Competitive B-Wing Builds

By Slavik9000, in X-Wing Squad Lists

I love B-wings. They're big, hard hitting, and they can take a punch. Recently, I played (Biggs + B Wings/Tactician x3). I really liked the formation flying, and it inspired me to look at some other B-wing lists.

Bx4, Z-95 (Saw this list on a battle report online)

BSP x4

Z-95

+) Lots of dice.

+) Lots of health

+) Formation flying the 4 B-wings

-) No upgrades

Bx3 + Biggs, All at PS4

Dagger Squadron (Tractor Beam)

Dagger Squadron (Tractor Beam)

Dagger Squadron

Biggs (Integrated Astromech, R2-D6, Adaptability)

+) Tractor Beam to pull target into closer range

+) Astromech for Biggs

+) Provides cover for b-wings

-) Moves after U-boats

Bx3 + Dantels

BSP (Tractor Beam)

BSP

BSP

Dantels (Deadeye, Plasma Torp, Extra Munitions, Guidance Chips)

+) Can barrel roll in formation

+) Can K-turn in formation

+) Have out of arc shot

-) No Biggs

Bx2 + Biggs + Dantels

BSP

BSP

Dantels (Deadeye, Plasma Torp, Guidance Chips)

Biggs (Integrated Astromech, R2-D6, Adaptability)

+) Cover from Biggs

+) Out of arc shot

-) Can't barrel roll in formation

-) 8 points for 1 plasma shot

I'd appreciate any feedback on how to optimize the best list.