Cannons: 360 firing arc?

By Mackaywarrior, in X-Wing Rules Questions

Do all canons have a 360 firing arc? Like for the B-wing?

Cannons don't have a 360 deg arc. Nothing does. Some ships can shoot at targets outside their printed arcs.

Cannons don't have a 360 deg arc. Nothing does. Some ships can shoot at targets outside their printed arcs.

So ships like the falcon can fire outside their firing arcs, but does that mean they have to launch torps from the printed firing arc?

Yes.

Cannons don't have a 360 deg arc. Nothing does. Some ships can shoot at targets outside their printed arcs.

So ships like the falcon can fire outside their firing arcs, but does that mean they have to launch torps from the printed firing arc?

Technically the Falcon can only fire missiles, not torpedoes, but the theory is still the same.

From page 16:

Secondary weapons are upgrades that feature the “Attack:” header in their card text. They provide additional types of attack other than a ship’s primary weapon.

To use a secondary weapon, the attacker must meet all requirements indicated in the card’s text, and the desired target must be inside the attacker’s firing arc and at the weapon range specified on the card.

The only exception to the firing arc restriction with secondary weapons, is when a card specifically states you can "attack 1 ship (even a ship outside your firing arc)", which is the usual phrase used on most turret upgrades.

Cannonry does not ignore firing arcs, unless the Outrider title is also equipped.
Turrets do, unless the BTL-A4 title is also equipped.

This can be confusing for many beginners, as some turrets also refer to themselves as cannon. (e.g. Ion Cannon Turret).

Nothing has a 360 firing arc. They have a firing arc of the normal sort, and have weapons that can shoot outside it.

This is important even when that ship is carrying neither ordnance or cannon, as Backstabber, Autothrusters, Outmaneuver, et c. all care about the firing arc.

Some ships have multiple firing arcs. These all effect Backstabber and friends, while still acting to expand your firing zone.

The Ghost has multiple firing arcs and the ability to equip a Turret. However, one of the multiple arcs specifies multiple stipulations before it can be used, and uses different terminology, so there is some debate as to whether the printed arc in question counts as a printed arc.

Edited by DraconPyrothayan

Don't worry OP you're far from the first confused by this.

You guys are a great help. Thank you.

One last question on the matter. When using the Falcon, I still get the range bonuses when using my primary weapon even if it is outside my firing arc?

Yes. Range bonuses apply.

You guys are a great help. Thank you.

One last question on the matter. When using the Falcon, I still get the range bonuses when using my primary weapon even if it is outside my firing arc?

Yes but be sure to check new FAQ about determining ranges with turreted weapons, cause rules for that just became MUCH MORE confusing.

You guys are a great help. Thank you.

One last question on the matter. When using the Falcon, I still get the range bonuses when using my primary weapon even if it is outside my firing arc?

Yes but be sure to check new FAQ about determining ranges with turreted weapons, cause rules for that just became MUCH MORE confusing.

Only if you have something that depends on being "in arc" and at/within/beyond Range X at the same time.

You guys are a great help. Thank you.

One last question on the matter. When using the Falcon, I still get the range bonuses when using my primary weapon even if it is outside my firing arc?

Yes but be sure to check new FAQ about determining ranges with turreted weapons, cause rules for that just became MUCH MORE confusing.

Only if you have something that depends on being "in arc" and at/within/beyond Range X at the same time.

Autothrusters are still pretty common ;)

Edited by Vitalis

Although Autothrusters has changed a little, the measurement for firing with a turret weapon hasn't changed at all. It's always been closest distance for an attack.