Two ShadowCaster Possibilities

By j_man_04, in X-Wing Squad Lists

(99)

Asajj Ventress (49):

  • Veteran Instincts
  • Latts Razzi
  • BMST
  • Scavenger Crane
  • Shadow Caster
  • Countermeasures

Serissu (27):

  • Fearlessness
  • Heavy Scyk title
  • Mangler Cannon

N'Dru Suhlak (23):

  • Crack Shot
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Scavenger Crane
  • Guidance Chips

OR:

(98)

Ketsu Onyo (47):

  • Veteran Instincts
  • K4 Security Droid
  • Shadow Caster
  • Gyroscopic Targeting

Old Teroch (30):

  • Veteran Instincts
  • Concord Dawn Protector
  • Autothrusters

N'Dru Suhlak (21):

  • Crack Shot
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Guidance Chips

I've flown the second one several times now. I'm familiar with how the list works together, so that's a bonus. But, Ketsu simply doesn't hold up for very long. As much as I love the action economy, I'm thinking that Asajj gives me a better chance live longer (especially with cruise missiles, having countermeasures to throw off a TL is great). I'm just not sure how the rest of the list would work alongside Asajj.

After some games today with list #2, I've landed on going with Ketsu, but I'm going to upgrade to Fenn Rau by downgrading the Z95.

I like Dengar crew over the K4 droid on the shadowcaster. Given any thought to that?

If you're tweaking upgrades on list 2, see if you can fit Engine Upgrade on Ketsu. I find it incredibly useful on her with VI to make sure you can get that range 1 effect. And yes, Dengar is probably a better choice than K4. Doesn't limit your moves, doesn't telegraph her target, and can't be removed by Countermeasures, Black One, or Wes (I know Wes isn't super common right now, but there are some niche builds with him).

2 hours ago, timg_83 said:

I like Dengar crew over the K4 droid on the shadowcaster. Given any thought to that?

1 hour ago, DrakodaLord said:

If you're tweaking upgrades on list 2, see if you can fit Engine Upgrade on Ketsu. I find it incredibly useful on her with VI to make sure you can get that range 1 effect. And yes, Dengar is probably a better choice than K4. Doesn't limit your moves, doesn't telegraph her target, and can't be removed by Countermeasures, Black One, or Wes (I know Wes isn't super common right now, but there are some niche builds with him).

No, I hadn't considered Dengar. It is potentially limited if I'm flying against all-generics. I like TL's a little better because I can reroll anything I want, though yes it does leave me open to a Countermeasures and Black One. However, I have Ketsu at PS 9 and intentionally left my point list at 98 for the choice to move last. There are definitely pros and cons for both.