Poe and Dutch, with A-wing blockers

By killakan, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Poe Dameron

  • R2-D2
  • Hull Upgrade

"Dutch" Vander

  • (x2) Proton Torpedoes
  • Ion Cannon Turret
  • Targeting Astromech
  • Munitions Failsafe

(x2) Prototype Pilot

  • Charaan Refit

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The plan is to use the A-wings as blockers and cannon fodder while Poe flanks and Dutch punches hard. What do I do to improve?

Edited by killakan

I guess no one can help me then. I thought that X-Wing players had a sense of camaraderie?

If you have Extra munitions it would be a great replacement for the second Proton, then you can upgrade from Hull upgrade to Shield upgrade on Poe, that would sync better with R2-D2.

Between the ion turret and protons that Y-wing is gonna be spoilt for choice for what to do each round, I bet the Ion cannon OR torpedo points would be better spent on an Elite talent for Poe, predator together with Fire control system would mean that a focused Poe practically never misses

How do you get Fire control system on to Poe?

So the A-Wings are the close escort for the Y-Wing, and Poe does a fighter sweep? I like it. I've come up with a similar idea for a build I'm calling 'The Imperial Strike Package'.

Poe Dameron

  • R2-D2
  • Hull Upgrade
"Dutch" Vander

  • (x2) Proton Torpedoes
  • Ion Cannon Turret
  • Targeting Astromech
  • Munitions Failsafe
(x2) Prototype Pilot

  • Charaan Refit
Yet Another X-Wing Miniatures Squad Builder

The plan is to use the A-wings as blockers and cannon fodder while Poe flanks and Dutch punches hard. What do I do to improve?

Poe + R2-D2 + Vet. Instincts + Autothrusters (38)

Dutch + Twin Laser Turret + Targeting Astro. (31)

Prototype A-wings (chardaan) x2 (30)

Total = 99 points

Edited by jblum23

Thats funny.... I just flew this yesterday and it worked very well.

Dutch and A wing Homies (99) '

"Dutch" Vander — Y-Wing 23 Twin Laser Turret 6 R3-A2 2 BTL-A4 Y-Wing 0 Ship Total: 31

Jake Farrell — A-Wing 24 Veteran Instincts 1 Proton Rockets 3 Push the Limit 3 Autothrusters 2 A-Wing Test Pilot 0 Ship Total: 33

Tycho Celchu — A-Wing 26 Veteran Instincts 1 Proton Rockets 3 Push the Limit 3 Autothrusters 2 A-Wing Test Pilot 0 Ship Total: 35

Edited by CynisKaden

Killakan, I would make these changes to your list:

Poe Dameron (37)
T-70 X-Wing (31), R5-P9 (3), Veteran Instincts (1), Autothrusters (2)

“Dutch” Vander (30)
Y-Wing (23), Targeting Astromech (2), Ion Cannon Turret (5)

Prototype Pilot (15) x 2
A-Wing (17), Chardaan Refit (-2)

That's 97 points, so you could upgrade some if you want to.

The advantage here is that Poe's ability synergizes very well with that droid.

If you really want Proton Torpedoes, don't take them x 2 - take only one and then Extra Munitions, that'll save you 2 points and give you the exact same result.

Enjoy, sorry it took a while before you got any replies!

Edited by oxymandias

I guess no one can help me then. I thought that X-Wing players had a sense of camaraderie?

Guess you'll go eat worms?