This has probably been answered before but a quick search of forum topics did not turn anything up. I have been thinking ahead to a Serissu plus Z-swarm scum list and was wondering:
What does the mathwing say about focus vs target lock for a swarm of seven two-attack ships? Target locks will not always be possible or advisable on high PS ships but what are the percentages?
I seem to recall reading that probability wise TL and focus will provide the same number of expected hits. The TL will give you more crits but the focus can be used for defense if you dont need it for offense.
This has probably been answered before but a quick search of forum topics did not turn anything up. I have been thinking ahead to a Serissu plus Z-swarm scum list and was wondering:
What does the mathwing say about focus vs target lock for a swarm of seven two-attack ships? Target locks will not always be possible or advisable on high PS ships but what are the percentages?
In the current meta of arc dodging phantoms and super dashes my advise is if you're planning on going after a ship and there's any possibility that they'll dodge your arc, I recommend target locks because if you don't get a shot you'll at least have it next time you do have a shot.
I'd say give focus to the ones most likely to get shot at so they have some extra defense. Give target locks to the rest (assuming they are in range to do so).
Focus. I'd rather have the ship on the board without attack modification than blown up.
With the current meta, I would say Focus. At PS2, you're more likely to be happy to have a shot, even if it's not at the person you want to be shooting at. Might as well have a modifier for that shot. If you TL someone (especially with 7 locks) he's more likely to just arc dodge everything so you don't have anything to shoot at, or the thing you are shooting is unmodified.
This has probably been answered before but a quick search of forum topics did not turn anything up. I have been thinking ahead to a Serissu plus Z-swarm scum list and was wondering:
What does the mathwing say about focus vs target lock for a swarm of seven two-attack ships? Target locks will not always be possible or advisable on high PS ships but what are the percentages?
In the current meta of arc dodging phantoms and super dashes my advise is if you're planning on going after a ship and there's any possibility that they'll dodge your arc, I recommend target locks because if you don't get a shot you'll at least have it next time you do have a shot.
Alternatively, if you're not going to have a shot, seems like it would make sense to have a Focus for defense instead.
That said, I personally like picking up Target Locks as early as I can and when not in danger of being blown up right away, so I can save them for a later turn when I happen to pull into Range 1 and take a Focus action.
I'd almost always take a defensive action for Serissu. She'll probably be the focus of most attacks. I think Serissu will end up being more like Biggs than Howlrunner.
I'd almost always take a defensive action for Serissu. She'll probably be the focus of most attacks. I think Serissu will end up being more like Biggs than Howlrunner.
Yes. Pair him with High-damage ships. SVs or Firesprays.