Help me decide on the list for my last Store Championship!

By Nikolishin, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Please help me decide on the list for my last Store Championship!

List A:

  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Bandit Squadron Z-95 (12 point)

List B:

  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)

List C:

  • Omicron Pilot Lambda Shuttle; Darth Vader crew (24 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)

List D:

  • Chewbacca / YT-1300; Millennium Falcon title, C-3PO, Gunner, Predator (54 point)
  • Ten Numb / B-wing; Markmanship, Fire Control System, Mangler Cannon, E2 Upgrade + Gunner (46 point)

List E:

  • Kath Scarlet / Firespray; Push The Limit, Engire Upgrade, K4 Security Droid (48 point)
  • Emon Azzameen / Firespray; Andrasta title, Proximity mine (x 3), Tactician, "Hot Shot" Blaster (50 point)

I'm not quite sure on the last list E - and the build of if... I just kinda like the idea of flying Kath Scarlet and Emon Azzameen Firesprays - so any help on how to tweak it, are appreciated!!

Please help me decide on the list for my last Store Championship!

List A:

  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Bandit Squadron Z-95 (12 point)

List B:

  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)

List C:

  • Omicron Pilot Lambda Shuttle; Darth Vader crew (24 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)

List D:

  • Chewbacca / YT-1300; Millennium Falcon title, C-3PO, Gunner, Predator (54 point)
  • Ten Numb / B-wing; Markmanship, Fire Control System, Mangler Cannon, E2 Upgrade + Gunner (46 point)

List E:

  • Kath Scarlet / Firespray; Push The Limit, Engire Upgrade, K4 Security Droid (48 point)
  • Emon Azzameen / Firespray; Andrasta title, Proximity mine (x 3), Tactician, "Hot Shot" Blaster (50 point)

I'm not quite sure on the last list E - and the build of if... I just kinda like the idea of flying Kath Scarlet and Emon Azzameen Firesprays - so any help on how to tweak it, are appreciated!!

For List E I'd trade the Hot Shot Blaster for Experimental Interface on Emon, that way he can do regular actions and drop a mine if need be. I'm not sure what my build of choice is for Kath yet, but I like dampeners if you're taking something other than PTL. Being able to stop will help keep folks in your rear arc, as the distance builds too fast if they turn towards your other ship instead.

Edited by Immaterium Press

List C looks like tons of fun. While I think it's fine as it is, there are some options for customization if you wish. Dropping all of the Proximity Mines to Seismics gives you enough points to slap an Engine Upgrade on Vader Shuttle while maintaining actions for Bombers the turn they drop their ordnance. Personally, I don't use Engine Upgrade on the Shuttle (lots of points for a doomed ship), but some people enjoy it.

Alternatively, the 4 points could go toward a Fire Control System on the Shuttle while leaving 2 points open for an initiative bid. While going for an initiative bid seems a bit silly in an list entirely populated with PS2 ships, this helps tremendously against any Bandit Squadron filler you run up against, especially in terms of Fat Han lists.

I say don't float the mainstream Beefy-B lists or the exceedingly boring Fat Falcon 2-ship list. Go for all-out-fun with Vader Shuttle and/or Kath / Emon! Good luck!

Which one have you played the most with and what not?

Above all else, I think that is what makes the difference between "making Top 4" and "winning the Tournament". Especially if you find out halfway through the tourney that playing said list isn't all that fun or near as powerful as you thought.

I recommend list A. Just looking at list juggler the rebel swarm is seeing success.I personally don't like running swarms but it has proven success. The firepower and cumalitive shield/hull is tough.

I'd probably go with B because stress builds are annoying!

And I've defeated BBBBZ with Phantoms and Defenders more than once.

Which one have you played the most with and what not?

Above all else, I think that is what makes the difference between "making Top 4" and "winning the Tournament". Especially if you find out halfway through the tourney that playing said list isn't all that fun or near as powerful as you thought.

I would like a fun list-build that can win games, but not necessarily have to win the tournament.

I have played with the bomber-list, with different Chewbacca-based lists, with Firespray-based lists and with lists which have had B-wing in it. But I have not played with that specified Chewbacca/Ten Numb list or with a Scum-based Firespray list.

Please help me decide on the list for my last Store Championship!

