Biggs and the Bombers

By Captainflakk, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Hi all. I would like to run a Rebel list in the next store tournie and was wondering what people think of this list. I have access to most Rebel ships (don't have the Heroes expansion yet) minus the epic ships. I have quite a few of the scum cards too, but few Imp only cards.

Thanks in advance and may the Force be with you.

Shara Bay (Arc) + RD-D2 (two healers would be annoying), Alliance Overhaul, Adaptability, Jan Ors (change a focus on Biggs or Miranda to an evade as needed)

Biggs +R2-F2 (+agility as he will be a big target), Integrated Astromech (sac R2-F2 for an extra point of life as needed/get rid of direct hit)

Miranda (K-Wing) +Twin Laser Turrets, Lando (he is random but when he rolls 2 evades he rocks, change a focus with Jan to an evade if needed)

Sounds like a fun list to me

I think this will melt. R2-F2 is really not worth it. Your Shara doesn't seem to have a point, she kinda just fills space. I'd take 3PO over Lando on Miranda, but otherwise you're g there.

I'd go with Biggs w\ R2-D2, IA, Miranda w/ 3PO, and Maybe Rex or a supportive Thane with Jan or Jyn, M9, Title, VT

Agreed on the R2-F2 so ditching that and giving Bigg's R2-D2 instead. I do not have any of the epic ships or Heroes so no C-3P0 or M9. I think I still like Shara over Thane for the sharing of target locks so might try Weapons Engineer to give that a boost.

How does the following sound-

Shara Bay (Arc) + Alliance Overhaul, Adaptability, Weapons Engineer, Vectored Thrusters, Adaptability

Biggs +R2-D2, Integrated Astromech

Miranda (K-Wing) +Twin Laser Turrets, Lando

Edited by Captainflakk

Oh sorry, I missed the part where you said what you were missing!

I like what you have right there. I feel like Shara doesn't need adaptability in this squad, she could find an offense-boosting EPT, because right now that is somewhat lacking. Or an all-together different, very offensive ship. However, if you want to go with a version of the list that essentially says to your opponent "I might not defeat you but I will certainly outlast you," I would suggest Lohrickk with Jyn/Jan/EI, or, as he is a newer ship and you might not have it, Rex with Title, Chewie, and Shield Upgrade. Or both. They make Biggs, and the squad as a whole, infuriatingly survivable.

+1 for the Shara build- I've run her in a similar capacity with Weapons Engineer extensively. Trick Shot isn't half bad as a free EPT on her, as Vectored Thrusters and a rear arc can make it annoying for would-be pursuers. I'm not convinced that regen is worthwhile on Biggs, as he'll be taking damage too quickly to really capitalize. If you're able to proxy cards where you play, R4-D6 would be my vote for him, which would free you points to take Plasma Torpedoes and Guidance Chips on Miranda for a bit of alpha strike potential.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Much appreciated. Hoping the Wave 11 stuff is in this week but planning without in case. I probably won't get more than a game, maybe 2 in before the tournie so probably won't fly anything too new. Once I get my Srcugg and Wookie ship I'm definitely going to put Heroes next on the list.

R2 has been the big debate to keep or scrap. Would love to get crack shot and a plasma torp in there somehow. Think I'll fly it as is and then decide. I know Lando is a gamble too, but he's served Miranda well.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Much appreciated. Hoping the Wave 11 stuff is in this week but planning without in case. I probably won't get more than a game, maybe 2 in before the tournie so probably won't fly anything too new. Once I get my Srcugg and Wookie ship I'm definitely going to put Heroes next on the list.

R2 has been the big debate to keep or scrap. Would love to get crack shot and a plasma torp in there somehow. Think I'll fly it as is and then decide. I know Lando is a gamble too, but he's served Miranda well.

Took the list out for a test spin today vs 4 Hawks with TLTs. His list was 7-1 and now it is 7-2=:) Enjoyed it but really considering ditching R2 on Biggs but not sure what to put in.

There are many ways to go with your ships..
I know you dont like thane, but how about this?

Thane Kyrell (26)
Jyn Erso (2)
R5-D8 (3)
Vectored Thrusters (2)
Alliance Overhaul (0)

Miranda Doni (29)
Twin Laser Turret (6)
Jan Ors (2)

Biggs Darklighter (25)
R2-D2 (4)
Integrated Astromech (0)

Total: 99

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You can carry biggs pretty far with extra focus/evades from Jynn, while getting focus/TL/BR in the combat phase. After biggs dies, who should they shoot? Miranda or thane? Thane can 'regen' his hp, and get tons of actions while they focus miranda. If they focus thane, miranda gets to end game, and be a pain in the butt.