Hello. I have been in a few Tournaments now. I have been slowly changing my builds as I start experiencing new metas. Before I started, I havent played for about a year or two (due to lack of players in my area). I am doing well for being rusty I think. I made it to the 3rd to last round on the first Tournament.

With that said, I am getting two varying opinions from my opponent and T/O. My Opponent wants me to do Auto Thrusters but, I move so fast, that I only ever used em twice in a single match on the first Tournament. 1 time for the one after. So I am thinking I may not have much of a use for it. It is my 3rd or 4th Tournament at this point so who knows. Regardless here is my latest planned builds:

Build 1

T-70 Poe Dameron: Push the Limit, R5-P9

T-70 Blue Squadron Novice

E-Wing Etahn A'baht: Push the Limit, R2-D2

My logic with this build was due to me running in to large ship builds, or high hit point ships (B-Wing or Y-Wing). I have had a lot of success with Poe. I figured with guaranteed Critical Hits, this could help me over come the Large Ships by knocking out an engine, turret, or even get a Direct Hit. I know building for Critical Hits is bad which is why I didn't go any further than Etahn.

Build 2

T-70 Poe Dameron: Push the Limit, R5-P9, Auto Thrusters

T-70 Red Squadron Veteran: Push the Limit, R2-D2, Auto Thrusters

T-70 Blue Squadron Novice: BB-8, Integrated Astromech

I can take the Auto Thrusters off of the Red Squadron, and upgrade the Blue Squadron to the R7-T1, R5-D8, R4-D6 or R5-K6.

Build 2 was designed to take the advice seriously. I fly X-Wing's the best. In the old days I ran a 4 X-Wing build with Biggs for Tournaments. E-Wing's are similar in Dials so I am ok with the above build. This build is just for the Auto Thrusters and a potential Arc Dodger using BB-8.

FYI I only have one Integrated Astromech Card available. I have only ran in to 1 Stress Hog and I was able to beat it easy (due to my X-Wing's being in a good position).

How did I do? Are these builds good for the Tournament? If so which one should I stick with (for now)?

Thanks for any responses and or help

i like your idea. I made some changes, cause i prefer Corran rather than Etahn:

Build 1

Poe + R5P9

Corran Horn + R2D2 + FCS

Blue Novice

I still run three t65 X-wings. But if you really like the T70 I suggest the following:

Poe Dameron

Lone Wolf

R5-P9

Autothrusters

Red Squadron Veteran

Predator

Autothrusters

Red Squadron Veteran

Predator

Autothrusters

Predator means you can usually afford to focus every turn and are less likely to spend it attacking, if you can stay at range three the Autothrusters with a focus are usually enough to get you through.

i like your idea. I made some changes, cause i prefer Corran rather than Etahn:

Build 1

Poe + R5P9

Corran Horn + R2D2 + FCS

Blue Novice

I saw the first list and instantly thought of this list but you beat me to it.

Sorry for a delayed response. I have had the cold for the last few days. My days have been spent going to an event, and going home to sleep. I haven't been active beyond that.

The issue with Poe not having Push the Limit is that he can't Target Lock and Focus in the same turn. Given how bad luck can be sometimes, it's best to have re-rolls readily available on more than one ship.

Predator is a decent one but, it's only one attack dice the vast majority of the time. If you get all blanks in a Tournament, you could very well lose early on. I learned that lesson the hard way. I was using Predator until I realized, even Predator can roll blanks and screw me over.

Lone Wolf is interesting however, most small ships stay in formation. Large Ships are the best for something like that. Something like Dash Rendar with a Heavy Laser Cannon, would be perfect for that.

I don't mind trying the FCS idea on an E-Wing. It would require more prep work. Given my current skill level, I may not be able to pull that off. In time I think I can.

Thank you for the ideas