Bossk-Boba: to dual VI or not?

By stormblest, in X-Wing Squad Lists

I know JM5Ks are "all the rage" but let me know what your thoughts are. Having a difficult time deciding if shooting first or having PtL is better.

Even though that was my main purpose of this post, ANY critique is appreciated.

List as follows:

YV-666: •Bossk (51)
Engine Upgrade (4)
Veteran Instincts (1)
"Mangler" Cannon (4)
•4-LOM (1)
K4 Security Droid (3)
Recon Specialist (3)

Firespray-31: •Boba Fett (48)
Engine Upgrade (4)
Push the Limit (3)
Tactician (2)

Total: 99/100

First to answer your question, I would not put VI on Boba. At PS 8 PTL is so much better. I rather ask PTL on both?

I would exchange Tactician on Boba for Tail Gunner or Gonk.

I do not understand why you put Recon spec on Bossk. With one evade die its a waste of points. K4 is a bit the same. Bossk will seldom use greens, so another 3 point crew, that you are not getting enough out of. I suggest you drop both and put Dengar on Bossk. I would also put Zuckuss on Bossk, because Bossk do often not get a lot of attacks, so each attack must hurt a lot. Bossk is often trailed, so the fear Rigged Cargo Chute can help prevent that to some degree, but Glitterstim, points for initiative bid or exchanging VI for PTL is also nice.

With PTL on Boba Gonk makes him much more survivable and BMST is nice against opponents, that uses PTL themselves.

List suggestion

Bossk, VI, Mangler, 4-LOM, Dengar, Zuckuss, EU, Rigged Cargo Chute (50)

Boba, PTL, Gonk, EU, BMST (49)

Edited by Everyday Ace