I am building a list for a local tournament with Rey in it, but I am torn between running Poe (PS 9) or Corran. Rey has VI, Finn, Kannan and Sloop title, Poe has Predator, R2-D2, ATs, Pattern Analyzer and Black One while Corran has VI, FCS and R2-D2. With Corran in, I am left with 3 points so I could give Corran PTL and/or Adv Sensors or I could give Rey an Illicit, most likely Feedback Array.

Both small ships have regen and Corran can hit really hard, while Poe has a bit more survivability because of the Autothrusters. So what would you take, and why?

Between pilot ability, regen, Autothrusters and Black One title, Poe has more than "a bit" more survivability than Corran, especially if you swap Predator for Lone Wolf (which frees another point.) Inertial Dampeners can help Rey keep targets in arc.

I've been testing the same thing. trying to find the best match to fly with Rey between Corran and Poe. So far I'm 50/50 but its a matter of adapting Corran to the current meta with BMST and Wampa both being well represented. Corran dont like them.

I've even gone so far as adding Miranda to the list of possible fighters to pair with Rey.

Rey - VI, EU, Kannan, Finn, Sloop

Poe 9 - adaptabilty, R5P9, Vectored Thrusters, Black One, Pattern Analyser

vs

Rey - VI, EU, Kannan, Finn, Sloop

Horn - Lone Wolf, R2, Hull

Not at all your standard Horn... but let me explain my logic. Horn is going to be flanking so he should get Lone Wolf on the initial pass and when he swoops around. Having the dial opened up by R2 gives him more options for getting back into the fight after using a K turn. Hull upgrade because Wampa is an a**hole. The other option is ditch LW and go Adaptabilty and FCS to get that extra target lock punch. I've tried both, I've liked the LW better for the defense bonus right now.

honestly I don't think Horn is best paired with Rey. I think Miranda or Poe would be much more dangerous with the points left over from what is being considered the ideal Rey builds. Poe is more maneuverable, PS10, can afford Regen and still be able to dart around.

The death of U-Boats will probably see more TLTs in the meta so I think Poe with Auto-thrusters will get a definite edge for survivability. If running Rey at PS10, I would probably run PS8 Poe to get extra points to spend on upgrades.

42 Poe (31), PTL (3), R5-P9 (3), Autothrusters (2), Pattern Analyzer (2), Black one (1)

Pattern Analyser allows Poe to PTL and still avoid stress on Greens (important if BMSTs are in play). It allows him to Focus and still Boost or TL is necessary which in turns means he can still take advantage of Black One. Autothrusters are a great upgrade and any ship with Boost needs a good reason to be taking anything else in the Modification slot.

As a partner for Rey, I've found Poe to be incapable of closing a game in too many cases, and having regen or movement shenanigans on him makes Rey too obvious a first target. As for Corran I have wanted to try him out instead, but have yet to get round to doing so. I would likely use the more common VI, R2-D2, FCS build though, since I've never flown Corran before...

I have, however, had a fair bit of success with Rey+Miranda.

Miranda is definitely a very strong contender in low 40s bracket. PTL Nora Wexley is very good as well, something like this perhaps.

38 Norra Wexley (29), R2-D2 (4), PTL (3), Tail Gunner (2), Alliance Overhaul (0)

You have a couple of points to spare in that build so Vectored Thrusters are definitely worth considering as they allow her to make even better use of her rear arc.

Miranda is definitely a very strong contender in low 40s bracket. PTL Nora Wexley is very good as well, something like this perhaps.

38 Norra Wexley (29), R2-D2 (4), PTL (3), Tail Gunner (2), Alliance Overhaul (0)

You have a couple of points to spare in that build so Vectored Thrusters are definitely worth considering as they allow her to make even better use of her rear arc.

I second the Idea of this Nora Wexley build. and It still leaves you enough points to buff Rey a little bit with engine upgrade or my personal favorite countermeasures + glitterstim

I won a local store tourney with Poe and Rey this past weekend and overall have been doing well with:

Poe9: PTL, B1, AT, R5P9, PA: 44 pts

Rey: Kanan, Finn, Sloop falcon, VI: 55 pts

99 points

In the tourney played against

1. Phantom and Deci

2. Fenn, VI teroch, and manaroo

3. Dash and norra

The bid helps against a lot of those PS 9s in the meta (looking at you dengar, Fenn rau, Whisper, and VI Teroch). Using Kanan with PA on Poe doing white maneuvers really opens up his dial. If you dont want the bid, can either upgrade to R2D2 or take Inertial dampeners/burnout slam

Also interested in trying a tricked out ghost with this version of Poe...

Just catching up on this thread.

Along this line of thinking I've been looking at this list with Rey and Corran. The new Expertise EPT with Rey has been well worth it in play-testing!

Rey (55): Millenium Falcon (HotR), Expertise, Finn

Corran (45): Experitse, FCS, R2D2

Thoughts?

The HOTR falcon title without kanan might be a problem for expertise, since for expertise to work, you cant be stressed

I have been playing several games with Rey and expertise giving me good results, is accompanied by Poe.