I've been messing with several combinations of E-wings. I like their maneuverability and the kind of an underused ship which appeals to me. I like FCS on them, what are some suggestions on load outs that might be competitive?
Most of my trials have been with R4 and FCS. I get about a 50% win rate so I'm not sure if it's the list or me, I am pretty new.
My favorite build right now (assuming you have access to an EPT) is R4 and Predator. FCS if you have the points, but predator makes it redundant. For one thing, it's four points of upgrades, so you can toss it on Corran or a Rouge for cheap, and it doesn't restrict you like fire control does. I've found that R4 is too good to drop for R3 (and you save a point), and with predator, you can simply switch targets mid fight. Take a lock at the beginning anyways for free, so that way you can switch from a target in predator, to one with the lock if it becomes better, but that way you don't have to switch your lock like you would if you had FCS.
Just my experience (particularly with Corran as you get re-rolls on both your shots due to bullseye requirement). If you want to go the FCS route (which is totally fine, I've just found that I think predator is better), definitely go all in and take R3 and FCS, rather than going halfway (taking R4 and FCS). Essentially, maneuverability and re-rolls, or dependable multi target (and you can always toss FCS back on if you have the points too!)
Corran and two Rouge Squadron Escorts each with R4 and Predator puts you at a spicy 190. That leaves you with three points on each to be at 199, or you could take FCS on the Rouges and put a four point on Corran, like Spare Parts Canisters. Or upgrade a rouge to Gavin for 195. Much option! (though I actually really like upgrading to Gavin to absolutely bring the pain).
This is just my experience and playstyle though, so take it with a grain of salt. The E-Wing is hilariously fun to play though. Not super overpowered, but remarkably well balanced for it's cost. Good times!
Oh heck yes, R3/FCS Es are where its AT
Hm... Something like this?
Corran Horn (66)
Fire-Control System (2)
R3 Astromech (3)
Afterburners (6)
Rogue Squadron Escort (56)
Fire-Control System (2)
R3 Astromech (3)
Rogue Squadron Escort (56)
Fire-Control System (2)
R3 Astromech (3)
Total: 199