Triple Delta list experiences

By Stefan, in X-Wing Squad Lists

So, I tried this yesterday:

Anakin Skywalker (60)
R4-P44 (5)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (10)

Obi-Wan Kenobi (53)
R4 Astromech (2)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (8)

Barriss Offee (43)
R4 Astromech (2)
Delta-7B (16)
Total: 199

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But I wasn't really happy with this iteration. Barris didn't do anything for this list, and neither did Obi-Wan (but he at least is strong on his own). Anakin's a powerhouse, though. I found the R4-P44 on Anakin to be overkill, and those 5 points should rather go elsewhere. I also didn't use the R2s even once per game. Barris also was really hindered by her small force count. So I decided to swap out Barris for Mace and shift the astromechs around for a greater bid.

Anakin Skywalker (60)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (10)

Obi-Wan Kenobi (53)
R4 Astromech (2)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (8)

Mace Windu (46)
R4 Astromech (2)
Delta-7B (16)
Total: 197

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Has yet to be flown, though. What do you guys think?

A local guy at my FLGS ran a similar list at an HST in Davie, Florida and went something like 2-4 (with 1 win being his first-round bye). He went 3-0 locally one week, but the prevailing wisdom is that triple named Sprites are too fragile for competitive play, especially against swarms (specifically that 6-TIE Empire Swarm and the 7-ship Separatist Swarm). They are super fun though.

My thought was something along these lines:

Mace Windu (46)
R4-P Astromech (4)
Delta-7B (16)
Synchronized Console (2)

Luminara Unduli (44)
R3 Astromech (3)
Delta-7B (16)
Synchronized Console (2)

Ahsoka Tano (47)
R3 Astromech (3)
Delta-7B (15)
Synchronized Console (2)
Total: 200

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I don't think you actually need the action economy of Synchronized Console and R3s, but it is the first thing I would try. I think one of the problems is that you want to fly Anakin and Obi-Wan in the same list, while still having enough points for a third Delta. As you mentioned, Barriss does not do anything, the other Jedi cannot do. Additionally, she only has one force. I would probably take a Jedi Knight over Barriss in your list. I am not sold on Obi-Wan for non-clone lists, especially when you use ships with high initiative and do not know, which of your ships will be shot.

If you intend to fly Anakin, you could actually choose something like this:

Anakin Skywalker (60)
Delta-7B (18)

Luminara Unduli (44)
Delta-7B (16)

Ahsoka Tano (47)
Delta-7B (15)
Total: 200

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By going with Calibrated Laser targeting, you could make space for Obi-Wan or some toys. I wouldn't do that, since I am not sure about my ability to line up bullseyes. Ahsoka should be great, since when does one not want extra actions.

I haven't flewn any 3 Delta list yet, though. No idea, how it looks on the table.

I came up with this

Delta-7 Aethersprite - •Anakin Skywalker - 74
•Anakin Skywalker - Hero of the Republic (60)
R2 Astromech (4)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (10)

Delta-7 Aethersprite - •Plo Koon - 51
•Plo Koon - Serene Mentor (51)

Delta-7 Aethersprite - •Obi-Wan Kenobi - 74
•Obi-Wan Kenobi - Guardian of the Republic (53)
R2 Astromech (4)
Delta-7B (17)

Total: 199/200

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I don't think IN5 on Plo is worth losing a configuration.

Ani 7B R4
Saesee 7B R4
Ahsoka CLT R4 (or Mace but I prefer Ahsoka)

Saesee gives SN-esque option to everyone, Ani makes great use of it. 3x R4 is basically considered part of the cost for said ability but still worth IMO.

Also, while I like CLT offensively, defensively 3 agi 1 shield is just too prone to bad luck, for trip Delta I'm sticking with 2x 7B with one of them on Ani. It also frees up his force and lets him TL more often. But then again if you run Obi you probably want to focus almost all the time with everybody so \_(ツ)_/

5 hours ago, prauxim said:

Ani  7B R4
Saesee 7B R4 
Ahsoka CLT R4 (or Mace but I prefer Ahsoka)

Saesee gives SN-esque option to everyone, Ani makes great use of it. 3x R4 is basically considered  part of the cost for said ability but still worth IMO.

