So at open play tonight I tried out the following list against a tie swarm and it did quite well here's what I ran.
http://xwing-builder.co.uk/view/107738/rebel-swarm
I didn't loose a single ship however I was also playing against an experimental Empire list. I think I will run it again next week just to see if it produces another win.
Link doesn't work, just post the list here.
Link totally works, but here it is on the OPs behalf:
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Rebel Swarm
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100 points
Pilots
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Dagger Squadron Pilot (26)
B-Wing (24), Fire-Control System (2)
Dagger Squadron Pilot (26)
B-Wing (24), Fire-Control System (2)
Bandit Squadron Pilot (12)
Bandit Squadron Pilot (12)
Bandit Squadron Pilot (12)
Bandit Squadron Pilot (12)
Ooh, ouch. Looks nasty.
I played something close to that tonight.
Dagger + HLC x1
Tala + Concussion Missile x3
Tala + Assault Missile x1
It was ok, but my missiles performed poorly. I definitely would have preferred to have a 2nd B-Wing around, so I think your list looks solid.
Looks good, but what about dropping the FCS for 4 Talas instead?
Also, how good is it still vs Phantoms?
Looks good, still prefer the xxxzzz version, but might give this one a run
Looks good, still prefer the xxxzzz version, but might give this one a run
How does that list look?
Looks good, still prefer the xxxzzz version, but might give this one a run
How does that list look?
First I've heard of it, but It basically has to be 3x Rookies and 3x Bandits, all naked. No points to spare for any other version.
Yep 3 Rookies, 3 Bandits
Quite popular here in the UK, and a lot of people are doing well with it (or so it seems)
Last night I played
Blount: Swarm and Clusters
Cracken Swarm and Assault
3x Bandits with Homing missiles.
Very solid list that did well if you don't mind getting some ships killed!
First I've heard of it, but It basically has to be 3x Rookies and 3x Bandits, all naked. No points to spare for any other version.
Yeah, that's it.
Last night I played
Blount: Swarm and Clusters
Cracken Swarm and Assault
3x Bandits with Homing missiles.
Very solid list that did well if you don't mind getting some ships killed!
Switch the missiles on Blount and Cracken so Cracken can pass out 2 free TL or focus and the one set of assault missiles always hits.
My favorite Rebel Swarm list is BXXZZZ.
XXXZZZ has also served me well, as have Etahn+XXZZ, and BBBZZ with all PS4.
I think I will run it again next week just to see if it produces another win.
I look forward to trying it against my Phantoms list.
The rebel swarm list that I really enjoy right now is this one:
Gold Squadron w/ ion cannon turret, hull upgrade
Gold Squadron w/ ion cannon turret, hull upgrade
Bandit Squadron
Bandit Squadron
Bandit Squadron
Bandit Squadron
TOTAL: 100 points
Pair of ion turrets gives a weapon against Phantoms. 6 attacks can bring down large ships. An alternative could be to drop the hull upgrades to make the Bandits into Talas, and to give the Y-wings R2 units. However, I like the hull upgrades- gives your all important Y-wings that much more health.
Looks good, but what about dropping the FCS for 4 Talas instead?
Also, how good is it still vs Phantoms?
I haven't tried it against phantoms yet. I'm hoping to do that when my group meets next week. I will keep you guys up to date for sure tho!
The rebel swarm list that I really enjoy right now is this one:
Gold Squadron w/ ion cannon turret, hull upgrade
Gold Squadron w/ ion cannon turret, hull upgrade
Bandit Squadron
Bandit Squadron
Bandit Squadron
Bandit Squadron
TOTAL: 100 points
Pair of ion turrets gives a weapon against Phantoms. 6 attacks can bring down large ships. An alternative could be to drop the hull upgrades to make the Bandits into Talas, and to give the Y-wings R2 units. However, I like the hull upgrades- gives your all important Y-wings that much more health.
'I like and it gives me an excuse to finally pick up a 2nd Y-wing. I may give this a try in the near future.
hmmm I'm tempted to try that tonight.. I'm one bandit short though.