My question is, does the Proton bomb bypass shields and give unavoidable crits?
Card Reads;
“When you reveal your maneuver dial, you may discard this card to drop 1 proton bomb token.
This token detonates at the end of the Activation phase.
Proton Bomb Token: When this bomb token detonates, deal 1 faceup Damage card to each ship at Range 1 of the token. Then discard this token.”
Yes, thats why it costs 5 points.
Notice it says "deal a face up damage card" and not "deal 1 [crit explodey] damage". Dealing damage goes to shields first, but dealing an actual card skips that whole checking for shields thing.
That said, it's not unavoidable. Anything that triggers on receiving a face-up damage card will activate. For example Chewy will flip it face down and Determination may discard it.
Guys, last night I caught four of my opponent's Rebel ships (it was a 150pnt casual tournament game) in a Proton bomb blast radius.
Hoho, that was fun!!
I got one of my own bombers as well, but you won't hear me crying over that.
I just wish I could put the title 'Collateral Bastard' over my avatar.
Thanks!!
Is it possible to lose all your hull and still have shields?
Yes from a double damage critical on an A or E wing is most common.
Would that destroy the ship?
Would that destroy the ship?
Yes. Once a ships is reduced to 0 hull no mater how many shields it has it is destroyed and removed from the game.
So all 2 hull ships are vulnerable to getting one shot by proton bombs. Those that will include
The problem is that it is very hard to get a proton bomb into position. Most ships make sure to stand off a distance if they know someone is carrying bombs. Also proton bombs are expensive. 2 bombs cost 10 points that is almost a Academy pilot. And there is no guarantee that you will be able to kill a 3-4 hull ship with 2. What it is good at is more of a control option by hopefully placing a critical hit early on a Shuttle or Han that does something like restrict its maneuver with damage thrusters or remove an HLC from a Defender or outrider title. Normally people don't have to worry about critical damage until they lose their last shield token. Also the sooner a permanent critical damage can be placed on a ship the more of an impact it will have on a game rather than placing a critical damage on a ship that is down to 1 health and will likely die the next turn.
Edited by MarinealverCOOOLLL! I have an idea! [-OO-] ............Boom!
Edited by devotedknightIt's covered in the FAQS, difference between suffering and being dealt damage. Suffer is treated normally (shields then hull) deal is straight on to hull.
Had a proton bomb take out an x, double damage crit a B (with full shields) and injured pilot crit on wedge...I was not amused!
Edited by Capt GreenGuys, last night I caught four of my opponent's Rebel ships (it was a 150pnt casual tournament game) in a Proton bomb blast radius.
Hoho, that was fun!!
I got one of my own bombers as well, but you won't hear me crying over that.
I just wish I could put the title 'Collateral Bastard' over my avatar.
You must be the "Collateral Bastard" he meant.., hahaha
I don't always bomb, but when I do, I make sure EVERYONE gets one.
Edited by Blail BlergYou must be the "Collateral Bastard" he meant.., hahahaGuys, last night I caught four of my opponent's Rebel ships (it was a 150pnt casual tournament game) in a Proton bomb blast radius.
Hoho, that was fun!!
I got one of my own bombers as well, but you won't hear me crying over that.
I just wish I could put the title 'Collateral Bastard' over my avatar.
I was thinking about your sig when I wrote that.
Edited by Mikael Hasselstein