ps2 build

By coolfishboy, in X-Wing

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Looking at a simple ps2 event build,

how about

rookie, r2-d2

3x blue with sensors

25 points a piece, other player will mostly go for the blues and the rookie, is a solid end game piece with r2d2

ideas?

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Should be a fun build. The B-wings put out a lot of hurt. I've never been a fan of PS2 builds. Against a standard swarm it should do fine, but a more nimble fleet will take advantage of your low PS. That is really my only concern with this (or any low PS) build.

If you were willing to trade out a B-wing for another X-wing you could run a PS4 build with two X-wings and two B-wings w/ Adv. Sensors.

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I like a Green with Squad Leader for my PS2 builds.

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If dedicated to PS2 I'd probably go for BYBY

Gold, Ion Cannon Turret x 2

Blue, Ion Cannon, FCS x 2

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If dedicated to PS2 I'd probably go for BYBY

Gold, Ion Cannon Turret x 2

Blue, Ion Cannon, FCS x 2

Do you get much use out of the Ion Cannons on the B's? I use to love the idea, but found I'd rather blast them with 3 or 4 dice when I get the change all too often.

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I like the extra reach they give me initially and when the Y's take over you can switch to primaries or ion them as needed to set up a better shot next time.

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If dedicated to PS2 I'd probably go for BYBY

Gold, Ion Cannon Turret x 2

Blue, Ion Cannon, FCS x 2

As an interceptor player, I've grown very fond of low agility lists like this. While there's a TON of hitpoints to chew through, it's an unfortunately easy list to hit. Granted, plenty of players still like to joust but those that can get out of your arcs tend to make it hurt.

I ran the wonderfully named "BYBY" list for a few games and struggled with large ships and nimble ships. It's fairly solid against rebels, but that low agility just doesn't last when you've got x-wings that can dodge and dish it out. Like Stone37 mentioned, I'd rather be trading actual hits versus 1 damage and an ion token.

Have you managed a lot of success with this list? I've been subbing in Roark and with some B-wing tweaks really liked it....

*Didn't finished my own dang post. Focus Simonsays, focus!

Edited by Simonsays3
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I like the idea of 3x Rookie w/ Hull Upgrade and a Rebel Operative w/ ICT, Shield Upgrade, and Recon Specialist. All 4 ships are AG2 with 4 Hull 2 Shields, making them tougher to kill than a B-wing, especially for swarmy lists.

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hmm interesting ideas

I always run y-wings, so I fancy giving them a break lol

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Well the 3x blue with sensors and 1 rookie with r2d2 got me second place in the uk, Mk regionals :)