the never ending search for Rey's wingmate

By Wiredin, in X-Wing Squad Lists

I'm gonna play rebels now!

54 Rey

  • Adaptability,
  • Finn,
  • Kannan Jarrus,
  • New Title.

45 Poe9

  • PTL,
  • Weapon Guidance, (vs Other)
  • R2-D2,
  • Black One,
  • Vectored Thrusters (vs AT).

PS:
How did u make this?

Reybacca

Haven't tried it yet, but the hope is that Chewy can keep Rey alive just a little bit longer. Maybe?

Rey (54 points)
YT-1300 (45)
talent.png Adaptability (0)
crew.png Kanan Jarrus (3)
crew.png Finn (5)
title.png Millennium Falcon (Segnor's Loop Version) (1)
Chewbacca (46 points)
YT-1300 (42)
talent.png Draw Their Fire (1)
crew.png "Chopper" (0)
crew.png C-3PO (3)

Edited by Cosmopolitanchykowianechka

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I've been running this and it's been doing well. On a couple match-ups, it hurts not having VI but having the option to take that barrel roll helps every game.

"Snap" Wexley — T-70 X-Wing 28

Veteran Instincts1

R2-D24

Pattern Analyzer2

Autothrusters2

Black One1

Ship Total: 38

Rey — YT-1300 45

Expert Handling2

Finn5

Kanan Jarrus3

Engine Upgrade4

Millennium Falcon (TFA)1

Ship Total: 60

Total: 98

so here is my build to for a list with Rey, I am mainly and Imperial player but as I picked up HOTR today as I thought I will give a bit more love for the other factions I will be testing in one Monday as that is my next game club night but it looks fun and it's be a while since I flew a Falcon

Rey (45)

Snap Shot (2)

Finn (5)

Recon Specialist (3)

Millennium Falcon (HOTR) (1)

Smuggling Compartment (0)

Inertial Dampeners (1)

Anti-Pursuit Lasers (2)

Poe Dameron (ps9) (33)

Snap Shot (2)

BB-8 (2)

Weapons Guidance (2)

Black One (1)

Integrated Astromech (0)

So Rey is 59 points total and Poe is 40 points total which makes a total of 99 Points for initiative bid

thoughts and opinions would be useful and welcome also I know there are better EPTs than Snap Shot but I want to try it also I will fly my list as is for it's first outing before I even consider any changes also bear in mind that at the moment it is a kind of fluff list with Poe, BB-8, Finn and Rey

I've been flying with Kanan a lot but after seeing Rec spec in action on the Ghost, I'm wondering if he gets that crew spot in my next outing.

Rey and Poe.. I wish I knew how to quit you!!

I think Rec Spec is always a viable crew option mainly if your going for a focus build the main places I use it often are Whisper, Jan Ors, Kyle Katan and Miranda, the HRKs and K-Wing usually have a Blaster turret so I do find that Rec Spec is worth it's points

Well... if you wanted to go reckless aggression to terrorize somebody in a casual match... Jan Ors.

Tournament though, I'm liking some of the above mentioned. Miranda is always a good anchor.

So I've thought of a interesting way to keep ships in Rey's firing arc use Hera Syndulla (crew) and Stay on Target as Hera lets you do red maneuvers while stressed and with Finn and Rey's ability you still have a good chance to hit even without actions

Sounds fun but I found even 5 dice without mods can be meh.

Well... if you wanted to go reckless aggression to terrorize somebody in a casual match... Jan Ors.

Tournament though, I'm liking some of the above mentioned. Miranda is always a good anchor.

I've posted this before, elsewhere...

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In a game against Palp Defenders, I was able to inflict 7 damage on the Lambda in the first round of combat.

I think Jan Ors is where it's at. I call this build The Sledgehammer.

Edited by stonestokes

You can do those 2 actions and still end up with no stress on a White move if Kanan is not helping Rey on that particular turn.

Having said that, I do agree that Predator can be useful as it works even if you get blocked or stressed. However for me, I think the combo of Pattern Analyser and Kanan tips the balance in favour of PTL.

