PTL or Stealth.

By Flyingbrick, in X-Wing

Ok just played a great game this weekend where i had a firespray with 2x tie/int, it came down to the last few ships although i did lose but it came up that instead of me useing hull upgrade on my int i should have used stealth upgrade, I just want to know what everyone thinks.

In my opinion PTL is better on Interceptors.

PTL all day on interceptors! Seriously it is a great upgrade and works very well with interceptors. The Royal guard pilots work very well with PTL, and sabers if you don't have RGs.

PTL, stealth device could fail on the very first roll but an evade tokens a sure thing, and a barrel roll plus boost can get you out of a sticky situation.

Of the two, I'd go PTL. I'm not a fan of Stealth Device, since you lose it if you're hit.

Ty for the input.

this was the list i did run

Kath + HLC + Rebel captive

2 x saber squad pilots + ptl + hull upgrades.

If you are debating between stealth or a hull upgrade, take stealth on any ship with 3 defense dice. The hull may last one round, but stealth may last several rounds.

Not sure what point value you are constrained to, but why limit yourself to either/or? My favorite interceptor builds have stealth and hull upgrade, and either predator, veteran instincts, or push the limit.

PTL is great for Soontir, but I find it can take away critical k-turns sometimes on other interceptors. The stress also can defeat Turr's free barrel roll or boost action after attacking. Sometimes it also allows you opponent to more easily guess your green move on the next turn. So there can be drawbacks to PTL, but it is a great option in many cases. Experiment with multiple builds and see what you like to fly best!

Hey ty yea i did run into this the last round of my game yesterday had some stress and it did have a factor in my int.going down in flames Even with the build im happy with the outcome, sortof even though i was facing a 8 ship tie swarm my opponent had i think 2 fairly crippled ships left and i think 1 other, cant remember, but was a great game. i will deffently try the stealth i think.

the idea that stealth could be gone the first round was why i didnt take it vs. hu that lasts until the ship goes pow. but the extra evade did catch my eye so thats why i am asking for input from everyone.