Vader Tie Swarm

By heychadwick, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Very nice idea! My only concern is that Vader has a massive bullseye painted on him, and even if you go Focus+Evade each turn, this may turn out pretty ugly for him.

You could also use Omega Leader + Juke + Comm Relay (26) as a cheap backup ace for Vader excelling in the late game so that you don't automatically lose if/when he's focus-fired down, and still have enough points left over for three Academy Pilots.

So tossing this into the ring.

"Quickdraw" — TIE/sf Fighter 29

Swarm Leader 3

Fire-Control System 2

Pattern Analyzer 2

Lightweight Frame 2

Special Ops Training 0

Ship Total: 38

"Wampa" — TIE Fighter 14

4x Academy TIE's.

Multiple shots and multiple times to tap those evades.

Very nice idea! My only concern is that Vader has a massive bullseye painted on him, and even if you go Focus+Evade each turn, this may turn out pretty ugly for him.

I agree that Vader does have a bulls eye and that's why I did include Engine Upgrade, I think the idea is to avoid arcs when you can, even if it means you can adjust dice (or possibly even shoot).

Tried the list, it was fine I suppose, but not something I'd probably play often

I get that. It just more reminds me of the list I played back in Wave 1 and I love it for that reason.