I don't see why PA goes with PTL. And I don't understand how can you make a white move and 2 actions (with PTL) and end without stress.

Explain me, please.

>Reveal a green

>Execute >> Delay check stress with PA

>Action

>PtL Action

>PtL Stress

>>Check stress from maneuver

>Was green so remove stress

That is PtL+PA no stress. As for Kanan+PtL+PA look below.

FAQ states that Kanan's ability happens after the clean up sub step of the activation phase, which is after the check pilot stress step.

Pattern Analyzer moves the check pilot stress step after the perform action step.

So Kanan's ability doesn't apparently work with PA. But that isn't to say he might not be useful to the wingman.

If the previous turn Poe had pulled a red Kturn or T-roll, Poe's dial options are are a lot better if he winds up at range 1-2 of Rey/Kanan.

Well if Kanan ability works after check stress he WILL work with PtL+PA combo.

>start unstressed

>Reveal white

>Execute >>delay check stress and Kanan in consequence

>2 PtL actions and PtL stress

>>Delayed check stress > nothing

>Kanan removes stress.

ps. Fun fact about debris and PA, as debris is resolved after check pilots stress:

>Reveal green

>Execute maneuver >> Delay check stress and debris resolution

>Action

>Ptl Action

>Ptl stress

>> Check pilot stress = remove PtL stress

>Resolve debris = get debris stress

That were 2 actions on the debris with just one stress. Have fun.

OOOhh!!! PTL + PA is Gorgeus!!! :D

By the way. I'm not agree with Kanan and PA. The only step that PA moves is "check pilot stress", the rest of steps still in the same order.

OOOhh!!! PTL + PA is Gorgeus!!! :D

By the way. I'm not agree with Kanan and PA. The only step that PA moves is "check pilot stress", the rest of steps still in the same order.

>Execute >>delay check stress and Kanan in consequence

>Execute >>delay check stress and Kanan in consequence

>2 PtL actions and PtL stress

>>Delayed check stress > nothing

>Kanan removes stress.

Sadly, I just don't think theres anything in the rules to support that. PA lets you move the check stress step until after the perform action step - the clear up step (i.e Kanan) still happens before perform action.

Yea i stand corrected - never bothered to exacly check when Kanan triggers ;)

Some great new options with the U-Wing expansion... I see Casian Andor/inspired rookie as a great match up with a Kanan/Finn/Rage combo on Rey.

Could very well be a Dengaroo Rebels version...

Edited by Wiredin
Rey (45)

Rage (1)

Kyle Katarn (3)

Finn (5)

Engine Upgrade (4)

Millennium Falcon (TFA) (1)


Cassian Andor (27)

Snap Shot (2)

Fire-Control System (2)

Inspiring Recruit (1)

Jyn Erso (2)

Engine Upgrade (4)

Pivot Wing (0)


Total: 97





Or swap Ezra with Kyle.... depending on what you like.


This is how it works in my head...


Rey is double stressed at end of combat

Cassian lifts stress, Rookie takes another stress

Cassian does maneuver and sets up for a snap shot.

Jyn Orso assigns at least 1 focus to Rey, maybe even giving Cassian one too.

Rey sloops, Kanan lifts stress, gives Rey a Focus

Rey activates Rage

Rey shoots, has focus/rage/Finn for rerolls and damage output

Rey gets shot, still has a focus for defense.

repeat.

Rey (45)
Rage (1)
Kyle Katarn (3)
Finn (5)
Engine Upgrade (4)
Millennium Falcon (TFA) (1)
Cassian Andor (27)
Snap Shot (2)
Fire-Control System (2)
Inspiring Recruit (1)
Jyn Erso (2)
Engine Upgrade (4)
Pivot Wing (0)
Total: 97
Or swap Ezra with Kyle.... depending on what you like.
This is how it works in my head...
Rey is double stressed at end of combat
Cassian lifts stress, Rookie takes another stress
Cassian does maneuver and sets up for a snap shot.
Jyn Orso assigns at least 1 focus to Rey, maybe even giving Cassian one too.
Rey sloops, Kanan lifts stress, gives Rey a Focus
Rey activates Rage
Rey shoots, has focus/rage/Finn for rerolls and damage output
Rey gets shot, still has a focus for defense.
repeat.

