Norra and Friends

By DarkDragon164, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Hey, all. I've come up with two different lists centered around Norra Wexley, and I was curious which you think is better. Also, advice on further changes is appreciated.

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Norra Wexley (29)
-R5-K6 (2)
-Tail Gunner (2)
-Alliance Overhaul (0)
Total: 33

Ello Asty (30)
-Expertise (4)
-BB-8 (2)
-Integrated Astromech (0)
Total: 36

Biggs Darklighter (25)
-R2-F2 (3)
-Stealth Device (3)
Total: 31

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Norra Wexley (29)
-Veteran Instincts (1)
-R5-K6 (2)
-Tail Gunner (2)
-Alliance Overhaul (0)
Total: 34

Wedge Antilles (29)
-Expertise (4)
-BB-8 (2)
-Integrated Astromech (0)
Total (35)

Horton Salm (25)
-Twin Laser Turret (6)
Total: 31

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It looks like you're trying to keep the cost down on Norra instead of flying one of her more popular builds. With that in mind, I would trade R5-K6 for Targeting Astromech and give her wired as an EPT. Us her 3-turns and 4-straight to line up rear arc shots with a TL, Wired reroll, Tail Gunner and Title mods. Disengage with a green, and come around for another pass.

Ello Asty is more durable than Wedge, and his pilot ability would enable him to T-roll when Norra 3-turns, possibly setting up a kill box. Autothrusters is better than Integrated for a T-70.

Your Biggs build trusts the green dice too much. If you want Biggs, mitigating damage is more reliable than evading it. R2-D6/Determination is good against I'll Show You the Dark Side. R4-D6 is good against attacks with lots of Red Dice. For regen, R5-P9 would be better than R2-D2, so Biggs a can stay close to Norra and Ello.

Personally I would fly Horton before Biggs. With TLT, he could kite around the fight while Norra and Ello do their dance.

Is this one of the more popular Norras you're referring to? (Src: https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/224825-super-norra-wexley-incredible-action-economy/)

What do you think of this?

Norra Wexley (29)
- BB-8 (2)
- Push the Limit (3)
- Kyle Katarn (3)
- Alliance Overhaul (0)
Total: 37

Ello Asty (30)
-Autothrusters (2)
Total: 32

Horton Salm (25)
-Twin Laser Turret (6)
Total: 31

I'm actually not familiar with what a typical Norra build is. I used the one I did in my original post because I've flown against it a few times and it was very effective.

I have enjoyed this Norra build.

Norra: PTL, R5-P9, Kyle, vectored thrusters, title

This build lets you get 2 focus a turn and a TL. Or a focus and TL and barrel roll if need be. Use the focus on defense or getting a shield back at the end.