Vader + Alpha (x3)

By polmoneys, in X-Wing Squad Lists

only in my imagination, will put it on a mat next. Some control (190, Ion missiles, blockers) and great end- game ship. Does it look good?

Darth Vader (70)
Hate (3)
Fire-Control System (3)
Ion Missiles (4)
Afterburners (8)

Alpha Squadron Pilot (34)

Alpha Squadron Pilot (34)

Alpha Squadron Pilot (34)

Total: 190

I like it! I love Vader and have been trying lots of wingmate options for him. I like the idea of three interceptors!

That said, I think you'll get a lot more mileage out of supernatural instead of afterburners and hate. Vader doesn't have enough HP to proc hate very much without regretting it, and getting blocked means he dies fast (so pre-positioning is huge for him).

4 hours ago, polmoneys said:

only in my imagination, will put it on a mat next. Some control (190, Ion missiles, blockers) and great end- game ship. Does it look good?

Darth Vader (70)
Hate (3)
Fire-Control System (3)
Ion Missiles (4)
Afterburners (8)

Alpha Squadron Pilot (34)

Alpha Squadron Pilot (34)

Alpha Squadron Pilot (34)

Total: 190

I'd switch out Hate and put Supernatural Reflexes on Vader; it's auto-include on him. You'd still have a 1 point bid as well.

I say stick with Hate and try it out a few times; I will after I get in a few games with my FOs.

I think that Hate will end up as a very viable alternative for Vader.

Will try both options and report back, thanks !