Why doesn't Saesee get more love as the third wheel? Giving Anakin the ability to change directions from the dial when your target breaks the other way looks really good. Is it not so good in practice?

And of course if you add sense in there, maybe Mace could do some work partnered with Saesee too.

I'm 5-0 with this list. Obi keeps them with Focuses. Lumi+Focus+Arc Dodging makes them hard to take out. I get CLT off a lot and with good flying. I know R5 isn't the most popular astromech, but it's like having 2 extra hull without having to worry about weapons disabled plus it helps with the face-up cards that can't be normally repaired. When I get in trouble I just disengage, clear the damage with them and come back.

In 5 games I've lost one ship and rarely even have ships at half thanks to R5's.

Anakin Skywalker (60)
R5 Astromech (4)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (10)

Ship total: 74 Half Points: 37 Threshold: 2

Luminara Unduli (44)
R5 Astromech (4)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (6)

Ship total: 54 Half Points: 27 Threshold: 2

Obi-Wan Kenobi (53)
R5 Astromech (4)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (8)

Ship total: 65 Half Points: 33 Threshold: 2


Total: 193

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Played this against Anakin, Ahsoka and 2 Torrents yesterday:

Anakin Skywalker (60)
R4-P17 (5)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (10)

Obi-Wan Kenobi (53)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (8)

Plo Koon (51)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (8)
Total: 195

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...and boy, was it glorious! I originally chose the pilots based on their pilot skills alone, but the abilities synergise surprisingly well. Someone got blocked into a bad position? Just transfer Plo‘s focus along, have Obi-Wan to let that guy refresh it and you‘re good. It‘s also very hard for your opponent to focus on a target. Damage is also surprisingly good... by the time time was up, he lost Ahsoka, the Torrents and Anakin was half points with no charges on R2 left while my Anakin was untouched, Plo only lost a shield and only Obi-Wan was limping around on 1 hull. Further testing is required, but so far the list is incredibly fun and apparently not half bad either.

Edited by Marev
47 minutes ago, Marev said:

Just transfer Plo‘s focus along, let Obi-Wan refresh it and you‘re good.

I don't think you can use Kenobi's ability on transfering, it says "spend" while transfer isn't spending.

1 hour ago, Pink_Viking said:

I don't think you can use Kenobi's ability on transfering, it says "spend" while transfer isn't spending.

Indeed you can't. I meant that Plo transferred his Focus to the ship in distress (Ani or Obi) and Obi allowed THAT ship to reuse the focus over and over. Edited it for clarity, thanks :)

Edited by Marev
2 hours ago, Marev said:

Played this against Anakin, Ahsoka and 2 Torrents yesterday:

Anakin Skywalker (60)
R4-P17 (5)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (10)

Obi-Wan Kenobi (53)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (8)

Plo Koon (51)
Calibrated Laser Targeting (8)
Total: 195

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...and boy, was it glorious! I originally chose the pilots based on their pilot skills alone, but the abilities synergise surprisingly well. Someone got blocked into a bad position? Just transfer Plo‘s focus along, have Obi-Wan to let that guy refresh it and you‘re good. It‘s also very hard for your opponent to focus on a target. Damage is also surprisingly good... by the time time was up, he lost Ahsoka, the Torrents and Anakin was half points with no charges on R2 left while my Anakin was untouched, Plo only lost a shield and only Obi-Wan was limping around on 1 hull. Further testing is required, but so far the list is incredibly fun and apparently not half bad either.

This is what I've been running, except I have R4 on Ani. Plo can pull the disarm off Ani after the regen. It's quite fun. And bullseys are just not that difficult with i5's and i6's.