Jousty Pancake: A Decimator's Story

By Democratus, in X-Wing Squad Lists

I've been running this build lately as an experiment to create a list that can take on swarms (the bane of the local tournament scene) while still being strong against other lists.

Oicunn

- Predator

- Rebel Captive

- Agent Kallus

- Moff Jerjerrod

- Anti-Pursuit Lasers

Black Squadron Pilot x3

- Crack Shot

Total: 99 points

Oicunn is there to either ram or block for damage. Moff Jerjerrod can dispose first of Kallus and then himself to avoid pesky crits. The mini swarm is there to enable this list to joust all but the toughest lists head-on.

Still trying to tweak the list in preparation for store champ season. Any input is appreciated.

Swarms are a Decimator's worst enemy, so I'm not sure why you thought that running one specifically to take down swarms would work, especially one without any form of repositioning ability. Jousting a swarm with a Decimator will result in the Decimator evaporating.

The most common swarm in these parts is 6-tie Howlie/BlackCrack.

This list has performed pretty well against that list so far, though I certainly need more testing.

I've traded out half the ties for a Deci with the ability to do damage when ramming or blocking. Trailing the Deci with my ties tends to block k-turn attempts, forcing a bump. It wreaks havoc with Howlie formations.