Oicunn's Ruthless Black Squad

By Skeether, in X-Wing Squad Lists

So this all fits now. Might have to get another Striker...

TIE/sk Striker - Black Squadron Scout - 39

Black Squadron Scout - (38)

Ruthless (1)

TIE/sk Striker - Black Squadron Scout - 39

Black Squadron Scout - (38)

Ruthless (1)

TIE/sk Striker - Black Squadron Scout - 39

Black Squadron Scout - (38)

Ruthless (1)

VT-49 Decimator - •Captain Oicunn - 83

•Captain Oicunn - Inspired Tactician (74)

Intimidation (3)

Hull Upgrade (2)

Dauntless (4)

Total: 200/200

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Love it!

looks cool

I've tried 3 Ruthless Strikers with 2 Reapers.
After about 10-15 games with them, including a disastrous Hyperspace Trial, I don't think it will work.

Don't get me wrong: It's definitely Fun.
Definitely worth a shot.

But Strikers fall apart too quickly.
Maybe with the Decimator it will be a different story because it is a little more tanky than two Reapers... but it is nowhere near as manoeuvrable and so less likely to get a block (when compared to two Reapers).

Addition of Intimidation is nice, though.
Damage output is generally not a problem unless you have to reposition/spend your Focus for defense.

It's a good list. My main concern is keeping Oicunn out in front of the strikers - their effective minimum speed 3 might be a problem.

Pairing an intimidation block with ruthless is great in theory, and you may find Ruthless-ing the other strikers worthwhile in an emergency; you'll find yourself pulling red moves with them a lot, so getting dice modifiers whilst looping or turning goes a long way.

Plus, don't underestimate how much damage Oicunn can do himself - a locked range 1 shot at an intimidated target can cause amazing amounts of damage.