FO Aces time?

By j_man_04, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Now that we have points for the FO’s next ace, let’s start figuring out how to put the three best pilots (potentially) the FO has on the same list. Here’s what I’m looking forward to:

(57) Major Vonreg [TIE/ba Interceptor]
(2) Fanatical
Points: 59

(45) "Quickdraw" [TIE/sf Fighter]
(10) Special Forces Gunner
(2) Fire-Control System
(2) Fanatical
Points: 59

(76) Kylo Ren [TIE/vn Silencer]
Points: 76

Total points: 194

(apologies if this is another topic. I couldn’t find one though)

I like the look of that 😄

my hyperspace fo aces list is:

Major Vonreg (57)
Daredevil (2)

Ship total: 59 Half Points: 30 Threshold: 2

"Holo" (54)
Daredevil (2)

Ship total: 56 Half Points: 28 Threshold: 2

Kylo Ren (76)
Advanced Optics (4)

Ship total: 80 Half Points: 40 Threshold: 3


Total: 195

7 hours ago, kempokid said:

Now that we have points for the FO’s next ace, let’s start figuring out how to put the three best pilots (potentially) the FO has on the same list. Here’s what I’m looking forward to:

(57) Major Vonreg [TIE/ba Interceptor]
(2) Fanatical
Points: 59

(45) "Quickdraw" [TIE/sf Fighter]
(10) Special Forces Gunner
(2) Fire-Control System
(2) Fanatical
Points: 59

(76) Kylo Ren [TIE/vn Silencer]
Points: 76

Total points: 194

(apologies if this is another topic. I couldn’t find one though)

I wouldn't put Fanatical on Vonreg. With only 4 health, two of them being shields, I'd be looking at Daredevil or Predator instead.

Just now, Deffly said:

I wouldn't put Fanatical on Vonreg. With only 4 health, two of them being shields, I'd be looking at Daredevil or Predator instead.

Predator probably is the better choice, and doesn’t eat at the bid too much. Though these high agility ships can get a lot of mileage out of those last two hits.

I would humbly suggest QD with FCS and her Gunner, Vonreg with PA, and Kylo with AdOps, or Hate if you want a bigger bid/more defense/less offense.

Everybody should always have mods, and no one's functionality is compromised for having 3 aces

8 minutes ago, Greebwahn said:

I would humbly suggest QD with FCS and her Gunner, Vonreg with PA, and Kylo with AdOps, or Hate if you want a bigger bid/more defense/less offense.

Everybody should always have mods, and no one's functionality is compromised for having 3 aces

I do love AdOps on Kylo but I am struggling with that coming 199 points with your other suggestions. That’s a risk with two 6’s. Though I suppose if I’m flying it well having those tools will be an advantage.

Daredevil is better than predetor, the tie barron gets locks really easly, so the predetor reroll isn't really nessasary, and as the dile is so good and the having a hard boost, even though its red, makes this thing really hard to catch

2 hours ago, kempokid said:

Predator probably is the better choice, and doesn’t eat at the bid too much. Though these high agility ships can get a lot of mileage out of those last two hits.

Predator?! Absolutely barbaric! Jk

I think daredevil is much more interestingon the Tie/Ba because it gives it more options + due to this ship's thrusters rerolls are pretty easy to come by

I'm trying to get two silencers and a baron in the same list.

“Blackout” (63)
Trick Shot (4)
Advanced Optics (4)

“Recoil” (57)
Predator (2)
Advanced Optics (4)

"Ember" (52)
Elusive (3)
Advanced Optics (4)
Cluster Missiles (5)
Total: 198

View in Yet Another Squad Builder 2.0

Course if you can't maneuver like an ace, can shoot like one:

First Order Provocateur (45)
Swarm Tactics (3)

Omega Squadron Expert (34)
Swarm Tactics (3)
Cluster Missiles (5)
Passive Sensors (3)

Omega Squadron Expert (34)
Swarm Tactics (3)
Cluster Missiles (5)
Passive Sensors (3)

“Quickdraw” (45)
Swarm Tactics (5)
Special Forces Gunner (10)
Fire-Control System (2)
Total: 200

View in Yet Another Squad Builder 2.0

Shame I can't sneak Ember into this, she seems like the one that could low key be awesome.

7 hours ago, kempokid said:

Predator probably is the better choice, and doesn’t eat at the bid too much. Though these high agility ships can get a lot of mileage out of those last two hits.

True, but the originator - @Watcher42 - was looking to produce a hyperspace legal list, which can't include Predator.

14 hours ago, Watcher42 said:

Daredevil is better than predetor, the tie barron gets locks really easly, so the predetor reroll isn't really nessasary, and as the dile is so good and the having a hard boost, even though its red, makes this thing really hard to catch

I see it as the opposite: Predator is better than taking a lock because it's passive and frees you up to take other actions than a TL, and you're not limited to going after one ship.

That being said, Daredevil does make a good case for ship and having flexibility of that boost.

24 minutes ago, kempokid said:

I see it as the opposite: Predator is better than taking a lock because it's passive and frees you up to take other actions than a TL, and you're not limited to going after one ship.

That being said, Daredevil does make a good case for ship and having flexibility of that boost.

Ive been flying a lot of Daredevil Soontir. Daredevil does more than just a 90degree boost. It makes you fly your ace more safely while still engaging. You never need to commit, ever, until they do. If the enemy is on your left, dial a straight or bank away, and if they turn to you, you are already in fleeing position. If they dont turn to you, you can DD in to them and are now on their flank. Scared they might kturn/tallon/sloop next round and get you by surprise? Dont turn into them, instead fly passed them, and if they continue flying away, then DD towards them. Its a completely different mindset. In my last 8 games, I've only lost Soontir once and that was a Sense Luke and Intimidation Arvyl list.