So I've done a few builds with the Kihraxz in it and I must say....even though I usually end up winning my Kihraxz (usually talonbane) gets obliterated in the 1st or 2nd round of attacking. I feel it's very much like the t-65, which I don't hate on as much as some, but that single shield combined with its 2 agility just kills this ship as a legitimate member of a squad...what do you guys think? Is this a swarm only ship? My build is normally talonbane with PTL and engine upgrade. Feel free to enlighten me on some Kihraxz builds that you guys are having success with!

I have not had success with him, he mostly scares the other side a bit in positioning but dies real quick. i have been using inertia dampeners instead of glitterstims to save on points. The dampeners always got used.

Talonbane is alright but you have to fly him like Wedge. They're always going to gun hard for him.

TBH I haven't used any of the named Kihraxz pilots yet but I've had quite a bit of success with the generics. The 1 turn is fantastic, illicit upgrades are useful and the EPT option on the Black Sun Aces allow some interesting options without spending a ton of points.

As a follow up to my question what about running talonbane in a formation with a ship that has the bodyguard EPT on it? Anyone tried and had success keeping him alive that way?

As a follow up to my question what about running talonbane in a formation with a ship that has the bodyguard EPT on it? Anyone tried and had success keeping him alive that way?

I've rolled green dice before

wouldn't ever reconmend it

having flown Wedge before the dark ages of Wave 5, I can say the only way to keep a proper glass cannon alive is to flank like a bastard. Cobra and he are similar, they're PS 9 and want to kill whatever it is they're shooting at before it can shoot back. Engage as few enemies at a time as possible and he might make his points back

it won't help against PWTs, but then again nothing will.

I use TBC as an alpha-striker. Best case scenario I can take down my opponent's anchor in one or two rounds of combat and keep TBC on the field. Worst case scenario he goes down in first two rounds of combat but so has my opponent's anchor.

I had success today with Talonbane, predator, Stealth Device and Gliterstim. Also had Black Sun ace with predator and Stealth Device, seemed ok and neither of them died, they were supported with n'dru shulak and a binayre pirate who both died in all three games!

To me it seems the Kirhaxz will do best when it's kept cheap. A cartel marauder with glitterstim should be cheap and cheerful enough.

I've had succes with Talonbane with Glitterstim and Lighting Reflex. It's really great combo and only makes him 31 points.

My experience you need to use him as a flanker not a jouster. Plus that white 1 sharp has saved his ass a few time for me.

It also depends who you fly next to him. Razzi is a great pilot to fly with him, makes his 5 dice even more hurtful, (also make him a bigger Target.). He combos with Palob really well as well because He can severly damage a important piece in your opponents fleet before it shoots.

The normal Kirhaxz Fighter Pilots, Just like MacrossVF1 said are best kept cheap. Glitterstim is a great card for them, however it is a one use. The next pilot up gets an elite talent, I usually like to put Lightning Reflex cause it can throw off your opponent, plus if you need to you can use it while stressed.

Overall... Because they have that illicit upgrade slot makes them great fighters compared to their counter parts. Plus that white 1 sharp is really good on these little guys as well.

Cobra Commander is great. Try this

Talonbane+ opportunist+

stealth device

Latts Razzi+ weapons engineer

Palob+ TLT+ bodyguard

This is ver. 3 but I have had lots of fun flying with the older versions.

Cobra Commamder is great. Try this

Talonbane+ opportunist+ crack shot+ stealth device.

Cobra Commamder is great. Try this

Talonbane+ opportunist+ crack shot+ stealth device

Latts Razzi+ weapons engineer

Palob+ TLT+ bodyguard

This is ver. 3 but I have had lots of fun flying with the older versions.

How do you like Weapons Engineer? I've been using K4 but I feel like WE allows you to leverage your PS more often but is that diminished by not focus firing?

You might try Talon with predator rather than PTL

Moving so late (PS9) runs the risk of getting bumped.

Predator is one of those cards that gives you something no matter what.

Lone wolf works as well, though i'm not sure how willing you would be to keep Talon all by himself.

I've had some luck with two Black Sun Aces with Veteran Instincts and Inertial Dampeners supporting Maralo Eval (yv666) with a heavy laser cannon, Hounds Tooth title, and shield upgrade

Use the Kihraxz to cover Maralo's rear and that 180 HLC keeps the enemy focused on the Hound

I went 1 and 1 last week with a 5K list. All naked PS2s. Downfall in the second game was starting them too far apart. I found that they dogfight pretty well on their own, and don't need to worry too much about stress. They work really well as a swarm.

I've only used 1 naked marauder. It's a great use of 20 points.

I ran 2 Aces with Predator and 4x Binarye pirates and did well. Predator on the Aces means they aren't to bothered by the stress fro. Pulling a 4 or 5 K turn.

Most of the people become greedy and send Talonbane into range 1 in order to get a 5 dice attack. That´s his death most of the time. If you keep him at range 3 he has 4 defense dice all the time. You should not cross that range border

Engine Upgrades make the Khiraxz worthwhile in my experience.

i lost Talonbane once out of 3 games, in the 2 games he survived , he singlehandedly killed Emon and Colzet, and Damaged Vader, he's a pretty good ship but i need to find better support ships since Razzi sucks imo

i need to buy another K-fighter so i can try this

http://geordanr.github.io/xwing/?f=Scum%20and%20Villainy&d=v3!s!135:9,14,128:-1:3:;137:9,14,128:-1:-1:;137:-1,14,128:-1:-1:

Have had a few games with the king cobra and I find him to be a great glass cannon. The k,s dial is realy quite good. Like always it's his pals that you bring need to help. I'm a fan of the hounds tooth and the starviper and so far have had some good success with

Cobra , crack shot , glitterstim

Latts, outlaw tec

Guri , autothrusters, lone wolf

If I only had 1 more point I would drop outlaw on latts and put k4 on instead, as is I think I will change lone wolf for eithe vi or crackshot on guri and then up grade to k4. I find the tooth to be fantastic, I'm surprised that others dont, then again I have run a lot of shuttles so the tooth is a breeze compared to them. This list so far works by running guri up one flank and the cobra and latts down the other side. And of course focusing down one target from both sides. Guri with thrusters and lone wolf really holds up to TLT as those are a real problem for the tooth and the king

I plan on running TBC and a cartel both with glitterstim and crackshot as wingmen for my Bossk. Scum version of the old falcon and two x-wings but with dirty tricks and salmonella.

Engine Upgrades make the Khiraxz worthwhile in my experience.

I've been flying Cobra or a Black Sun Ace with PTL and EU... lots of fun. I haven't tried Graz yet but I saw someone using him today with Stealth Device so I might try that.

I like the "Trapeze Brothers:"

https://geordanr.github.io/xwing/?f=Scum%20and%20Villainy&d=v3!s!137:134,-1,108:-1:-1:;137:134,-1,108:-1:-1:;137:134,-1,108:-1:-1:;137:134,-1,108:-1:-1: