rebel four ship? Is it legit?

By Shanckapotamus, in X-Wing Squad Lists

I don't have many expansions, but I've had fun with 4 ship builds. Here is what I've been playing recently,

Prototype Pilot (15) - A-Wing

Chardaan Refit (-2)

Biggs Darklighter (29) - X-Wing

R2-D2 (4)

Poe Dameron (32) - T-70 X-Wing

Veteran Instincts (1)

Gold Squadron Pilot (24) - Y-Wing

Ion Cannon Turret (5), R2 Astromech (1)

Is this legit for a tournament?

Put R2-D2 on Poe (along with integrated astromech). You can't stop Biggs from dying, so there's no point in spending more points on him. The only worthwhile addition for him is a cheap droid (1 pt) so you can also put integrated astro on him.

You haven't got a lot of damage, but if you can block something with your a-wing, then ionize it with your y-wing, you might at least be able to keep some pressure off Biggs/Poe (and maybe they can do some damage)

The best droid for Biggs (if you have the Rebel Transport) is R4-D6. If the enemy hits you for 3 uncanceled hits or more, you can cancel up to two for stress. It can allow him to survive that 1 turn longer. Slap in integrated Astro and he's even more annoying.

I would also move R2-D2 to Poe. Consider dropping the Awing to a z95, use the extra points for autothrusters on Poe and a TLT on the Ywing.

Edited by chrisrivers

you can cancel up to two for stress

You can only cancel one at 3 via the droid, as I'm sure you know.

Its just that many make the mistake of thinking it cancels 2/3. :)

And yes, Biggs with that droid, Integrated AND a regen wingmate with Draw Their Fire is a pita.

Yeah.. Its early. I meant you can cancel up to two hits if 4 get rolled against you.