Hotshot Han?

By CBS Ink, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Hey guys,

Let me know what you think of my Han and Poe Hotshot Squad.

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Han Solo - (Original Han Ability) YT-1300 - PS9 (58)

- Predator (3)

- Hotshot Co-Pilot (4)

- Gunner (5)

Poe Dameron - T70 X-Wing (42)

- PTL (3)

- R5-P9 (3)

- Pattern Analyzer (2)

- Black One Title (1)

- Autothrusters or Vectored Thrusters (2)

Total 100

I put this together with the idea of Han (shooting first) using the Hotshot CoPilot/Predator/Gunner combo to take away Focus Tokens from 2 enemies that are targeting him or Poe.

The second/Gunner shot will hopefully land hits. Then Poe Cleans up after.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks

Edited by CBS Ink

I'd be inclined to say that Predator is probably being wasted on Han, unless you'd rather have pinpoint rerolls. But then that really has far too much in common with "odds" for my tastes :P

Otherwise, looks pretty solid. Han can strip tokens, though I don't imagine him being a heavy hitter in this list (unless he double taps something he stripped focus from), so you will probably see people focus firing Poe, possibly leaving you witha more difficult endgame, since Han is bad on defence.

Either way, I think that it looks fun to fly. You should give it a whirl and see what you think.

I'd be inclined to say that Predator is probably being wasted on Han, unless you'd rather have pinpoint rerolls. But then that really has far too much in common with "odds" for my tastes :P

Otherwise, looks pretty solid. Han can strip tokens, though I don't imagine him being a heavy hitter in this list (unless he double taps something he stripped focus from), so you will probably see people focus firing Poe, possibly leaving you witha more difficult endgame, since Han is bad on defence.

Either way, I think that it looks fun to fly. You should give it a whirl and see what you think.

Yea, I chose Predator for the pinpoint rerolls.

I wanted to make the best use of the Gunner/Hotshot Copilot combo.

I thought being able to reroll a 1 die when 1 out of his 3 dice is a hit, is better than rerolling all dice with Hans Ability. Risking the chance to get 2 or 3 hits on the reroll.

On the flip side, If Han happens to roll 3 hits on his initial attack, he can then use his ability to reroll all 3 Dice, betting his chances to miss, triggering Gunner.

I think an important piece to flying this squad is figuring out who the opponent is going after first.

If they choose to go after Han first, then he will need to get into Range 3 more often and Hotshot/Gunner who will fire at him.

If the opponent chooses to go after Poe, then Han will want to get closer and Hotshot/Gunner those who would shoot at Poe.

I kind of like how, with this squad, you can adjust to each opponent you face.

Edited by CBS Ink

Predator is very good on Gunner/HotShot Han. I flew this list (with some variation) a few times over the last few days and having the re-roll of just one hit result on your 1st attack is VERY helpful.

Attention Deficit (98)

Han Solo (62) - YT-1300

Predator (3), Gunner (5), Hotshot Co-pilot (4), Engine Upgrade (4)

Wild Space Fringer (36) - YT-2400

BoShek (2), Smuggling Compartment (0), Feedback Array (2), Anti-Pursuit Lasers (2)

And, just for the record. BoShek is legit!!! Thanks PH!

Is HSCP common where you play? Keep in mind that it hits Poe really hard if your opponent has it.