List A:

  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Bandit Squadron Z-95 (12 point)
List B:
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
List C:
  • Omicron Pilot Lambda Shuttle; Darth Vader crew (24 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
List D:
  • Chewbacca / YT-1300; Millennium Falcon title, C-3PO, Gunner, Predator (54 point)
  • Ten Numb / B-wing; Markmanship, Fire Control System, Mangler Cannon, E2 Upgrade + Gunner (46 point)
List E:
  • Kath Scarlet / Firespray; Push The Limit, Engire Upgrade, K4 Security Droid (48 point)
  • Emon Azzameen / Firespray; Andrasta title, Proximity mine (x 3), Tactician, "Hot Shot" Blaster (50 point)
I'm not quite sure on the last list E - and the build of if... I just kinda like the idea of flying Kath Scarlet and Emon Azzameen Firesprays - so any help on how to tweak it, are appreciated!!

List B: No Soul

List C: Legit

List D: Interesting

List E: Cool Factor

Or maybe should I go with a BBBuzzsaw?

  • Keyan Farlander / B-wing; Push The Limit, Fire Control System, E2 upgrade + Gunner (40 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-wing; Fire Control System, E2 upgrade + Gunner (30 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-wing; Fire Control System, E2 upgrade + Gunner (30 point)

Too fragile, and not as good vs. low agility lists, imho.

Edited by Keffisch

I think I've narrowed it down to either BBBBZ (List A), BBBB (with tacticians) (List B) or TIE Bomber swarm (List C)...

Still going with List C!!! Still plenty of health to chew through and you could really antagonize the more maneuverable ships we're seeing this meta (Interceptors, Aggressors, etc.).

Poperly going to play-test my skills with BBBBZ and BBBB, before I make my final decision.

As I have played and won games with the TIE Bomber swarm; It has a small lead to the two other lists...

I think that I have decided to run this list:

Patrol Leader (Decimator), with Darth Vader

Scimitar Squadron TIE Bomber, with Prox.Mine

Scimitar Squadron TIE Bomber, with Prox.Mine

Scimitar Squadron TIE Bomber, with Prox.Mine

Please help me decide on the list for my last Store Championship!

List A:

  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing (22 point)
  • Bandit Squadron Z-95 (12 point)

List B:

  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)
  • Blue Squadron B-Wing; E2 upgrade + Tactician (25 point)

List C:

  • Omicron Pilot Lambda Shuttle; Darth Vader crew (24 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)
  • Scimitar Squardron TIE-Bomber; Proximity mine (19 point)

List D:

  • Chewbacca / YT-1300; Millennium Falcon title, C-3PO, Gunner, Predator (54 point)
  • Ten Numb / B-wing; Markmanship, Fire Control System, Mangler Cannon, E2 Upgrade + Gunner (46 point)

List E:

  • Kath Scarlet / Firespray; Push The Limit, Engire Upgrade, K4 Security Droid (48 point)
  • Emon Azzameen / Firespray; Andrasta title, Proximity mine (x 3), Tactician, "Hot Shot" Blaster (50 point)

I'm not quite sure on the last list E - and the build of if... I just kinda like the idea of flying Kath Scarlet and Emon Azzameen Firesprays - so any help on how to tweak it, are appreciated!!

As someone who LOVES spam/swarm lists, I have a hard on for A, B, and C.

List A is certainly strong. Probably the best one that is listed.

List B is also very strong, but probably better as the Panic Attack variant instead of just straight 4 Taco Bells. This is probably tied with list A, even if it was just 4x Taco Bell instead of Panic Attack.

List C doesn't seem strong but definitely funny. I haven't seen this ran against anything competitive though. At the very least it seems decent.

List D Starts off good with an obnoxious fat turret. But B wings die very easily when there is only one of them. Not a very good list.

List E seems meh. Dual Firesprays seem like they'd die pretty easy to BBBBZ or a swarm or something else with massed firepower while not really doing anything better that fat turrets. Emon and his 3x Prox shenanigans also die hard in the face of 4x Taco Bell/Panic Attack.

I think that I have decided to run this list:

Patrol Leader (Decimator), with Darth Vader

Scimitar Squadron TIE Bomber, with Prox.Mine

Scimitar Squadron TIE Bomber, with Prox.Mine

Scimitar Squadron TIE Bomber, with Prox.Mine

This is definitely 9/10 on my list of Boner Salad (10 is reserved for Scarlett Johannsson).

I love Vader crew. Easily one of the best in the game and it's even more efficient on the chunky-fatty that is a Decimator.