Thoughts on my Vader/FO list please

By Hulmyst1, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Darth Vader (37 total) - TIE/x1 (0) - Advanced Targeting Computer (5) - Engine Upgrade (4) - Predator (3)

"Omega Ace" (26 total) - Push the Limit (3) - Comm Relay (3)

"Epsilon Leader" (19 total)

"Epsilon Ace" (17 total)

I plan to go to my local gaming shop tomorrow and running this list. I'm planning on keeping the FO's in a not so tight formation for a bit until things get crazy so Epsilon Leader can destress the FO's. Omega Ace works good on his own anyway. Is this list weak? Anything you'd change or are there any strats I should keep in mind? Thanks for reading!

I think the list should do okay. Its a bit light on damage, so you just want to focus on keeping your ships a live until you manage to take out an enemy ship, then hopefully with less pressure on your ships, you'll be able to maintain the ship kill lead...

Sorry, double post.

Edited by Karhedron

Not sure Comm Relay offers much to Omega Ace. With his ability, you will be wanting to Focus + TL as often as possible.

Since you have a point left, maybe put Twin Ion Engine Mk2 on Omega Ace. The extra greens will help to clear stress from PTL away from Epsilon Leader.

Alternatively, drop Comms relay and give Omega Ace and one of the other FOs Autothrusters for a little extra defense.

I like Comm on Omega Ace, as it gives him a little more staying power during the crit dropping round. Not sure engines would be needed either, /FO's have amazing dials. Alas, no boost, so autothrusters is a no go too.

The only real change I would offer could be to swap Predator for Juke on Vader, which would allow you to upgrade the Epsilon pilot to an Omega with Crackshot. That way all 4 ships are a decent threat/priority target.

I personally like juke+comms relay on omega. He keeps his evade most of the time and keeps his tl for defence which makes ptl less necessary.

In general I like the list.

I like Comm on Omega Ace, as it gives him a little more staying power during the crit dropping round. Not sure engines would be needed either, /FO's have amazing dials. Alas, no boost, so autothrusters is a no go too.

The only real change I would offer could be to swap Predator for Juke on Vader, which would allow you to upgrade the Epsilon pilot to an Omega with Crackshot. That way all 4 ships are a decent threat/priority target.

I'd suggest trying it out as is and see how much of a problem it is. This might be a good idea though. And totally agree with Comm Relay on Omega Ace. Without it, he can die too easily. Having said that though, there is a definite argument to put Omega Leader for the same cost in his place (with Juke instead of PTL)

Edited by blade_mercurial