Swarm Snappers

By Wiredin, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Jess Pava (25)
R2-D6 (1)
Swarm Leader (3)
Integrated Astromech (0)

Green Squadron Pilot (19)
Juke (2)
Chardaan Refit (-2)
Snap Shot (2)
A-Wing Test Pilot (0)

Green Squadron Pilot (19)
Juke (2)
Chardaan Refit (-2)
Snap Shot (2)
A-Wing Test Pilot (0)

Jan Ors (25)
Trick Shot (0)
Dorsal Turret (3)
Nien Nunb (1)

Total: 100

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I'm sure this isn't an original idea... but after going 5-1 with it (2 games 100/0 to heavy meta lists), I now have a new goto list. Wondering what changes anyone would make to it.

Ill admit right off the bat, I rarely got the swarm leader 7 dice shot off in my five games. I've gotten it once, usually tho I'm getting the 6 die shot off. It has an awesome amount of damage output and the A-Wings are more dangerous than I expected after I parked them in the hanger with the release of torp scouts. (I used to fly 4 PTL/Wingman A's a lot). I really like how Jan is either ignored completely or hunted down early. Jan also allows an A-Wing to get off a 4 die attach when needed too (great after a snap shot!)

It's a lot of fun, and contains all the "omg rebels sux" ships... like seriously.. a HWK? Who flys thos.

24 minutes ago, Wiredin said:

Jess Pava (25)
R2-D6 (1)
Swarm Leader (3)
Integrated Astromech (0)

Green Squadron Pilot (19)
Juke (2)
Chardaan Refit (-2)
Snap Shot (2)
A-Wing Test Pilot (0)

Green Squadron Pilot (19)
Juke (2)
Chardaan Refit (-2)
Snap Shot (2)
A-Wing Test Pilot (0)

Jan Ors (25)
Trick Shot (0)
Dorsal Turret (3)
Nien Nunb (1)

Total: 100

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I'm sure this isn't an original idea... but after going 5-1 with it (2 games 100/0 to heavy meta lists), I now have a new goto list. Wondering what changes anyone would make to it.

Ill admit right off the bat, I rarely got the swarm leader 7 dice shot off in my five games. I've gotten it once, usually tho I'm getting the 6 die shot off. It has an awesome amount of damage output and the A-Wings are more dangerous than I expected after I parked them in the hanger with the release of torp scouts. (I used to fly 4 PTL/Wingman A's a lot). I really like how Jan is either ignored completely or hunted down early. Jan also allows an A-Wing to get off a 4 die attach when needed too (great after a snap shot!)

It's a lot of fun, and contains all the "omg rebels sux" ships... like seriously.. a HWK? Who flys thos.

I love the idea. I've been trying so hard to get Swarm Leader to work. I may have to give something like this a try.

I've used Ashoka (in this situation she would replace Jan) to give out free actions and have used the EMP device to help line up the A-wings for snap shot. It would spare you some points to put a tech or modification on Jess if you wanted to.

19 minutes ago, jwilliamson12 said:

I love the idea. I've been trying so hard to get Swarm Leader to work. I may have to give something like this a try.

I've used Ashoka (in this situation she would replace Jan) to give out free actions and have used the EMP device to help line up the A-wings for snap shot. It would spare you some points to put a tech or modification on Jess if you wanted to.

Very cool list. Try Ahsoka, she is great as well. Giving you ships free actions at PS12 basically. Let an awing TL or boost to get arc.

Ahsoka Tano (17)
Veteran Instincts (1)
Operations Specialist (3)
EMP Device (2)
Captured TIE (1)
Sabine's Masterpiece (1)

Total: 25

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Op spec will toss focus tokens to your awings, so now they have evade and focus for attack. Ahsoka can action them for TL or boost to range 1, or change her focus to an evade to help swarm leader. She also fly out ahead vs PS8 or lower and provide an obstacle they have to fly around, and can EMP to setup a nice swarm leader shot.

Leaves with 4 pts for a couple autothrusters, or AT and Pattern on Jess.

if anything I'd do Pattern and AT on Jess to get her a bit tanky and allow to boost into R1.

I used to have Bigg's in there, but I think Jan adds good, verstaile offense. I'll try Ahsoka for fun tho.

Edited by Wiredin