What Would You Drop?

By LifeGain, in X-Wing Squad Lists

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I have a list that went 4-1 at a local tournament. It can hit super hard and is pretty defensive. However, it currently runs at 100 pts. and I want to try and find something to drop.

Ryad with Crackshot, Twin Ion, and x/7

Stele with Crackshot, Twin Ion, and x/7

Jax with PTL and Autothrusters

I was thinking of dropping Twin Ion from Ryad since she can clear stress better than Stele, which gives me a little bid to deal with lists like Super Dash and Miranda (which I faced twice in the tournament and passed initiative from winning the roll offs). What do you guys think?

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Probably best to drop TIE MkII from Ryad, yes. If you're feeling really sporty from Autthrusters from Jax for TIE Mk II.

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I would drop crackshot on Stele and put VI on him. Then the initiative battle is won for sure. I would never drop AT on Jax

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Honestly with Def's you don't have to have a bid. The issue with Ryad not having the MK II is it can make her a bit predictable.if your flying well and doing well keep the list as well.

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How prevalent is stress control in your meta? Without consistent stress (from ptl or control) I don't run mkii on my /x7. I'd drop mkii from both defenders and then add it to Jax for 99pts.

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I really like all the replies so far! I am more worried about getting initiative for Carnor than the Defenders. I am not bold enough nor have enough practice to drop Autothrusters from Carnor and do well haha. I have not faced the Stresshog yet, but have faced the Stressmule, Rebel Captive, and Snapshot Nien in either competitive or casual.

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The microphone.

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Drop init bid as you can block any > ps8 with your Ds and give HU to Carnor ( I'd never leave home without it :ph34r: )

Also ASTS was made for mr.Stele...

Carnor Jax (26)
Push the Limit (3)
Autothrusters (2)
Hull Upgrade (3)
Royal Guard TIE (0)

Countess Ryad (34)
Crack Shot (1)
TIE/x7 (-2)

Maarek Stele (TIE Defender) (35)
A Score to Settle (0)
TIE/x7 (-2)

Total: 100

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9 hours ago, polmoneys said:

Drop init bid as you can block any > ps8 with your Ds and give HU to Carnor ( I'd never leave home without it :ph34r: )

Also ASTS was made for mr.Stele...

Carnor Jax (26)
Push the Limit (3)
Autothrusters (2)
Hull Upgrade (3)
Royal Guard TIE (0)

Countess Ryad (34)
Crack Shot (1)
TIE/x7 (-2)

Maarek Stele (TIE Defender) (35)
A Score to Settle (0)
TIE/x7 (-2)

Total: 100

This is probably your best option, hull upgrade on Carnor jax is not my personal preference as it could be spent on a PTL for maarek. Decent list though hope you do well ;)