Can I build a list around these two items? I'm purchasing a Starviper for autothrusters as I read, online, that I would need it.
I'm a new player and Heros was my first purchase outside of the new core. How can I build a viable list around this? What else should I buy?
Edited by EnsignTunaHow about a thematic Poe & Rey list ?
Unfortunately there are a lot of upgrade cards needed, of which most aren't available to you, I think.
If you also had the Ghost expansion, you gould build something like this:
Rey (45)
Kanan Jarrus (3)
Finn (5)
Burnout SLAM (1)
Smuggling Compartment (0)
Millennium Falcon (TFA) (1)
Poe Dameron (PS9) (33)
Predator (3)
BB-8 (2)
Pattern Analyzer (2)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Black One (1)
Total: 96
That's not a perfect Poe & Rey build, but it's already pretty viable and not bad.
In general I think the most important upgrade cards are the following. I'll choose just cards which you don't have already and which can be used on many different ships (not just one certain build).
Elite Skills: Predator, Expertise, Push the Limit
Modification: Autothrusters, Engine Upgrade, Vectored Thrusters
Crew: Gunner
Astromech: R2-D2, R5-P9. R3-A2
19 hours ago, EnsignTuna said:I'm purchasing a Starviper for autothrusters as I read, online, that I would need it.
Buy the TIE Silencer instead, the upgrade are over all way better in it... And bare bone, the Silencer is better then the Starviper
3 hours ago, muribundi said:Buy the TIE Silencer instead, the upgrade are over all way better in it... And bare bone, the Silencer is better then the Starviper
Agreed.
If you're going purely with what you have, I'd recommend quantity over quality. You're not going to get a hyper-optimized Poe or Rey out of the upgrades you have, but a Blue Squadron Novice with a cheap astromech and IA is a darn solid ship for 25-28 points. I'd start with something like this:
Jess is better with four ships, but her pilot ability is still really good even with 2-3; lock Chewie on round 1 and then fly in formation with the Blue pilot to get your rerolls. If they gun for Chewbacca, you can use him as bait to line up shots for your X-wings while shooting back at his pursuers; if they gun for the X-wings, Chewie gets extra shots when they die. Not an optimized list by any means, but just an idea for where to start.
Until you get more upgrades I'd strongly recommend trying to field all 3 of your resistance ships whenever possible. More health, more damage, and gives you more practice in maneuvering and such.
If it’s of any consequence, I just purchased the StarViper and A wing. Any place to move from there? I want a fat turret (just learned what the meant) with the falcon. Thanks
A Poe/Rey list wouldn't be hard to pull off:
Rey
VI
Finn
Kanan Jarrus
Millennium Falcon (HotR)
Engine Upgrade
Poe (either PS version)
VI
Advanced Optics
Autothrusters
BB-8
Black One
Beyond what you have, you would need a couple copies of Veteran Instincts, which can be easily acquired on their own or with several good ships, a copy of Kanan (only available in the Ghost), and a copy of Adv. Optics (in either the TIE Silencer or the Resistance Bomber). However, you can freely proxy until you attend a tournament, and there's a good chance you could borrow some cards for an event.