Second Edition only Rebel list. Your thoughts?

By bnutting, in X-Wing Squad Lists

  • Wedge Antilles (52) X-Wing
    • S-foils (0)
  • Thane Kyrell (48) X-Wing
    • Squad Leader (4)
    • S-Foils (0)
  • "Dutch" Vander (42) Y-Wing
    • Proton Torpedoes (9)
    • R4 Astromech (2)
  • Grey Squadron Bomber (32) Y-Wing
    • Proton Torpedoes (9)
    • R4 Astromech (2)

200 points

Trying to put together a list for tomorrow's tournament.

I was thinking that Wedge could branch out, going wide and drawing ships out.

Thane would stay close to "Dutch" and use Squad Leader to coordinate on him to allow the target locks for both "Dutch" and the Grey.

Thoughts?

If you can free up the points, R3 astromech on Dutch is good because he's always locking anyways, but that comes down to personal opinion largely. Other than that, looks good!

Best,

32 minutes ago, Cow-of-Doom said:

If you can free up the points, R3 astromech on Dutch is good because he's always locking anyways, but that comes down to personal opinion largely. Other than that, looks good!

Best,

What if I were to drop the R4 astromechs on both Y-Wings, give Dutch R3 and Wedge Trick Shot?

That could work! Really it comes down to personal preference: with my play style and thought process, I prefer the action economy for Dutch to work off his ability and give him more flexibility, rather than the greens. Thats just me: having the extra greens is also extremely beneficial and there isn't a wrong option, just personal choice. Either one is awesome, but your suggestion of trick shot on wedge is also really cool: giving him a potential four/five dice with multiple mods from other people means that you don't have to worry entirely about a lack of proton torpedoes to get a punch. Solid choice (especially with his ability to nullify the bonus dice for your opponent). Definitely a good way to go if you make the switch.

Best,

21 hours ago, bnutting said:
  • Wedge Antilles (52) X-Wing
    • S-foils (0)
  • Thane Kyrell (48) X-Wing
    • Squad Leader (4)
    • S-Foils (0)
  • "Dutch" Vander (42) Y-Wing
    • Proton Torpedoes (9)
    • R4 Astromech (2)
  • Grey Squadron Bomber (32) Y-Wing
    • Proton Torpedoes (9)
    • R4 Astromech (2)  

200 points 

Thanks for the input @Cow-of-Doom . I created two lists using the original post as the basis.

I have a tournament today, I'll update this post with which one I used and the results.

Option 1:

  • Wedge Antilles (52) X-Wing
    • Trick Shot (1)
    • S-foils (0)
  • Thane Kyrell (48) X-Wing
    • Squad Leader (4)
    • S-Foils (0)
  • "Dutch" Vander (42) Y-Wing
    • Proton Torpedoes (9)
    • R3 Astromech (3)
  • Grey Squadron Bomber (32) Y-Wing
    • Proton Torpedoes (9)

200 points

Option 2:

  • Wedge Antilles (52) X-Wing
    • Lone Wolf (4)
    • S-foils (0)
  • Thane Kyrell (48) X-Wing
    • Squad Leader (4)
    • S-Foils (0)
  • "Dutch" Vander (42) Y-Wing
    • Proton Torpedoes (9)
  • Grey Squadron Bomber (32) Y-Wing
    • Proton Torpedoes (9)

200 points

How did the list work out?

I won the first match. Lost the next 3. They were close and I made my share of mistakes. I think that with a more experienced player, this list would do rather well.