn so as to again, miss every asteroid on the table.

Have you thought about this build? Similar to Build D, but I think this has longer survivability.

100 pts, PS 5, 2, 2, 2

Biggs + R2D2

Gold + Ion Turret

Blue + FCS x 2

Biggs would keep the B-Wings alive longer, and the Gold would flank and ionize the opponent.

Also, based on the ships you listed, check out this build. It's the one that won worlds.

Biggs

Rookie

Dagger Squad+ Advanced Sensors

Dagger Squad+ Advanced Sensors

Everyone, thank you for your help.