8/8/8 Jonus/Rexlar/Bomber

By jdubs, in X-Wing Squad Lists

99 points

PILOTS

Captain Jonus (30)
TIE Bomber (22), Extra Munitions (2), Homing Missiles (5), Veteran Instincts (1)

Rexler Brath (47)
TIE Defender (37), Heavy Laser Cannon (7), Swarm Tactics (2), Twin Ion Engine Mk. II (1)

Scimitar Squadron Pilot (22)
TIE Bomber (16), Extra Munitions (2), Proton Torpedoes (4)

What do you guys think? Can unload 3 4 dice attacks with rerolls at PS 8. Any good?

Wow, not bad. Scimitar may struggle to get a lock on the opening exchange, but it's possible. Rexler is going to be THE target, so you'll probably want to play defensively with him...or maybe just try to destroy as many ships as possible before his inevitable demise. I'd like to see how this goes, but I'm not sure I'm brave enough to try it.

Given Rexler's ability, would you be better using that extra point and giving him PTL? The TIE Mk II mod will give you plenty of options for clearing the stress, but you get the action economy of say TL and Focus. Depending on your target, having 4 hits from the HLC get turned face up could make all the difference.

Given Rexler's ability, would you be better using that extra point and giving him PTL? The TIE Mk II mod will give you plenty of options for clearing the stress, but you get the action economy of say TL and Focus. Depending on your target, having 4 hits from the HLC get turned face up could make all the difference.

While what you say is true, the only two actions I could take are focus and TL, and I already get rerolls from Jonus. Unfortunately I can't get 2 Focuses :( However, I could take marksmanship + experimental interface for an interesting build

I like that you are trying to front load a bunch of crits at the beginning of the game. This looks like a fun concept. Maybe you could consider other ps 8 ships that are a little more efficient than bombers for Rexxy.

I like that you are trying to front load a bunch of crits at the beginning of the game. This looks like a fun concept. Maybe you could consider other ps 8 ships that are a little more efficient than bombers for Rexxy.

any suggestions?

Given Rexler's ability, would you be better using that extra point and giving him PTL? The TIE Mk II mod will give you plenty of options for clearing the stress, but you get the action economy of say TL and Focus. Depending on your target, having 4 hits from the HLC get turned face up could make all the difference.

While what you say is true, the only two actions I could take are focus and TL, and I already get rerolls from Jonus. Unfortunately I can't get 2 Focuses :( However, I could take marksmanship + experimental interface for an interesting build

The Defender also has a Barrel Roll...

I don't like the Scimitar in the list because it's not going to get a Target Lock early, so it's not really helping Rex's cause. What a but a VI Royal Guard for the last slot? Drop Swarm Tactics down to Crack Shot to free up the point.