Rebel version of Dengaroo huh? I like it :)

Just one flaw - Cassian need to be range 1-2 from rey that makes him more vunerable.

And when he dies Rey IMO becomes weaker than lone Dengar. But still like it :) in fact she does not: Rage for one turn > green > Kyle gives her eye > repeat > rage.

I like it even more.

P.S. No jyn here if you want Kanan ;)

Edited by Vitalis

I'm gonna test this one this afternoon:

99 points

55 points
Rey
talent.pngVeteran Instincts (1)
crew.pngFinn (5)
crew.pngKanan Jarrus (3)
title.pngMillennium Falcon (Segnor's Loop Version) (1)
44 points
Poe Dameron (PS9 Version)
title.pngBlack One (1)
astromech.pngR5-P9 (3)
tech.pngPattern Analyzer (2)
talent.pngPush the Limit (3)
modification.pngAutothrusters (2)

I'm thinking of changing AT on Poe for VT for a better positioning...

I've also tried TLT/Recon Specialist/Advanced SLAM Miranda (and adding EU to Rey) with good results.

Definitely, I've had a lot of struggles finding a good wingmate for Rey.

PS: I'll post ASAP with the Rey/Poe list result.

EDIT: Format modifications.

Edited by kokerin0

Kokerin0 that list is near identical to what I've been flying, only I've been using R2-D2 instead of R5-P9 on Poe and Adaptabilty instead of VI on Rey. I'm really interested to see how it worked for you. Also VT instead of AT on Poe is something I've wanted to try but haven't yet.

99 points

55 points
Rey
talent.pngVeteran Instincts (1)
crew.pngFinn (5)
crew.pngKanan Jarrus (3)
title.pngMillennium Falcon (Segnor's Loop Version) (1)
44 points
Poe Dameron (PS9 Version)
title.pngBlack One (1)
astromech.pngR5-P9 (3)
tech.pngPattern Analyzer (2)
talent.pngPush the Limit (3)
modification.pngAutothrusters (2)

Okay, I've already played it (against 3X and 3TieDefenders with TIE/x7). It worked fine but the only problem was Rey's survability. No EU = more predictable moves.

I won 2/2 games but I lost Rey to 3X with some bad moves, still a good list. Against the Tie Ds, the problem was their perma Evade, it was a hell to hit 'em and their K-Turns made me have a bad time, I had to use Rey's 360º to fire instead of trying to get 'em inside the main firing arc because of their K-Turns and predictions.

I'm 99% sure I'll change AT on Poe for VT, people uses to focus Rey instead of Poe, so I prefer a good positioning for getting range 1 focus/TL shots with him and also more chances to remove enemy TLs.

I'll probably play the same list but Rey with Adaptation (+1) and Poe with R2-D2+VT instead of R5-P9+AT.

Edited by kokerin0

Rey (45)
Rage (1)
Kyle Katarn (3)
Finn (5)
Engine Upgrade (4)
Millennium Falcon (TFA) (1)
Cassian Andor (27)
Snap Shot (2)
Fire-Control System (2)
Inspiring Recruit (1)
Jyn Erso (2)
Engine Upgrade (4)
Pivot Wing (0)
Total: 97
Or swap Ezra with Kyle.... depending on what you like.
This is how it works in my head...
Rey is double stressed at end of combat
Cassian lifts stress, Rookie takes another stress
Cassian does maneuver and sets up for a snap shot.
Jyn Orso assigns at least 1 focus to Rey, maybe even giving Cassian one too.
Rey sloops, Kanan lifts stress, gives Rey a Focus
Rey activates Rage
Rey shoots, has focus/rage/Finn for rerolls and damage output
Rey gets shot, still has a focus for defense.
repeat.

