Delta Nu

By fruitcakebat, in X-Wing Squad Lists

So I've been thinking about counters for ultra high PS lists. Traditionally, you go very low PS and beat them with numbers. You need enough bodies to form a dragnet (so they can't escape all the arcs), enough firepower to win jousts (because you won't be dodging anyone) and enough maneuverability to keep your guns on target past the first pass. You also need to be able to take a Harpoon or two.

This is what I came up with:

Nu Squadron Pilot x2

Long Range Scanners

Harpoon Missiles

(22x2) 44pts

Delta Squadron Pilot x2

TIE/x7

(28x2) 56pts

The goal is as much ship as possible, each individual ship able to pay for itself in kills, and no glaring weaknesses as a team. Not necessarily top tier, but reasonably competitive,l and fun to fly.

Comments / thoughts / suggestions?

The builds themselves are not deficient in any way. But each of the pairs has a weakness.

Everyone is so low PS, with only primary arcs, you getting to shoot is entirely dependent on your skill and judgement. I personally love lists like that.

However, the Nus in particular concern me. They can only effectively shoot every 2nd round on a good day. Other days it might be every 3 turns, to reload and SLAM around.