Vader/Carnor/Soontir

By rlowke, in X-Wing Squad Lists

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Tie Advanced Darth Vader 29 pts

TIE/x1 0 pts
Adv. Targeting Computer 1 pt
Engine Upgrade 4 pts
Autothrusters (or Lone Wolf?) 2 pts (36)
Tie Interceptor Carnor Jax 26 pts
Royal Guard Tie 0 pts
Push the Limit 3 pts
Autothrusters 2 pts
Hull Upgrade 3 pts (34)
Tie Interceptor Soontir Fel 27 pts
Push the Limit 3 pts (30) needs Stealth Device?
TOTAL 100 pts
I've been experimenting with this list and have had some good success with it. Jax can be pretty scary at range 1.
I'm wondering if there are any thoughts out there on refining it further?
My main gripe is Soontir Fel really needs Stealth Device. Not sure if I should try Lone Wolf on Vader or if that's wasted early game? Maybe Soontir should get the Autothrusters not Vader?

Perhaps a three interceptor list is preferable? Vader is perhaps too expensive?
Any any rate, hoping people might have advice with this list.
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The biggest thing that stands out to me is the Hull Upgrade on Jax. I'd personally rather just drop that and run a 31 point Jax I'd take those 3 points and give Soontir Autothrusters for 2 and bump Vader's Lone Wolf up to Predator. With the amount of TLT Y's being flown currently I really, really like Predator on Vader.

The obvious downside to running 3 big aces, as you mentioned, is the lack of stealth device on Soontir/Jax. It just means you have to be even more careful about your positioning, but it's not list-breaking. So....

Darth Vader 29 pts

TIE/x1 0 pts
Adv. Targeting Computer 1 pt
Engine Upgrade 4 pts
Predator 3 pts (37)
Carnor Jax 26 pts
Push the Limit 3 pts
Autothrusters 2 pts (31)
Tie Interceptor Soontir Fel 27 pts
Push the Limit 3 pts
Autothrusters 2 pts (32)
TOTAL 100 pts
Edited by Eladain
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Vader can't have both Engine Upgrade and Autothrusters. Unless you have a TIE Interceptor with the Royal Guard title, you can only equip one modification per ship.

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rlowke, I actually played against the list you posted yesterday. It is heavily reliant on your piloting ability. I was running a fun build with the Hound's Tooth (Bossk) and 2 TLT y wings and won easily because he failed to position effectively. Instead of focusing my Y wings, he chose to focus down Bossk which had engine upgrade. I proceeded to lead him on a merry chase and used the Y wings to wrap behind him and take him out. However, I primarily fly interceptors and phantoms and I love the the ships. Your list at the top of this thread is run of the mill for the interceptors and will requrie you to make good decisions regarding Carnor. He is always my primary target when flying against him as he renders alot of essential actions moot.

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Thank you guys.

I shall try removing the Hull Upgrade on Jax and use the 3 points for Autothrusters on Soontir and bump Vader's Lone Wolf up to Predator.

Though Jax's hull upgrade on occasion was making or breaking games.

-- will requrie you to make good decisions regarding Carnor [Jax]

yep.

-- http://geordanr.gith...M.1;62:27:-1:6:

yeah, that list might well be the solution I was looking for. Thanks.

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Thank you guys.

I shall try removing the Hull Upgrade on Jax and use the 3 points for Autothrusters on Soontir and bump Vader's Lone Wolf up to Predator.

Though Jax's hull upgrade on occasion was making or breaking games.

-- will requrie you to make good decisions regarding Carnor [Jax]

yep.

-- http://geordanr.gith...M.1;62:27:-1:6:

yeah, that list might well be the solution I was looking for. Thanks.

What I'm planning, once the TAP comes out, replace Fel with Jax with the same upgrades and add The Grand Inquisitor with PTL, Title and Autothrusters. It should be a fun list to play.