Rebel version of Dengaroo huh? I like it :)

Just one flaw - Cassian need to be range 1-2 from rey that makes him more vunerable.

And when he dies Rey IMO becomes weaker than lone Dengar. But still like it :) in fact she does not: Rage for one turn > green > Kyle gives her eye > repeat > rage.

I like it even more.

P.S. No jyn here if you want Kanan ;)

yes my bad, no kanan. I not sure if Jyn is needed at all so I'd stick with Kanan.

I need a U-Wing ASAP... because I think this could be my goto build for Regionals...

Edited by Wiredin

Rey (45)
Rage (1)
Kyle Katarn (3)
Finn (5)
Engine Upgrade (4)
Millennium Falcon (TFA) (1)
Cassian Andor (27)
Snap Shot (2)
Fire-Control System (2)
Inspiring Recruit (1)
Jyn Erso (2)
Engine Upgrade (4)
Pivot Wing (0)
Total: 97
Or swap Ezra with Kyle.... depending on what you like.
This is how it works in my head...
Rey is double stressed at end of combat
Cassian lifts stress, Rookie takes another stress
Cassian does maneuver and sets up for a snap shot.
Jyn Orso assigns at least 1 focus to Rey, maybe even giving Cassian one too.
Rey sloops, Kanan lifts stress, gives Rey a Focus
Rey activates Rage
Rey shoots, has focus/rage/Finn for rerolls and damage output
Rey gets shot, still has a focus for defense.
repeat.

Rebel version of Dengaroo huh? I like it :)

Just one flaw - Cassian need to be range 1-2 from rey that makes him more vunerable.

And when he dies Rey IMO becomes weaker than lone Dengar. But still like it :) in fact she does not: Rage for one turn > green > Kyle gives her eye > repeat > rage.

I like it even more.

P.S. No jyn here if you want Kanan ;)

yes my bad, no kanan. I not sure if Jyn is needed at all so I'd stick with Kanan.

I need a U-Wing ASAP... because I think this could be my goto build for Regionals...

Same here for now im in love with this build.

As for Kanan vs Jyn. I would stick with Jyn - Cassian wont need Kanan too much and once he goes down (and he will goe down first for sure) Rey won't have Kanan anyway- and while Cassian is alive you don't need him.

Only real option is swapping Kyle for Kanan - but that goes away from this Reycasiaroo more towards end game solo Rey. We will have to test it out to see how much of an alpha this build can pull off.

https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/235927-kanan-crew-and-kyle-crew/ <= So we can take and stick this list to where sun does not shine....

Edited by Vitalis

The Kanan/Kyle/IR hand off isn't the only problem with the build. It's a very inefficient and ineffective use of points/actions on Rey.

After thinking about it last night and play testing it in my brain...Rey just doesn't work with Rage. VI is probably the best EPT for her overall... think about how many total dice you can reroll vs how many you need to reroll or have rolled.

Finn + Range 1 gives you 5 dice in arc. Rage/Rey give you combined 5 dice to reroll, but each die can only be rerolled once.

Yes it combines "Han"s ability for some shenanigans but it limits your re-positioning angles with Sloop/Engine which Rey wants.

I still think Cassian Andor can be a very effective wingman for Rey, but the build needs to be tweaked heavily.

I still think Cassian Andor can be a very effective wingman for Rey, but the build needs to be tweaked heavily.

Cassian with Jyn and Jan as crew seems promising on paper. You can ensure Rey gets Focus tokens for both attack and defense. If Jyn happens to be in a position to generate lots of Focus tokens, Jan can turn one of them into an Evade to help keep the Falcon alive even longer.

This is almost like Dengaroo where one ship deals the majority of the damage while the other keeps it fed with tokens. Downside is that unlike Manaroo, Jyn only works at Range 1-2 which then exposes the U-wing to more retaliation. Still, the U-wing is almost as durable as a JumpMaster, has more red dice and at least if people are shooting at it, they are not shooting at Rey. Also, the death of the U-wing would not crippled Rey the way Dengar is crippled if Manaroo is taken down.