Whisper + which mini swarm?

By GreenSpeed, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Hey guys

Was thinking go running whisper and a mini swarm as support at an upcoming tournament but was having trouble deciding between these two options:

Howl runner

Dark curse

2x obsidians

Or 5x academy pilots

They come out to the same points and both serve the purpose, rush at the opponent and give whisper an opportunity to flank. Howl runner gives more reliable offence, I love dark curses resilience and the obsidians also have increased resilience from not being predatored. Or is 5 ships just better than 4?

Hey guys

Was thinking go running whisper and a mini swarm as support at an upcoming tournament but was having trouble deciding between these two options:

Howl runner

Dark curse

2x obsidians

Or 5x academy pilots

They come out to the same points and both serve the purpose, rush at the opponent and give whisper an opportunity to flank. Howl runner gives more reliable offence, I love dark curses resilience and the obsidians also have increased resilience from not being predatored. Or is 5 ships just better than 4?

5 > 4

Howlrunner's bonus, when spread over 3 ships, doesn't make up the cost difference.