Scum list advice

By cjmceachron, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Normally just play with my girlfriend, but thinking about starting to play at my flg. Hows this list look for semi-competitive play? Obvious weaknesses or improvements?

Mandalorian Mercenary + k4 security droid + ptl (41)

Prince Xizor + VI + Autothrusters (34)

x2 Binayre Pirate (24)

It looks fun. Usually Prince Xizor likes a little more escort than that, I think, but it should work well enough.

I've tried PTL and K4 Security droid on a Firespray and I didn't like it. It was harder to keep things in arc than I expected. You should try it, though, to see how it works.

The list looks fine for trying things out. The next question: how do you plan to approach your opponent? Where will your asteroids ideally be set up? Are you going to keep all 4 ships together, or will Fett try to flank while Xizor and his escort try to go head-on against the enemy?

Thanks for the input. I'd probably use the Binaryes as blockers/meatshields to set up some easy kills for Xizor, and flank with the firespray. Asteroid placement is probably the area of the game I need the most work on, no idea what I'm doing there.

I think with a large-based ship that isn't too maneuverable, you want to try to get as many asteroids in a corner as possible. Try to make a tight cluster. That gives Fett and the Z-95s room to move around better since they aren't too maneuverable. I mean, the Firespray doesn't have a bad dial, but if it's limited to greens, it'll be predictable, so you want to at least get asteroids out of its way.

I think flanking with Boba is the best choice, but I'm no expert tactician.

Good luck!