Still a bit better off with focus for AM.

Expected hits/crits for AM

Unmodified: 2

1 Predator re-roll: 2.25

2 Predator re-rolls: 2.5

Focus: 3

Now predator is great for all aspects of the game after that warhead strike, I'm just saying if you really want to maximize your hurt with a warhead, you should do ptl.

I think Predator is generally better than PtL at this point, unless the ship has a middling to high PS, either boost or barrel roll (or both), and a green maneuver in each bearing. Off the top of my head, I think only the TIE interceptor and A-wing meet that standard.

That includes every X (with EU), Y (no EPT slot) and E with R2 as well.

Wedge with EU, PTL and R2? Oh yes.

Or run Wedge with Predator, EU and you can save a point over the cost of the R2 and still have the reroll when you boost.

One problem I noticed over the weekend is when rerolling a single die the result usually doesn't change(probably just my bad luck with Krassis) if you reroll a single blank out of 3 blanks you get another blank

I think Predator is generally better than PtL at this point, unless the ship has a middling to high PS, either boost or barrel roll (or both), and a green maneuver in each bearing. Off the top of my head, I think only the TIE interceptor and A-wing meet that standard.

That includes every X (with EU), Y (no EPT slot) and E with R2 as well.

Wedge with EU, PTL and R2? Oh yes.

Or run Wedge with Predator, EU and you can save a point over the cost of the R2 and still have the reroll when you boost.

One problem I noticed over the weekend is when rerolling a single die the result usually doesn't change(probably just my bad luck with Krassis) if you reroll a single blank out of 3 blanks you get another blank

I've been thinking of running Predator on BSP's and subbing out Howlrunner. Sure Swarm size drops to about 6 Pilots but it mitigates the "head of the beast" issue.

Pretty much all of the above but I want to add that Predator on Chewie or Lando with Gunner/Luke is awesome-sauce! The Pred & Luke combo is particularly effective on the Falcon with EU because you can concentrate on boosting and evading arcs while still keeping constant fire on your opponent. If you miss your shot (which will happen often) the next shot will be more deadly with Luke and if you get those annoying 1hit 2 blank rolls Pred can help by turning that hit to a miss to trigger Luke.

I'll admit its a heavy investment but you'll get a hyper mobile YT that hits hard and still have points left over for a Blue and Rookie pilot. This list has worked very well for me so far.

So maybe something like this ?

Chewbacca (42)

Predator (3)

Luke Skywalker (7)

C-3PO (3)

Millennium Falcon (1)

Airen Cracken (19)

Bandit Squadron Pilot (12)

Bandit Squadron Pilot (12)

Total: 99

That looks like a decent alternative. Chewie is more tanky but less zippy.

So maybe something like this ?

That looks like a decent alternative. Chewie is more tanky but less zippy.

For better or worse, that fits my play style.

One ship that I have yet to try out with Predator is Major Rhymer, I think it will fit him perfectly.

Major Rhymer + Cluster Missiles + Cluster Missiles + Predator + Seismic Charges (39 pts)

It allows you to fire Cluster Missiles at range 3 thanks to his ability, 2x 3 dice+ 1-2 reroll should hit hard.

Perfect scenario, so it will never happen except against new players:

Barely get to range 3 and get a target lock, thanks to you moving late with your PS7. Unleash the missiles. Next round do a straight 1, unleash the second salvo. Third round, release your seismic charges and do a 5 k-turn, still firing with a reroll thanks to predator.

One ship that I have yet to try out with Predator is Major Rhymer, I think it will fit him perfectly.

Major Rhymer + Cluster Missiles + Cluster Missiles + Predator + Seismic Charges (39 pts)

It allows you to fire Cluster Missiles at range 3 thanks to his ability, 2x 3 dice+ 1-2 reroll should hit hard.

Perfect scenario, so it will never happen except against new players:

Barely get to range 3 and get a target lock, thanks to you moving late with your PS7. Unleash the missiles. Next round do a straight 1, unleash the second salvo. Third round, release your seismic charges and do a 5 k-turn, still firing with a reroll thanks to predator.

Hmm on Rhymer I always liked the Idea of PTL+APTs+Clusters same costs, the clusters hopefully strip the shields and the APTs just blow something up, Maybe paired with Jonus for more goodies(rerolls on the clusters+a focus from PTL)

APT on Rhymer tends to paint a big red target on him, especially if he also has PtL, so I see that as an alternate build that could work. It gives him more mobility and cost less. Of course, you can achieve better by pairing him with Jonus, but we are talking a 22pts ship instead of a 3 pts EPT. So, as a lone bomber with escort, I think that Rhymer with Predator could work.