Snap dilemma.

By Sonikgav, in X-Wing Squad Lists

2 Potential Snap Builds. Really not sure.

Snap Wexley

  • PTL
  • R2 Astromech
  • Integrated Astro
  • Pattern Analyzer

OR

  • Stay on Target
  • Targeting Astromech
  • Integrated Astro
  • Pattern Analyzer

Basically the points are the same and both are capable of finishing a turn with 1 Stress and all 3 Actions. The trade off is that the first one can do all that at Speed 2 and 3 as well as having more stress clearing options. The second list is more limited (for the lock) to Speed 3 and has less stress clearance, but has the flexibility of Stay on Target when it comes to dodging though at low PS im guessing thats not as easy to use... i think im talking myself out of my own argument here lol.

Any thoughts? Also, please dont try to suggest alternate buids. The list is triple T70's so things like BB8 etc are taken already. May consider Auto Thrusters but the Ejector seat seems to work too.


*Edit*

One other thing. Best Astromech for Jess Pava? I know alot like M9-G8 for the locking friendlies bit, but im kinda tempted by R2-D6 and give Jess an EPT (anything upt 3 points i can fit). Thoughts?

Edited by Sonikgav

Stay on Target and Targeting Astro are way better on Nien and would probably make Snap too predictable. The first build seems solid to my relatively untrained eyes. I usually run VI, but PTL looks fun and aggressive.

What's the rest of the list, am curious to see.

Personally, I prefer VI on Snap to make his inherent repositioning more useful but PTL is great, so I'd say your first list.

The one downside is using PTL out of a red manoeuvre - you're going to end up double stressed which is super bad for T70's - have you considered targetting astro on list one? You get all your actions and one stress out of a t-roll/k-turn.

As for Jess, M9 is a solid choice for obvious reasons. If you're going down the EPT route Snap Shot, Crack Shot, Trick Shot or anything that boosts her offence are all good. She's also a good candidate for R3A2 as well.

Edited by Torches

How about Outmanoeuvre and BB8 on Snap?

Edit: just read you didn't want any other suggestions, I apologise!

Edited by ayedubbleyoo

Go with the ptl one.

For Jess, M9-G8 is comparable to a better predator in some ways. It's hard to beat that value but there are cheaper options.

The nice thing about PTL, R2 and PA is you actually don't end with a stress after performing a green move. When you do a red, just don't PTL, you will still get a boost and another action, and end with one easily disposable stress (but from then on, you will end with a stress after a green PTL unless you don't PTL). For 34 points it's really nice, if you have the extra 2, Vectored Thrusters can make him really slippery against anything lower PS.

I think his repositioning options are not very useful at PS6.... unfortunately :(

Thats why he needs VI badly.