Help! Can't decide on a list for the weekend.

By Estarriol, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Hi fellow forumites. I've got a store tournament to attend at the weekend and I can't decide on a list. I'm working around Kath Scarlet as she's my latest repaint and therefore needs to see some table time. Here's what I've got:

Option one - lots of pain on the first strike if I do it right. I've never flown the yv-666 but I've faced them enough to know how they work. I think this has good potential to go far.

Bossk (47) - YV-666
Veteran Instincts (1), Homing Missiles (5), K4 Security Droid (3), Boba Fett (1), 4-LOM (1), Burnout SLAM (1), Guidance Chips (0)

Kath Scarlet (53) - Firespray-31
Expertise (4), Heavy Laser Cannon (7), Dengar (3), Inertial Dampeners (1)

Option two - my original list concept, the Firespray and twin protectorates to be my first foray into mindlink. The tractor beam is because I had a spare point and want an answer to k-wings. I think this could be as squirrely as hell.

Binayre Pirates (100)

Kath Scarlet (48) - Firespray-31
Attanni Mindlink (1), Tractor Beam (1), Dengar (3), Burnout SLAM (1), Engine Upgrade (4)

Concord Dawn Veteran (26) - Protectorate Starfighter
Attanni Mindlink (1), Concord Dawn Protector (1), Autothrusters (2)

Concord Dawn Veteran (26) - Protectorate Starfighter
Attanni Mindlink (1), Concord Dawn Protector (1), Autothrusters (2)

Option three - I'm worried about the lack of a hard hitting ace in 2 so I thought about this one... Might drop the tractor for an initiative bid.

Binayre aces (100)

Kath Scarlet (44) - Firespray-31
Attanni Mindlink (1), Tractor Beam (1), Dengar (3), Burnout SLAM (1)

N'Dru Suhlak (24) - Z-95 Headhunter
Attanni Mindlink (1), Cluster Missiles (4), Scavenger Crane (2), Guidance Chips (0)

Fenn Rau (32) - Protectorate Starfighter
Attanni Mindlink (1), Concord Dawn Protector (1), Autothrusters (2)

Option four - twin sprays. I've got three twin spray builds including Julian's squad from worlds, PhilGC's Boba/Emon list which is pure fun or a Kath/Boba list of my own design.

PhilGC's Firesprays (100)

Boba Fett (50) - Firespray-31
Veteran Instincts (1), 4-LOM (1), Homing Missiles (5), Glitterstim (2), Slave I (0), Guidance Chips (0), Extra Munitions (2)

Emon Azzameen (50) - Firespray-31
Cluster Mines (4), Dengar (3), Burnout SLAM (1), Andrasta (0), Advanced SLAM (2), Conner Net (4)

Firespray 2 (100)

Boba Fett (50) - Firespray-31
Veteran Instincts (1), 4-LOM (1), Homing Missiles (5), Glitterstim (2), Slave I (0), Guidance Chips (0), Extra Munitions (2)

Kath Scarlet (50) - Firespray-31
Decoy (2), Tractor Beam (1), Dengar (3), Glitterstim (2), Engine Upgrade (4)

Julian's firesprays (100)

Boba Fett (48) - Firespray-31
Fearlessness (1), 4-LOM (1), Homing Missiles (5), Slave I (0), Guidance Chips (0), Extra Munitions (2)

Kath Scarlet (52) - Firespray-31
Expertise (4), Heavy Laser Cannon (7), Dengar (3)

I'll say fly Julian's list. But Im biased because its my list. :D

Good luck Estarriol!

I like the bynare aces. Very scary to have Fenn on one side and Ndru on the other. You dont want either behind you. Id definately drop tractor beam for init bid though.

5 hours ago, spiderglow said:

I'll say fly Julian's list. But Im biased because its my list. :D

Good luck Estarriol!

I like Julian's the best of the three. It's a great build for the meta right now.

I flew it and wrote it up in the Battle report forum. I basically stole your list, spiderglow, but with glitterstim on Boba instead of extra munitions. Went 4-0 to win :)

Nice, I used to have glitterstim also. Its great when you get close at range 1.

I took it out to improve late game and avoid predictability. No one ignores an equipped Boba or expect a K-turn followed by a Homing Missile for the kill (Do you remember that HM does not require you to spend the TL?).

Just a recommendation, don't expect easy games. The main advantage you hold is surprise but I have a feeling is wearing off. This is a glass cannon, thats kind of difficult to fly after the initial rounds of fire.

I'll go and look for your battle report. May be we could exchange msg privately.

Happy Hunting

Dude, dude, dude

Kath, with Mangler Cannon and Kylo Ren

You Will Blind Bossk 3 turns straight, he will die after getting to shoot once (if Lucky)

Forget HLC its a trap, Mangler is where its at. Consider that HLC actively sabotages her ability, while Mangler Synergizes, and Kylo Synergizes with both.

2 hours ago, DarthCognis said:

Dude, dude, dude

Kath, with Mangler Cannon and Kylo Ren

You Will Blind Bossk 3 turns straight, he will die after getting to shoot once (if Lucky)

Forget HLC its a trap, Mangler is where its at. Consider that HLC actively sabotages her ability, while Mangler Synergizes, and Kylo Synergizes with both.

I was flying the Scum and Villainy pilots rather than the imperial ones, though your build does look fun :)