OK guys I love running the s&v faction and recently started loving Boba Fett's ability. But I'm struggling to find a strong squad with him... Any ideas or hints on how to build a strong list.
Scum Boba
I haven't played Scum boba, but I'm thinking anything that can hamper maneuverability would be a bonus. fletchet or ion cannons on a Heavy Scyk, or maybe a turret on a HWK or a Y wing. I really like Palob kitted out like this:
Palob
Bodyguard
blaster turret
Moldy Crow Title
Recon specialist
The neat thing is Palob becomes a pretty serious threat and a target, allowing Boba to do some damage.
John!
I run mine with a pair of warthog Y wings. Lots of fix pair him with IG-88B too. Saw a game last week at our group night where Boba flew with 2 Black Sun Enforcers (Star Vipers)
I've been running him with Predator/Gunner/EU. I've had games where I've target-locked a ship and then never needed to use the lock because of all the rerolls.
With the remaining 49 points, I run a fairly standard IG-88B: VI, FCS, HLC, Autothrusters, Inertial
It's pretty destructive and usually wins league matches, but I'm not sure if two PS8 guys is going to cut it at Regionals against Han, Fel, and Chiraneau...
No matter what you run with it, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT think it's ideal to have him at range 1 of the enemy. I've seen lots of people think this, but getting to reroll your dice does not make up for all those extra attack dice against you. I treat his ability for as an insurance policy for when I am at range 1 of the enemy, but it's not where I prefer to be, unless I'm the only one with shots that is.
So my recent fun list has consisted of Boba Fett and Kath (Scum versions) both equipped with veteran instincts, navigator, inertial dampeners, Manglers, and seismics. Only played 2 or 3 games with it so far and I like it. It's not super competive, but it also won't get stomped on either
The most effective way to run Boba is as a chaser/flanker. The dream is 4 attack with multiple rerolls, and as already stated you shouldn't be trying to attain that in a head-on joust. To help you get behind, you need some other high-priority target that can also trade shots in a joust.
Warthogs are a good suggestion, or you could go with Palob with some support. MMerc or Kath works alright too. Completely up to you and your playstyle.
I do suggest, however, flying Boba with just VI and EU and maybe Inertials. He honestly doesn't need much else when flown well. Recon Spec is great, but I find I boost with Boba most of the time. Tactician is nice if you can fit it.