Quoth Han, Nevermore

By FisherSpassky, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Probably forcing the issue here, but I'd really love Han + Poe to work out. Here's what I've got:

Han Solo

- Chewie

- Gunner

- Lone Wolf

- Engine Upgrade

- Title

Poe Dameron

- Vet Instincts

- R2-D2

- Weapons Guidance

I like the balance of offense and durability here, I hope Thoughts?

Autothrusters are auto-include...

I ran a Poe/Han TFA build for a local tourney last weekend, going 3-0 with it.

Poe, Lone Wolf, Auto Thrusters, R5-P9

Han, PTL, Engine Upgrade, MF Title, R2D2 crew, C3PO

Standard 2-droid Fat Han and a regenerating T-70 with auto thrusters. I took 3 damage cards total combined from all 3 rounds. Both ships are evading monsters with regeneration capabilities, so they can last a long time. A well piloted BBBBZ or 4 ships with accuracy correctors would be tough but I think Poe as configured here helps with that better than a Han/Corran list.

I ran a Poe/Han TFA build for a local tourney last weekend, going 3-0 with it.

Poe, Lone Wolf, Auto Thrusters, R5-P9

Han, PTL, Engine Upgrade, MF Title, R2D2 crew, C3PO

Standard 2-droid Fat Han and a regenerating T-70 with auto thrusters. I took 3 damage cards total combined from all 3 rounds. Both ships are evading monsters with regeneration capabilities, so they can last a long time. A well piloted BBBBZ or 4 ships with accuracy correctors would be tough but I think Poe as configured here helps with that better than a Han/Corran list.

I like a similar build. Fat Han is built identical, but Poe with PTL + BB-8 and Autothrusters. I just love the mobility the BB-8 gives to Poe. For what it's worth it also comes in at 99pts

In theory, and I *think* I'm understanding this correctly... reveal a green maneuver, triggers BB-8 for a free barrel roll, this in turns allows you to trigger your boost (gaining stress), then you finally take the revealed maneuver and since it was green it removes the stress and you get your normal action.

It is just a personal preference though of evasion vs shield regeneration. I just prefer the outplay ability that comes with the evasion.

whoa...that Poe combo is nuts!

I like the regenerating escort though. I've seena similar list with Wedge instead of POE, and it really becomes futile to shoot the escort unless you can bring a lot of heat at once. Even then, it's almost best to try and get around and just dunk the fat Han and try to save something to deal with the escort. No good way around it. Yikes. I like this list.

EDIT This list. The OP, I don't think VI on Poe is necessary, and R2 D2 or Chewbacca, that's a hard pick. You'll probably get about the same most games from both, but R2 D2 end game against one enemy ship is just like banging your head against a wall as a demo strategy. It's frustrating and hurts. As an IMP player and fan of the Starviper, I have to second the include of Autothrusters.

: Poe, Lone Wolf, Auto Thrusters, R5-P9

Han, PTL, Engine Upgrade, MF Title, R2D2 crew, C3PO

Edited by Kaimuund