Swarm and Stress Bombers

By meryn, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Hi there,

i just saw this weekend the first time some of these double aggressor builds, and since i like swarms, and my 4 bomber squad isn't as successful as i wish. I thought i'll go back to the basics and just try to use an swarm variation to face this new stuff.

If possible it should be possible to get these nasty deci and fat han builds down. At this time i think this should work, but i cannot decide if i remove the Stealth Device from Howlrunner and get another Mine or upgrade the Academy's to Obsidian Pilots...

"Howlrunner" (18)
Swarm Tactics (2)
Stealth Device (3)

Academy Pilot (12)

Academy Pilot (12)

Academy Pilot (12)

Scimitar Squadron Pilot (16)
Flechette Torpedoes (2)
Munitions Failsafe (1)

Scimitar Squadron Pilot (16)
Flechette Torpedoes (2)
Proximity Mines (3)
Munitions Failsafe (1)

Total: 100

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I like the idea of stealth device on Tie Fighters,but I'd consider the obsidian squads also. I like the idea of increasing their PS vs lists of lower PS pilots (like panic attack and tie swarms) I'd have done the proxi-mines on both the bombers from the start just for symmetry and more for my opponent to deal with.

Against dual aggressors, proxi-mines might be good. Harder for their large base to avoid.

Yep, but it's an difficult decision, if i drop the Stealth Device for an higher PS or another Mine, the enemy will probably focus on Howlrunner first. If i decide to increase the AP of two of the Fighters, i can probably drop the Swarm Tactic.