Rex Shoots First!

By Nariam, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Hi everyone,

I think the points align beautifully for this Wave 10 Rebel Synergy / jousting build:

Captain Rex (14)

Roark Garnet (19)
Twin Laser Turret (6)
Recon Specialist (3)

Biggs Darklighter (25)
R2-D6 (1)
A Score to Settle (0)

Braylen Stramm (25)
Gunner (5)
R3-A2 (2)

Total: 100

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I thought about R2-D2 on Biggs (ditching the RecSpec), which may be worth it if Biggs survives 2 rounds thanks to Rex' first-shooting protection. But with nowadays' accuracy that’s probably not realistic?

I don't think R4-D6 is great on Biggs after the Attack Die reduction on the opponents' most dangerous ship, but I may be wrong.

Thoughts? :)

Cheers,
Nariam

i wouldn't expect this list to do too well, B-Wings are know for being the rebel's best jouster, and even they are up compared to the other factions jousters, Ie. the TIE/D, Protectorate and Dengar, i feel this list does not have the firepower or survivability required for jousting, even with suppressive fire Fenn Rau can deal 4 damage to bigg's face in one turn, it seems that this list is all synergy and no bite which isn't good enough for jousting

Roark and Rex make a cute trick together, but for the cost you're paying, can't you get Kanan to do the same job and have more offense, too?

Braylen Stramm (25)
Tactician (2)
R3-A2 (2)
Alliance Overhaul (0)
Biggs Darklighter (25)
R4-D6 (1)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Kanan Jarrus (38)
Fire-Control System (2)
Autoblaster Turret (2)
"Chopper" (0)
Recon Specialist (3)
Total: 100
Edited by CBMarkham

Thanks for your feedback, guys!

That Kanan list is probably indeed better against most lists, only low agility targets may take more damage from the recspec TLT and rex' shot than from the ghost.

I just don't like flying the ghost :-/ and hoped that Rex (an incredible bargain for 14 points!) might warrant bringing back Roark in the HWK.

At first glance, I thought that Rex is so cost-effective that he may be a must have for many wave 10 rebel lists.

Looking at it again, he may just be a better substitute for your Z-95 or A-Wing Fillers, but not worth it to build your list around?

What do you think?

def better than a z-95, depends on who's flying the A-wing