Why Inquisitor over Soontir?

By Rolotamasi, in X-Wing

16 minutes ago, ObiWonka said:

It does? I suppose you could run it without the Title on Fenn, but I don't know if I've ever seen it that way, let alone "often".

I thought it was 100 typically as well. But the double PS 10 is a good idea regardless. Would VI Inq be awful due to no PTL?

17 minutes ago, ObiWonka said:

It does? I suppose you could run it without the Title on Fenn, but I don't know if I've ever seen it that way, let alone "often".

I don't think I've ever seen it run with a bid, the title on Fenn is the only component you could plausibly leave out for a point and you'd be DAFT to.

It's one reason why I wonder whether 99-point parattani-like things are the way to beat Parattani. Fenn and Manaroo both want to move after their counterparts, and the bid gets you there. But you need a suitable replacement for Assaj.

3 hours ago, ObiWonka said:

It does? I suppose you could run it without the Title on Fenn, but I don't know if I've ever seen it that way, let alone "often".

It doesn't in my experience, because it doesn't really need it.

YMMV.

This might be a silly question how does the inquisitor deny green dice ?

Thanks

14 minutes ago, teeg123456 said:

This might be a silly question how does the inquisitor deny green dice ?

Thanks

By shooting at Range 3. His ability states he is always at range 1 so they don't get the bonus green die for range.

10 minutes ago, teeg123456 said:

This might be a silly question how does the inquisitor deny green dice ?

Thanks

His attacks are always treated as range 1 so the bonus die from range 3 is not given to the defender.

I personally like backdraft a whole lot actually for the companion slot. My RAC build is only 63 points though, no title and rebel captive instead of Kylo.

The 37 point backdraft I run is: predator, sensor jammer, lightweight frame, primed thrusters, title

Offense is approximately that of predator Vader, 2 arcs for coverage, defense is approximately 3 agility paired with 6 health and a sensor jammer which loves RAC carrying hot shot copilot. Backdraft is also more stress and slicer tool resilient than Soontir or the inquisitor which is a big draw to me.

3 hours ago, thespaceinvader said:

It's one reason why I wonder whether 99-point parattani-like things are the way to beat Parattani. Fenn and Manaroo both want to move after their counterparts, and the bid gets you there. But you need a suitable replacement for Assaj.

Does Manaroo actually want to move after Manaroo in the mirror match? It seems like getting Manaroo blocked forces Assaj or Fenn to take the focus action that round. Both of those ships usually have an action that they'd rather be taking most of the time.

4 minutes ago, nigeltastic said:

I personally like backdraft a whole lot actually for the companion slot.

That is one good thing about Imperials. They have many viable 33-37 options. Most tourney-worthy. I think this really helps the choice be a "playstyle preference" since there are so many good pilots. Just for my OCD I'd love to have a difinitive "best choice" but I don't think one exists.

My problem with the Inquisitor is that he doesn't have the dial to stay at range three ( assuming PTL) so while he gets a turn or two of sniping, after that he's a fireball.

Ohh I never even though if it that way thanks very much for that info